Recently, the Chinese table tennis world has been in turmoil. Especially since the start of the Super League, various unexpected events have occurred frequently. Firstly, fan culture has caused a lot of trouble! When Fan Zhendong participated in the Super League and arrived at his hotel, he was surrounded by fans, resulting in poor rest at night! In addition, he was also insulted by a student from a police school. The incident involving Fan Zhendong had not completely passed when Wang Chuqin went to the hospital for treatment, only to have his personal information leaked by a doctor. This was followed by a college teacher angrily scolding Ma Long and Fan Zhendong, who later apologized. Just when the fan culture was not so crazy anymore, the players went wild! Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng could not accept the new rule from WTT that fines them for not participating in competitions, so they both announced their withdrawal from the world rankings. As a result, Liu Guoliang, the chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, chairman of WTT, and first vice-chairman of the International Table Tennis Federation, was put in an awkward position. Two capable players may be absent from WTT events for a long time. However, this also led to fans directing their anger towards Liu Guoliang. Liu Guoliang responded to Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng's withdrawal from the world rankings. He stated that he fully understands, supports, and respects their personal choices and decisions. As the chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, he will do his utmost to support…

The announcement of the national table tennis team's Singapore Grand Slam lineup has sparked an immediate reaction from the outside world: "The three giants are not here, so is this new combination reliable?" Looking at the layout of the list, it is clear that the national table tennis team is using a top-level event to pave the way for the new cycle, but what kind of report card will this wave of "experimentation" deliver? We need to delve into this. Men's doubles: What is the bet with Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong? Wang Chuqin, known as the "golden left hand," has rich experience in doubles and is a double ace of the national table tennis team. On the other hand, Lin Shidong is young and energetic, but his experience in doubles is slightly weak. Although they have cooperated in the men's team at the Asian Championships, that was a short-term collaboration in a team event, which is different from officially participating as a pair. Looking at the men's doubles field, international opponents like Tomokazu Harimoto/Koki Niwa have默契配合 and mature playing styles, posing a significant challenge to the national table tennis team. So why did the national table tennis team choose this new partner? The answer is one word: practice. The core task of the new cycle is to break the old pattern and cultivate new generations. Wang Chuqin's task of "taking care of the baby" is not only about performance on the court but also about allowing young players like Lin Shidong to accumulate pressure resistance in major competitions. If…

Recently, Zhang Jike made a candid statement during a live broadcast, without naming anyone: "There are those in the national team who are blindly confident, very much so, but actually lack the necessary strength. Fans, don't be offended, results speak for everything. I won't name names, it's not good! I used to be like that too, but later I realized that blind confidence doesn't work if you can't win matches; you need to improve your own abilities." These words caused quite a stir, although Zhang Jike did not name anyone specifically, the comment section erupted with accusations from netizens that he was subtly criticizing Wang Chuqin! As the fastest player to achieve a Grand Slam in history, Zhang Jike's statement is entirely justified. Competitive sports are all about results, and completing a Grand Slam in just 445 days is truly unprecedented. Coincidentally, he achieved this feat at the age of 24, leading many fans to associate him with the similarly aged Wang Chuqin! Netizens' doubts are based on solid evidence. When Zhang Jike mentioned achievements during his live broadcast, he was referring to the three major competitions: the World Cup, the World Championships, and the Olympics. Although Wang Chuqin won gold medals in mixed doubles and men's team events at the Paris Olympics, the term "Grand Slam" only refers to singles, not doubles or team events. It is an undeniable fact that the strength of the national table tennis team has declined. Previously, the requirement for participating in Olympic singles was to have at least one championship from the World…

On January 1st, Beijing time, the biggest upset and surprise occurred as the MVP of the Ping Pong Super League was announced. The result shocked everyone, as it turned out to be Lin Shidong instead of Wang Chuqin. The official announcement of the Ping Pong Super League MVP revealed that the eventual winner was none other than Lin Shidong. Lin Shidong successfully claimed the singles MVP award, earning a prize of 100,000 yuan. However, Wang Chuqin, as the leader of the victorious Weiqiao Club, did not receive any awards, since the doubles MVP went to Lin Gaoyuan from Shantou Mingrun. Lin Gaoyuan's undefeated record in eight doubles matches justified his award. However, there is still significant controversy surrounding Lin Shidong's victory over Wang Chuqin to claim the singles MVP. Looking at their final records, Lin Shidong had a record of 10 wins and 2 losses throughout the Ping Pong Super League, while Wang Chuqin had 9 wins and 1 loss. It appears that Wang Chuqin won one less match than Lin Shidong, but Wang Chuqin had two significant advantages. One advantage is that Wang Chuqin had a higher win rate of 90%, compared to Lin Shidong's 83%. This clearly shows that Lin Shidong was at a disadvantage in terms of win rate, while Wang Chuqin benefited. The reason Wang Chuqin only had 9 wins is because he played two fewer matches than Lin Shidong, who played 12 matches, while Wang Chuqin played 10. Isn't it normal for the "big head" to have two fewer wins than the "little stone"? Another…

On New Year's Eve, Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin faced off in the second stage of the 2024 Ping Pong Super League. As everyone knows, in the first stage of the competition, Fan Zhendong defeated Wang Chuqin, helping Shanghai Real Estate secure a valuable point. However, in the second stage of the competition, which is the knockout stage of the finals, the outcome of their match became even more crucial. The match between Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin had countless fans eagerly waiting. In the first game, both sides fought fiercely, but at the critical moment, Wang Chuqin played more aggressively. Apparently, Wang Chuqin was better prepared for this match, winning 11-9 and taking the lead with a score of 1-0. In the second game, Fan Zhendong made few adjustments, allowing Wang Chuqin to capitalize and win 11-5, extending his lead to 2-0. In the third game, after making some adjustments, Fan Zhendong won the third game 11-5, narrowing the score to 1-2. In the fourth game, Fan Zhendong seemed to lack the motivation to continue fighting, and Wang Chuqin ultimately won the game 11-3, securing a 3-1 victory over Fan Zhendong and avenging his previous loss. Analyzing this match, why was Wang Chuqin able to defeat Fan Zhendong? First, it was due to the advice from Xiao Zhan, the coach. Honestly, as a national team coach, Xiao Zhan should not have been involved in club matches. However, well-known journalists like Du Liyan exposed videos of Xiao Zhan coaching Wang Chuqin before the match. With Xiao Zhan's coaching and guidance,…

The 2024 Ping Pong Super League ushered in its peak confrontation during the New Year's Day festivities. In the men's team final held in the evening, Shandong Weiqiao, who had won the Ping Pong Super League championship twice before, faced off against Huangshi Base Huaxin Men's Team, who had achieved an impressive eight consecutive victories in the first stage. In the first doubles match between the two sides, Liang Jingkun and Lin Yuner fought through five tough sets to narrowly defeat Xiang Peng and Xue Fei, helping Shandong Weiqiao get off to a good start. The second match saw the top singles players of the two teams, Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong, engage in a thrilling showdown. In this match, Wang Chuqin started poorly, allowing Lin Shidong to easily win the first set. However, as the game progressed, Wang Chuqin found his form and after a grueling five-set battle, emerged victorious with a score of 3-2, demonstrating his dominance as the world's number one player! Lin Shidong, tasked with the responsibility of leveling the big score for his team, quickly found his rhythm in the first set, using quick attacks in the first three boards and precise returns to suppress Wang Chuqin, the world's number one ranked player, establishing an early lead of 6-1. As the game progressed, Wang Chuqin also gradually found his footing, unleashing the threat of his backhand twist to several times reduce the gap to just 2 points. However, at the crucial moment, Lin Shidong made several low-level mistakes, allowing Wang Chuqin to stabilize and win…

After finishing the Lao Wa Cup competition and having no further matches, Chen Meng returned home to enjoy her vacation, splitting her time between Qingdao and Beijing. In Qingdao, Chen Meng was seen carrying a Chanel bag and sporting a new hair color. Although her new warm red hair color did not create as much of a sensation on the hot search list as Wang Chuqin's recent attempt with a grayish-white hair color, it must be said that this new hair color complements Chen Meng very well, making her skin appear even more rosy and radiant, and she looks absolutely stunning. After spending some time in Qingdao for her vacation, Chen Meng returned to Beijing, where she was delighted to receive a luxury car. It is widely known that during the Paris Olympics, a certain car brand announced that they would reward each gold medal-winning Olympian with a luxury car. Previously, Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu had both received their cars, and now it was Chen Meng's turn. Compared to Sun Yingsha's choice of a white car and Wang Manyu's low-key selection of a gray one, Chen Meng made a bold statement by choosing a rare purple luxury car. The unique color of this car ensures that it will attract immediate attention on the road. After taking possession of the car, Chen Meng wasted no time in showing it off. It is worth noting that due to Chen Meng's mother previously registering Wang Chuqin's English name as a trademark, rumors about the relationship between Wang Chuqin and Chen Meng have…

The new year 2025 has arrived, and as early as the day before (December 31, 2024), the International Table Tennis Federation had already announced the world rankings for the first week of the new year. Affected by the withdrawal of three national table tennis Olympic champions - Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng - many positions have changed. According to the official website, the current number one women's doubles team in the world has changed from Chen Meng/Wang Manyu to South Korea's Tian Zhiqi/Shin Yubin (who had previously also ranked first), while the men's doubles first place continues to be held by France's Lebrun brothers. As for the men's singles, women's singles, and mixed doubles first places, they still belong to Wang Chuqin, Sun Yingsha, and Wang Chuqin/Sun Yingsha respectively. For more details, please see the following text. In fact, international table tennis competitions have largely come to a halt since the Chengdu Mixed Team World Cup ended on December 8, so there would not have been much change in the world rankings after week 50 (December 10). However, unexpectedly, on December 27, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng suddenly announced their withdrawal from the world rankings, which naturally caused turmoil. In the previous week 52 world rankings (December 24), Fan Zhendong was ranked sixth in the men's singles, and Chen Meng was fourth in the women's singles. Additionally, Fan Zhendong/Wang Chuqin ranked eighth in the men's doubles, and Chen Meng/Wang Manyu ranked first in the women's doubles, but now they are no longer displayed on the list. As for…

On December 31st, Beijing time, during the transition between the old and the new, the table tennis world remains a hot topic on search engines. Even Zhang Jike, the former national player and fastest Grand Slam winner, has gotten involved. Recently, he made some remarks in a live broadcast that some fans found hard to accept. What exactly did he say? It turns out that in the live broadcast, he mentioned that the players in the national table tennis team have blind confidence, which is very unreasonable because they actually lack the necessary skills. However, he was clear about what he was saying, as he also emphasized that he would not name anyone but instead offered advice, suggesting that they should work harder to improve their skills. After Zhang Jike finished speaking in the live broadcast, as expected, many fans were unhappy, especially the fans of Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha. Both of them are ranked first in points and have a high popularity. Before the Olympics, many fans believed that they could meet at the peak and win the Olympic singles championship. However, at the Olympics, Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha failed to win the championship, which drew criticism from many people. Some of Zhang Jike's words make sense, such as the idea that one must have a solid foundation and improve their skills before being confident. There is nothing wrong with this statement. However, it is inappropriate for him to make such remarks without naming anyone in the live broadcast, as it only serves to stir up disputes…

In December 2024, China's sports circle experienced significant changes. The former director of the General Administration of Sport was investigated and removed from his position, and the former head coach of the men's football team, Li Tie, was sentenced to prison. Additionally, there were recent rumors that the current chairman of the Table Tennis Association, Liu Guoliang, might also face dismissal. These rumors about Liu Guoliang's potential dismissal quickly attracted attention in the sports circle. The source of these rumors can be traced back to December 24th when well-known sports media personality He Xiaolong made a statement on social media. He Xiaolong is a well-known figure in the sports world, and his comments have always been controversial and influential. This time, he directly named Liu Guoliang, suggesting that Liu had already been dismissed and was also a promoter of fan culture. He Xiaolong believes that Liu Guoliang has promoted the commercialization and marketing of national table tennis athletes, often participating in entertainment activities to increase fan engagement and create fan groups, which differs from the original intentions of sportspeople. Moreover, Liu Guoliang failed to control the pace and did not properly guide or manage the created fan groups, leading them towards the development of "fan culture." Under uncontrolled development, these fan groups transformed national heroes like Sun Yingsha, Wang Chuqin, and Fan Zhendong into traffic stars, triggering numerous online battles among fans. Perhaps He Xiaolong's remarks resonated with some fans, as they quickly sparked extensive discussions and attention among netizens after being posted. Many netizens followed suit, questioning the national…