In the 2024 Ping Pong Super League men's team semi-finals, Shanghai Real Estate lost 0-3 to Shandong Weiqiao. Fan Zhendong, who played in the second set, was defeated 1-3 by Wang Chuqin and failed to advance to the final. Many people noticed that Fan Zhendong was not in top form during this match. Just three hours before the semi-finals, Liu Guoliang, as the chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, respected and understood the decision of Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Chen Meng to withdraw from the world rankings. He criticized the unreasonable rules of the WTT World Table Tennis League and stated his intention to help athletes protect their rights, promote new regulations within the WTT, and even promised opportunities for Fan Zhendong and others to participate in international competitions with P cards. Liu Guoliang, who had previously remained silent and refused to compromise, suddenly made concessions just before Fan Zhendong's match, which left many people incredulous. After all, he is not only the head of the Chinese Table Tennis Association but also the head of the WTT World Table Tennis League. Criticizing another of his own identities, what exactly is Old Liu up to? Famous journalist He Xiaolong, who has been following the national table tennis team, provided an interpretation. He believes that the reason for Liu Guoliang's concession is mainly due to two reasons: first, the huge pressure from public opinion; second, the General Administration of Sports should have started to intervene! He Xiaolong thinks that Liu Guoliang would not target Fan Zhendong for personal emotional reasons.…

In the men's team semi-finals of the 2024 season's Super League Finals, Shanghai Real Estate faced off against Shandong Weiqiao, with Fan Zhendong losing 1-3 to Wang Chuqin. Recently, Fan Zhendong has become a focal point, as the 27-year-old withdrew from the world rankings. Now, Liu Guoliang has also responded, stating that Fan Zhendong can still participate in international competitions with a wildcard. In this match, Fan Zhendong was in poor form, even making multiple serving errors, ultimately losing to Wang Chuqin. During the match, in the first set, Fan Zhendong once trailed significantly, catching up to 9-10, Wang Chuqin called a timeout, and upon returning, Wang Chuqin won the set, with Fan Zhendong losing the first set 9-11. In the second set, Fan Zhendong remained passive, losing 5-11! In the third set, Fan Zhendong started well, quickly widening the gap, winning 11-5 to take back one set, trailing 1-2 in the overall score. In the fourth set, Wang Chuqin started with a 3-0 lead, eventually winning the set 11-3, with Fan Zhendong losing the match 1-3. Previously, in the first stage, Fan Zhendong had defeated Wang Chuqin. In this match, Wang Chuqin roared during the game, achieving revenge. As for Fan Zhendong, he seemed somewhat lacking in excitement. Prior to this, Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long successively withdrew from the world rankings, and now both the Chinese Table Tennis Association and Liu Guoliang have responded. Returning to the original question, why did Fan Zhendong suddenly announce his withdrawal from the world rankings at that time, what exactly…

Since the Paris Olympics, renowned sports media personality He Xiaolong seems to have taken on the national table tennis team (Guoping). From Chen Meng and Sun Yingsha to Wang Chuqin, he has "commented" on each of them. And now, he has even targeted Liu Guoliang, predicting that he will be "dismissed." Is the national table tennis team really in the "dangerous situation" as he described? Now, Liu Guoliang is no longer silent, admitting that the national table tennis team will make a "big move"! As a sports media person, He Xiaolong has certainly "stolen the limelight." A series of controversial remarks have made netizens "deeply disgusted" with him. However, those remarks lacking objectivity and fairness seem to give him a sense of "self-satisfaction." He is even more "unwilling to let go" of the national table tennis team! After the women's singles event at the Paris Olympics, He Xiaolong's remarks were truly perplexing. On one hand, he repeatedly questioned the gold content of Chen Meng's Olympic singles championship. He even hinted that Chen Meng had "someone above her protecting her," making her incomparable to Deng Yaping and Zhang Yining. This inexplicable remark naturally provoked criticism and resistance from many netizens. On the other hand, he turned his "pen" towards Sun Yingsha. He pointed out that this defeat was not only due to technical deficiencies but also a lack of mentality. He believed that the excessive marketing surrounding Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin brought them too high expectations and pressure. It affected their psychological preparation, leading to inadequate preparation and lack of…

Total prize money is less than 200,000, fines may reach 1.64 million, Pingchao: Fan Zhendong challenges the world's No. 1 Wang Chuqin Beijing time December 31 news, the 2024 Pingchao League finals continue. In the men's team semi-finals tonight, Shanghai Real Estate Team led by Grand Slam Fan Zhendong will face Shandong Weiqiao Team led by World No. 1 Wang Chuqin. Fan Zhendong has become a focus of attention in the Pingchao finals due to his withdrawal from the world rankings.‌ On December 30th, the Pingchao finals kicked off. On the first day of the competition, two women's team semi-finals were held. The world's number one "Little Demon King" Sun Yingsha led Shenzhen University to reverse Shanghai Longteng Team 3-1 and advance to the final. The world's number two Wang Manyu led Shandong Luneng to defeat Huangshi Base · Huaxin Team 3-0 and advance to the final.‌ Today, two men's team semi-finals will be contested. At 11:00, Huangshi Base vs. Shantou Mingrun; at 19:00, Shandong Weiqiao vs. Shanghai Real Estate. Among them, this semi-final in the evening became the biggest focus of this competition because of Fan Zhendong's appearance and his withdrawal from the world rankings before.‌ Regarding the withdrawal from the world rankings, Fan Zhendong wrote, "Recently, WTT introduced a new rule that fines for not participating in the competition. I really can't afford it, but I still respect the international organization... I can only choose to withdraw from the world rankings." Although WTT responded that it was "not newly introduced," Fan Zhendong's withdrawal from the rankings still became…

Recently, the National Games are in full swing, and Fan Zhendong has finally returned to the court after the Olympics to compete for the men's team championship with the Shanghai team. Judging from his recent performance, Fan Zhendong has indeed lived up to his Olympic champion title, sweeping his opponent 3-0 in his first match. He has the potential to help the Shanghai team win the championship. After the match, a journalist asked Fan Zhendong about his recovery since the Olympics, which was about two months ago. Fan Zhendong confidently replied that he probably didn't need any recovery because he had been maintaining high-intensity training throughout the process. His words implied that as a top athlete in competitive sports, he is always ready and can compete for the country's glory at any time as long as he doesn't retire. Many fans were proud of Fan Zhendong's words but also felt a bit sad. They called out to the national table tennis coach Wang Hao. It's clear that since the Olympics, the Chinese table tennis team has participated in many competitions, including the Asian Championships and domestic grand slam events, with many main players participating. However, Fan Zhendong did not get the chance to participate in these competitions, and the reason within the team remains unclear. Seeing Fan Zhendong's confident attitude, some fans called on Wang Hao, suggesting that the national table tennis coaching team should give Fan Zhendong more opportunities to perform. Especially given the recent setbacks faced by the national table tennis men's team, it's even more important to…

China's Table Tennis World Stunned by Fan Zhendong's Retirement; Wang Chuqin Faces Heightened Expectations The Chinese table tennis world has been shaken by the announcement that Grand Slam champion Fan Zhendong is retiring from international competition. This decision marks a significant moment in the history of the national team and adds uncertainty to its future. With Fan Zhendong stepping back from the international stage, the future of the Chinese national table tennis team seems uncertain. As a former leader of the national team, Fan Zhendong's career has been nothing short of brilliant. He has won countless honors for China in past competitions, making his current choice all the more regrettable. However, former national team player Cheng Jingqi has expressed a positive perspective, stating bluntly, "This is Wang Chuqin's time to take responsibility and become the new leader." Cheng Jingqi points out that Wang Chuqin has shown remarkable potential since his youth. His technical style is clean and decisive, with a youthful vigor evident in his matches. Now, his skills and mental fortitude are maturing. With Fan Zhendong's retirement from world rankings and Ma Long gradually reducing his participation in international competitions, Wang Chuqin is the only remaining member of the "Olympic Trio" still active on the international scene. For this young athlete, taking up the mantle of the national team means increased pressure and responsibility. Of course, Wang Chuqin's path ahead is not without challenges. In the increasingly competitive international table tennis arena, the Chinese national team faces unprecedented challenges. Teams like Sweden, Taiwan's Lin Yunsu and Gao Chengrui, as…

In 2024, the second stage of the Chinese Super League is about to begin. Many top players are preparing for the competition, eager to showcase their skills on the court. Among these highly anticipated athletes, Wang Chuqin stands out as one of the most prominent stars. The team he leads, Shandong Weiqiao, is highly regarded by fans, who hope to see them create new waves in the league and challenge for the championship. However, just before the start of the competition, Wang Chuqin encountered some unexpected minor incidents, adding twists to his journey. The day before he was scheduled to travel to Shanghai, Wang Chuqin faced an enthusiastic "surrounding" by fans at the airport. Despite being fully equipped with a hat, mask, and sunglasses, he could not escape the fans' keen eyes. The airport instantly turned into a scene of fan pursuit, with Wang Chuqin surrounded by fans asking for photos and autographs, causing a momentary loss of control. He appeared somewhat helpless and even jokingly shouted, "Everyone, please make way, this is too exaggerated!" Although the fans' enthusiasm caused him some headaches, it also reflected his high popularity, almost making the airport "boil." If the fan blockade at the airport was just a minor incident, then the next announcement of the top ten international athletes by Xinhua News Agency left Wang Chuqin slightly disappointed. In this highly anticipated list, only one Chinese athlete, Zheng Qinwen, was included, while Wang Chuqin was unexpectedly excluded. It should be noted that he is currently a hot figure in the table tennis world,…

The second stage of the 2024 China Table Tennis Super League is set to kick off. Led by Wang Chuqin, Shandong Weiqiao will once again launch a challenge for the championship! However, before the start of the competition, Wang Chuqin encountered two pieces of not-so-good news, which is indeed regrettable! The first piece of news is that as the match is about to begin, Wang Chuqin took a plane to Shanghai but was surrounded by fans at the airport. Wang Chuqin was fully equipped and covered up tightly! However, for some reason, many fans were waiting at the airport. It's impressive how good the fans' eyesight is, as they immediately recognized Wang Chuqin! Then a large crowd followed Wang Chuqin. In front of Wang Chuqin, many fans were taking photos, making it difficult for him to move. As a result, Wang Chuqin was in a bad mood and was indeed angered by these fans! Wang Chuqin shouted loudly, "Get up, get up, you're not letting me go, this is too exaggerated, everyone's gone crazy!" Indeed, such an encirclement by fans affects Wang Chuqin's mentality. It is still hoped that fans will focus on Wang Chuqin's matches! But this situation also shows that Wang Chuqin has high popularity! The second piece of news about Wang Chuqin is that Xinhua News Agency announced the list of the top ten international athletes of the year, and Wang Chuqin was unexpectedly left out. As previously mentioned in our article, Wang Chuqin has very high popularity and is very popular among fans. Not long ago,…

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a permanent ban on the Swedish female journalist who collided with Wang Chuqin, a decision that has been widely welcomed by sports enthusiasts. This incident, which occurred during the 2023 international table tennis competition, has finally reached a satisfying conclusion. The incident began after a match when Wang Chuqin was preparing for an interview. Unexpectedly, a Swedish female journalist suddenly rushed towards him, causing a collision that nearly resulted in our world champion falling to the ground. Fortunately, Wang Chuqin reacted quickly and skillfully dodged the unexpected attack. This behavior of the female journalist is not a romantic comedy but a serious issue of professional ethics. The incident sparked intense online discussions, with some suggesting it was intentional, while others believed it was merely an accident without malice. A netizen expressed their opinion, stating that the journalist's actions were challenging the bottom line of sportsmanship. As a professional journalist, she should respect athletes and follow interview protocols. Instead, she acted recklessly, almost knocking down our world champion. This is not interviewing but causing trouble! It seems she wanted to attract attention and become famous at any cost. Such irresponsible behavior not only harms the media's image but also tarnishes the reputation of other hardworking journalists. The IOC's decisive action is commendable. The female journalist's behavior was truly outrageous. Why run so fast if you're here to interview and not participate in a car race? Do you fear Wang Chuqin will fly away? Or do you think you're filming an episode of a journalist…

Do you remember that night when the Japanese team could only "look at the ocean with longing"? On the WTT court, when the "Sha Tou combination" once again raised the championship trophy, everyone saw the truth: this pair of partners has long been more than just simple teammates! Let's rewind time back to 2017. At that time, Wang Chuqin was still a round-faced teenager, and Sun Yingsha was also a little girl with a ponytail. On the field of the Asian Youth Championship, who would have thought that the encounter of these two "greenhorns" would be the beginning of a legend? The name "Sha Tou combination" sounds amusing, but behind it lies a carefully designed tactical match. Just like the ingredients in a spicy hot pot, Sun Yingsha is the agile Sichuan pepper, occasionally giving opponents a "numbing" feeling; while Wang Chuqin is the solid pot bottom, steadily supporting all changes. The tacit understanding on the field is really breathtaking. Often, as soon as Sun Yingsha turns her eyes, Wang Chuqin has already accurately predicted which angle she wants to hit. This level of tacit understanding is simply more in tune than an old married couple who have been together for many years! Interestingly, the interaction off the field makes the teammates collectively "break through". Wang Chuqin often jokingly says, "Now I can read the expressions on Sha Sha's face very accurately, wherever she wants to hit, I will hit." This is exactly what a "wife-controlled strict" looks like! And Sun Yingsha, although she often complains about this "big head,"…