Recently, the results of the China Youth May Fourth Medal were announced, with Fan Zhendong, Sun Yingsha, and Wang Manyu successfully elected. Everyone felt that these athletes deserved it. However, the failure of Wang Chuqin and Chen Meng to be selected was somewhat unexpected. As a result, some people began to question the selection criteria, even speculating whether there were "hidden rules" involved. Regardless, this outcome also made us wonder: Is the selection really only based on achievements? Or are there other considerations? Firstly, the election of Fan Zhendong, Sun Yingsha, and Wang Manyu is almost uncontroversial. They are almost representatives of the national table tennis team, both on and off the court. Fan Zhendong is known as a regular at the "Iron Throne" of the table tennis world, and his stable performance has allowed him to repeatedly win gold medals at the Olympics and World Championships. Especially his competitive aura, which often makes opponents feel heavy pressure, and almost no one can find a breakthrough under his powerful aura. Sun Yingsha's performance is equally astonishing. Although she failed to win gold in the women's singles final at the Paris Olympics, the gold medals she won in the mixed doubles and team events are enough to prove her strength. Currently, Sun Yingsha is already a dominant force in the women's world table tennis scene, just one step away from the grand slam. Moreover, as a star on social media platforms, her number of fans continues to rise, which is a testament to her comprehensive strength. Wang Manyu's playing style is…

Liu Guoliang Mourns the Loss of Another "Pillar" in Table Tennis, Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha Bid Farewell with Fondness Recently, the table tennis family has experienced a heart-wrenching moment with the quiet departure of another "pillar" who has made significant contributions to China's table tennis cause. This news has undoubtedly caused a great shock throughout the national table tennis community. Chairman Liu Guoliang of the National Table Tennis Association choked back tears several times at the farewell ceremony, deeply reminiscing about the veteran player. As representatives of the younger generation of national table tennis, Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha were also present with tears in their eyes, bidding a reluctant farewell to this former "pillar of stability." The term "pillar" not only refers to the immense contributions made by players on the court but also symbolizes a spirit. From the early days of Wang Liqin and Ma Lin to later generations like Zhang Jike and Ma Long, these names carry the glory and splendor of national table tennis. The loss of each "pillar" marks a significant loss in the history of national table tennis. This time, we bid farewell to a "veteran" who has been diligently serving within the national table tennis team for many years. He has stabilized the team in countless competitions and carried the banner of Chinese table tennis. Chairman Liu Guoliang emotionally said at the farewell ceremony, "He was the backbone of our national table tennis team. Whether on the court or during training, he set an example and became a role model for young…

I've been following the national table tennis team for so many years, and I've never seen a storm like this one. He Xiaolong exploded on social media with the claim that "Liu Guoliang has been fired," immediately causing a huge stir in the sports circle. Honestly, my first reaction upon seeing this news was disbelief. Liu Guoliang had just led the national table tennis team to win multiple gold medals at the Paris Olympics, so how could he be fired so easily? However, He Xiaolong is an experienced sports journalist, so there must be some basis for what he said, right? After carefully examining He Xiaolong's claims, he targeted the "fan culture" within the national table tennis team. Indeed, after Chen Meng won the championship at the Paris Olympics, some unpleasant incidents occurred. Sun Yingsha's fans launched cyber attacks on Chen Meng, which made people uncomfortable to watch. He Xiaolong believes that this fan culture developed during Liu Guoliang's tenure. I have to say that the national table tennis team has indeed changed a lot in recent years. The players are no longer like they used to be, "deaf to outside affairs," but instead started appearing on variety shows and managing their personal social media accounts. On the one hand, this has made table tennis more popular among young people, but on the other hand, it has also brought about some troubles. Just as everyone was discussing, the CCTV "Sports News" on the evening of December 24 provided a clear answer. Liu Guoliang appeared at the National Sports Director's Meeting…

Recently, topics about Liu Guoliang have been hot in the table tennis world. Shanghai media, which supports Fan Zhendong, has been digging deep into the behind-the-scenes transactions of the 15% stake in WTT World Table Tennis Corporation. Now, another big shot with a connection to Liu Guoliang has been investigated. According to official news, Sun Dong, the Standing Committee Member and Executive Vice Mayor of Xinxiang City, is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law and is currently under investigation. Xinxiang is Liu Guoliang's hometown, and WTT can hold events in Xinxiang, which is not a prominent city, because of Liu Guoliang's connections. In the 2023 Xinxiang WTT Championship, Sun Dong hosted the opening ceremony and was the highest-ranking local official at several Xinxiang event press conferences. According to netizens, the ITTF competitions and WTT matches held six games involving billions of yuan in Henan. Recently, the sports industry's crackdown is still ongoing. Li Quanqiang, the former director of the Volleyball Management Center who retired after Lai Yawen, also fell from grace. This person has been deeply involved in the volleyball world for many years, especially in creating commercial league value. Nowadays, Liu Guoliang is controversial, and the big shot of China Gold Group, who cooperated with WTT, has also been investigated. Many people are sweating for Old Liu, wondering if he can stay clean like his "mentor" Cai Zhenhua and retreat unscathed. More awkwardly, although the slogan of rectifying the fan culture has been shouted for a long time, Wang Chuqin, who has too many fans, has repeatedly…

Recently, according to official news, in recognition of the outstanding achievements of our athletes at the 33rd Summer Olympic Games and the 17th Summer Paralympic Games, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions has decided to award the National May Day Labor Medal to 29 athletes who won gold medals, including Zheng Qinwen, Wang Chuqin, Pan Zhanle, etc. In addition, four sports teams, including the national hardcourt mixed team, the national Paralympic swimming men's and women's mixed 4x50m medley relay 20 points, the national wheelchair fencing men's epee team, and the national swimming team, have been awarded the National Model Worker Pioneer. Although Zheng Qinwen has won countless awards, the National May Day Labor Medal is different from others, as it comes with tangible rewards! It can be said without exaggeration that even if Zheng Qinwen announces her retirement later, it will provide her with a certain level of security. It is understood that in addition to receiving a National May Day Labor Medal, Zheng Qinwen can also receive a one-time bonus of 10,000 yuan. Moreover, Zheng Qinwen's salary after retirement can be increased, with a potential raise of 5%-15% on top of her existing salary. More importantly, Zheng Qinwen can enjoy the treatment of a provincial model worker, with the privilege of exemption from entrance exams for higher education. However, although these rewards seem very attractive, they are only average for Zheng Qinwen, as she has already achieved financial freedom! At the end of the 2024 season, Zheng Qinwen successfully made it onto Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid female…

The complete entry list for the Singapore Grand Slam is out! The national table tennis team has made significant adjustments, with Wang Chuqin and Wang Manyu leading young players. This move by the national table tennis team is truly dazzling to watch! The Singapore WTT Grand Slam is a "battle of the gods" in the world of table tennis, with a prize pool of $1.5 million and 2000 points up for grabs. Who wouldn't want to take a piece of that? The competition dates also coincide with our Spring Festival, from January 30th to February 9th. These table tennis athletes won't be able to go home for the holidays, which is quite tough! Now that the entry list is out, netizens have turned into "Sherlocks," starting to analyze it. On the men's singles side, we have familiar faces like Wang Chuqin, Lin Shidong, Liang Jingkun, Lin Gaoyuan, Xiang Peng, and Zhou Qihao, all with solid skills. For the women's singles, we have Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi, Chen Xingtong, Qian Tianyi, and He Zhuojia, each a "heroine" in their own right. But the doubles lineup is really surprising! Wang Chuqin/Lin Shidong and Wang Manyu/Kuai Man are two new pairs, fresh as newly wrapped dumplings! The fans of "Big Head" (Wang Chuqin) can't sit still: "Didn't Big Head say he wanted to focus on singles? Why is he playing doubles again?" Indeed, Big Head is now juggling three events, busier than visiting relatives during the New Year! It's like an experienced driver taking a novice along. Although Lin Shidong has…

China's national table tennis team achieved remarkable success at the Paris Olympics, securing all five gold medals through the collective efforts of the team. Notably, Fan Zhendong overcame immense pressure to defeat Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto and advance to the final, ultimately clinching the men's singles gold medal for China. After his victory, Fan Zhendong became an idol to many fans who admired him and hoped he would maintain his excellent form to represent the Chinese Table Tennis Association at the Los Angeles Olympics. However, Fan Zhendong recently withdrew from the world rankings, causing disappointment among his supporters. Adding to this, he has now been excluded from recent commendations. Recently, in recognition of the outstanding achievements of Chinese athletes at the 33rd Summer Olympics and the 17th Summer Paralympic Games, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions decided to award the May 1st National Labor Medal to 29 athletes who won gold medals, including Huang Yuting, Sheng Lihao, Li Yuehong, Dengyawen, Liu Huanhua, Li Qian, Pan Zhanle, Feng Yu, Wang Liuyi, Wang Qianyi, Guo Qiqi, Hao Ting, Chen Yiwen, Wang Chuqin, Zheng Qinwen, Guo Jincheng, Dai Yunqiang, Hu Yang, Li Yingli, Lin Nali, Yin Menglu, Yan Zhiqiang, Lan Zhijian, Liu Li, Xu Haijiao, Pan Jiamin, Gu Xiaodan, Zhong Saichun, and Li Yujie. Upon examining the list of 29 athletes honored, it is evident that Fan Zhendong is not included, while Wang Chuqin, currently ranked first in the world, has made a strong entry into the commendation lineup. This exclusion of Fan Zhendong and the inclusion of Wang Chuqin have left fans puzzled,…

Under the warm sunshine of Hainan, the winter training of the national table tennis team in 2025 is in full swing. On January 10th, frontline journalists brought exclusive reports, unveiling the mysterious veil of the national table tennis team's preparations. This is not only the first training session of the new year, but also an important step towards the Los Angeles Olympics, with a tense yet hopeful atmosphere on site. The national table tennis team has adopted a "two-front battle" strategy, which makes people marvel at the painstaking efforts of the coaching staff. Some young players represented by Qian Tianyi are participating in the World Table Tennis Association's Star Challenge in Doha, and will then move on to the regular challenge in Oman. Meanwhile, the main force corps represented by Sun Yingsha, Wang Chuqin, and Wang Manyu are stationed in Hainan, accumulating strength for the upcoming Singapore Grand Slam event. On the training ground, sweat shines under the sun. After a week of intensive training, the three main players have spoken up, revealing their confidence and expectations for the future in their words. Wang Chuqin, affectionately known as "Big Head" by fans, appears particularly calm. Under the careful guidance of two famous coaches, Wang Hao and Xiao Zhan, he is moving towards higher goals. In training, his eyes are firm, and every action exudes focus and strength. This reminds people of his impressive performance last year, and now he seems ready to go further, ready for more. And "Great Demon King" Sun Yingsha shows her usual calmness. She hopes to…

Recently, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions announced that in recognition of the outstanding achievements of our athletes at the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, it has decided to award the National May 1 Labor Medal to 29 outstanding athletes. This news quickly sparked widespread attention and discussion from all sectors of society. Among them, the names of Wang Chuqin, a table tennis star, Zheng Qinwen, a rising tennis star, Pan Zhanle, an Olympic swimming champion, and Sheng Lihao and Huang Yuting, the "golden boy and girl" of Chinese shooting, stood out. Netizens have been congratulating these athletes in the comment section, but some have raised questions about why Quan Hongchan, who shone at the Tokyo Olympics, did not appear on the list of winners. Quan Hongchan, who won the gold medal in the women's 10-meter platform diving event at the Olympics, became the youngest three-time Olympic diving gold medalist, so why was she not selected? It turns out that due to her excellent performance at the Tokyo Olympics, Quan Hongchan had already received the National May 1 Labor Medal, which can only be awarded once to each athlete. In addition, at the Paris Olympics, Wang Chuqin, as a star player in the table tennis event, carried the eager hopes of the nation. He participated in mixed doubles, men's singles, and team events, demonstrating his strong abilities and tenacious fighting spirit. In the mixed doubles competition, Wang Chuqin and his partner Sun Yingsha worked in perfect harmony, overcoming all obstacles and eventually defeating the North Korean team to win the first-ever…

Recently, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions announced that in recognition of the outstanding achievements of our athletes at the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, it has decided to award the National May 1 Labor Medal to 29 outstanding athletes. This news quickly sparked widespread attention and discussion from all sectors of society. Among them, the names of Wang Chuqin, a table tennis star, Zheng Qinwen, a rising star in tennis, Pan Zhanle, an Olympic swimming champion, and Sheng Lihao and Huang Yuting, the golden boy and girl of Chinese shooting, stood out. Netizens have been expressing their warm congratulations to these athletes in the comment section, but some have also raised questions about why Quan Hongchan, who shone at the Tokyo Olympics, did not appear on this list of awardees. Quan Hongchan, who won three gold medals in women's diving at the Olympics, became the youngest triple gold medalist in Olympic diving history. Why was she not selected? It turns out that Quan Hongchan had already received the National May 1 Labor Medal for her excellent performance at the Tokyo Olympics, and this honor can only be awarded once to each athlete. In addition, at the Paris Olympics, Wang Chuqin, as a star player in the table tennis event, carried the eager hopes of the nation. He participated in mixed doubles, men's singles, and team events, demonstrating his strong abilities and tenacious fighting spirit. In the mixed doubles competition, Wang Chuqin and his partner Sun Yingsha worked in perfect harmony, overcoming all obstacles to eventually defeat the North Korean team,…