Recently, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) announced the latest world rankings. Although Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng have withdrawn from the world rankings, which has had some impact on the national table tennis team (Guo Ping), Guo Ping is still the main theme in the top ten men's singles and women's singles world rankings. However, compared to previous world rankings, there are three fewer Guo Ping players in the top ten. In the men's singles, Guo Ping players Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong are ranked first and second, Liang Jingkun is ranked fifth, and Lin Gaoyuan is ranked ninth. Xiang Peng is ranked 22nd, and Zhou Qihao is ranked 36th. In the women's singles, Guo Ping players Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi, and Chen Xintong occupy the top four spots, with Qian Tianyi ranked 11th, He Zhuojia ranked 35th, Fan Siqu ranked 36th, Chen Yi ranked 39th, Shi Xunyao ranked 40th, and Kuai Man ranked 44th. Although the singles rankings of the Guo Ping men's and women's teams have not been significantly affected, careful fans have noticed that Guo Ping has lost its number one spot in women's doubles! According to the latest world rankings, the South Korean pair of Tian Zhixi/Shen Yubin has successfully topped the charts, firmly occupying the world's first place, while the Japanese pair of Daito Masaaki/Sakura Oshima temporarily ranks second, and the Chinese pair of Qian Tianyi/Chen Xintong ranks third in the world. Prior to this, the Guo Ping pair of Chen Meng/Wang Manyu had always been ranked first in women's…

In the past two days, the collective withdrawal of Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long from the world rankings has caused a stir, with developments beyond everyone's expectations. The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) quickly formed a five-person investigation team to thoroughly investigate the rules and regulations of the World Table Tennis Corporation (WTT). However, Shanghai media directly pointed out the most critical issue - the ITTF originally held 100% of WTT's shares, but it mysteriously became 85%. Where did the missing 15% go? Why is the 2023 financial report still untraceable? After watching the program "Look at News" on Shanghai TV, I think they made a particularly accurate point. The fairness of this investigation team is very questionable, after all, the ITTF is the major shareholder of WTT, which is essentially investigating itself. Fan Zhendong has really been pushed into a corner this time. I remember he once said in an interview that he wanted to play table tennis for life like Timo Boll and become a legendary player. However, these WTT regulations are simply consuming the athletes. Mandatory participation is one thing, but they also set up a harsh punishment mechanism - fines for withdrawing from the competition, and points deducted from the ranking. Isn't this forcing the athletes to their death? Xiaopang (Fan Zhendong's nickname) is really anxious this time, sending several messages to clarify his position. As the current world number one player, he dares to be the first to challenge the unreasonable regulations of WTT, and this courage is not something just anyone can…

Recently, Wang Nan's husband, Guo Bin, discussed the current main player of the national table tennis team, Sun Yingsha, in a live broadcast, sparking controversy among domestic fans! At that time, it was suspected that a fan in the live broadcast room suggested that Guo Bin had benefited from Sun Yingsha's fame, to which Guo Bin responded with disdain: "I'm not riding on her coattails, what does her popularity have to do with me?" Guo Bin's remarks caused intense discussion among domestic fans. Some even believed that Guo Bin used foul language, which was inappropriate for his status. However, there were also fans who pointed out that Wang Nan and her husband not only did not benefit from Sun Yingsha's fame but also contributed their own efforts to the development of the national table tennis team! After the Tokyo Olympics, Wang Nan and her husband publicly declared on social media that they would gift a set of properties to each gold and silver medalist of the national table tennis team, as well as the head coaches of the men's and women's teams. In total, Wang Nan and her husband gifted nine sets of properties. It is worth noting that to avoid unnecessary trouble, Guo Bin also stated on social media: "To avoid some people's unrealistic fantasies, the rewarded houses will not use products under his brand or those in collaboration with his brand." Fast forward to the 2024 Paris Olympics, where the men's and women's teams of the national table tennis team successfully won all gold medals in five events.…

In the vast stage of the table tennis world, every slight movement can trigger a chain reaction. Recently, the news that Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng have successively withdrawn from the international rankings has caused ripples like a stone thrown into a lake. In this turmoil, Liu Guoliang, the head of the national table tennis team, has inevitably become the focus of public opinion. Speculations about whether he will step down due to this incident have escalated on the Internet, sparking extensive discussions. Renowned media personality He Xiaolong has stepped forward at this moment to offer his unique perspective on this phenomenon. He Xiaolong shared his views on social media platforms, suggesting in a hypothetical tone that if Liu Guoliang were to really step down this time, I speculate that no one would post on Weibo as they did last time, saying, "Today we have no heart for battle, only because there is no you, Liu Guoliang." This statement is undoubtedly a review of past history and a prediction of the current situation. Looking back a few years ago, Liu Guoliang once left his position as the head coach of the national table tennis team to serve as the vice-chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association. This change quickly triggered a series of reactions within the national table tennis team, with main players such as Ma Long and Fan Zhendong, as well as coaches including Ma Lin and Qin Zhijian, expressing their dissatisfaction and reluctance over Liu Guoliang's departure on social media platforms. The storm known as the "June 23…

It seems that everyone has noticed a change in the public perception of Liu Guoliang since the "Three Musketeers" stepped down from the stage. His reputation, once characterized by the phrase "anyone can do it," has shifted to a more cautious and uncertain stance. One might conclude that Liu Guoliang's actual coaching and management abilities are lower than his own self-perception. Perhaps he was just lucky to have encountered the "Three Musketeers" during a period of great fortune for the national table tennis team, leading him to believe that the team was invincible and that anyone could become a world champion. However, reality has proven otherwise, especially after Fan Zhendong announced his withdrawal from the WTT world rankings, which significantly increased the public pressure on Liu Guoliang. Take, for example, the opening ceremony of the Ping Pong Super League Finals on December 30, 2024. When the host introduced Liu Guoliang, there were noticeable boos from the audience. Moreover, the live broadcast chat was filled with calls for Liu Guoliang to step down and be investigated. So, how did Liu Guoliang and the national table tennis team end up in their current state in just a few short years? It all started with the men's singles round of 16 at the Paris Olympics. For many, July 31, 2024, is a memorable day. It not only exposed Liu Guoliang's cognitive errors but also served as a wake-up call to those who care about table tennis, revealing that the future of the national team is not as smooth sailing as previously thought. Let's…

In mid-November Beijing time, the WTT Fukuoka Finals concluded the semi-finals. The world number two in men's singles, Lin Shidong, lost to Tomokazu and failed to reach the final. In women's singles, Wang Manyu defeated the European champion, achieving a grand assembly in the final. Lin Shidong is a fierce player for the national table tennis team. At the age of 19, he has already become a Grand Slam winner. This finals saw him in great form, but unfortunately, in the semi-final match against Tomokazu, he was unable to maintain his momentum and secure victory. Despite leading 2-0 and 3-2 in sets, he failed to seize the opportunities, eventually being caught up by Tomokazu and losing in the decisive set. The collapse of the world number two meant that the national table tennis men's singles could not meet in the final. In this finals, three out of the top four women's singles spots were occupied by national table tennis players. The match between Wang Manyu and Szocs was particularly important as securing victory would allow the national team to meet in the final. The result was as hoped, with Wang Manyu fighting hard through seven sets to defeat her opponent 4-3 and advance to the final. However, the process was not easy, as Szocs posed a significant threat, living up to her reputation as a player who had previously defeated Olympic champion Chen Meng. The difficulty of the match can be seen from the score. Wang Manyu took the initiative first, scoring three consecutive victories to lead 3-0. It seemed…

In the Tokyo Olympics, mixed doubles was the first time it was set up in the Olympics. We all know that table tennis is our national ball, and the Chinese table tennis team is a champion team, so for the gold medal of the mixed doubles event, the Chinese table tennis team has been eager to win it. Throughout the Tokyo Olympic cycle, Xu Xin and Liu Shiwen's mixed doubles partnership was the ace combination of the Chinese table tennis team, and their world ranking was steadily ranked first. However, at the Tokyo Olympic final, facing the host country's Ito Mima and Mizutani Jun combination, Xu Xin's team was clearly leading by a large margin, but they were reversed by the Japanese team, resulting in missing the first mixed doubles gold medal in the Olympics, which is really a pity. The loss of the mixed doubles championship in the Tokyo Olympics really hit the Chinese table tennis team hard, and it was quite painful in their hearts. Then, in the Paris Olympic cycle, the mixed doubles pair of Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha took on the eager expectations of the whole team to regain the championship and made a brilliant debut. Throughout the cycle, their combination has always been firmly seated on the throne of the world's first place. At the Paris Olympics, they finally fulfilled their wish and embraced the championship trophy. Wang Chuqin even said that for this gold medal that must be won, he would spare no effort, even if it meant risking his life. They have…

Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, two names that are enough to make table tennis enthusiasts boil with excitement. Their performance at the Paris Olympics can be described as "divine partners," not only winning the Olympic mixed doubles gold medal but also leading the Chinese team to stand on the highest podium twice in both the men's and women's team competitions. However, just as everyone was eagerly expecting them to gain more international honors, an unexpected and heart-wrenching message came: they were both unable to be selected as one of the top ten international athletes for 2024. The list announced by Xinhua News Agency included only one Chinese athlete, tennis player Zheng Qinwen, who successfully made the cut. Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha didn't even get a mention. This is like a family winning the "big pot of rice golden spoon," only to have the trophy given to the neighbor's child. This left many netizens feeling uneasy: aren't Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha's achievements solid? Where did they fall short? Behind the question may lie the "limitations" that Chinese table tennis struggles to overcome. When it comes to Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, we must talk about the background of their rise to the Paris Olympic stage. Their emergence was not without warning signs. At the Tokyo Olympics, the veteran pair of Liu Shiwen and Xu Xin were originally expected to achieve China's breakthrough in winning the first Olympic table tennis mixed doubles gold medal. Unfortunately, they ended up losing to the Japanese pair of Mizutani Jun and Ito Mima. This…

Zhang Jike's words really caught everyone's attention. Honestly, as soon as he opened his mouth, many people couldn't sit still. You see, once these words were spoken, the scene erupted, and netizens were buzzing with discussion, each one like they had swallowed gunpowder, speculating about who exactly he was referring to, especially the blindly confident player he mentioned. Netizens were full of question marks, pointing directly at Wang Chuqin. Zhang Jike did not directly name anyone, which made people even more entangled. Honestly, this topic immediately made everyone think of certain players, especially Wang Chuqin, the young force of the current national table tennis team. Although he won mixed doubles gold and men's team gold at the Paris Olympics, what about his singles performance? There really wasn't much to show for it. Zhang Jike's words ignited this topic, making people pay even more attention to whether Wang Chuqin could achieve a Grand Slam in singles, after all, that is the standard achievement for him as a top player. Zhang Jike's point that results are the standard of strength cannot be refuted. After all, he himself is the most vivid example, completing the Grand Slam at the age of 24 in just 445 days, who can do that? He won the championships of the World Cup, World Championships, and Olympics back then, and in terms of singles results alone, he was almost invincible. Who would dare say he doesn't have enough strength? Some netizens said: Zhang Jike's words make a lot of sense. After all, results are the hard truth. Can…

After the conclusion of the 2024 Ping Pong Super League, the Chinese National Table Tennis Team is set to embark on new challenges following a brief period of adjustment. It has been reported that the team's winter training this year will take place in Hainan, the hometown of "Little Stone," as the current weather conditions there are conducive to their preparations for the upcoming Doha Challenge and Singapore Grand Slam events. Departing for Hainan, however, the renowned senior player Chen Meng, who recently withdrew from the world rankings, will not be joining the team. Instead, Chen Meng has taken on a new role as she has been invited to become the celebrity ambassador for the Fujian Xiamen Marathon, promoting national fitness and marathon running. This appointment will see her head to Xiamen in advance to engage with fans online, sharing the allure of marathons and experiencing the excitement of another competitive track. Meanwhile, Wang Manyu, who contributed to her team's victory in the Ping Pong Super League, was well taken care of by the staff of the Shandong Luneng Club during her journey from Shanghai to Hainan. At the airport, the staff provided her with delicious food, turning Wang Manyu into a foodie as she enjoyed a satisfying meal with her teammates before happily setting off for the training camp in Hainan. As for Sun Yingsha, without the company of her coach Qiu Yike, she once again got lost at the airport. Fortunately, Lin Shidong, also known as "Little Stone," promptly noticed Sun Yingsha's predicament and called her back. Sun…