Here's the translation of the article content into English: Listen to me! On January 1st, Beijing time, the 2024 season of the Chinese Ping Pong Super League reached an incredibly exciting finale. In the end, the women's team trophy was joyfully claimed by Shandong Luneng, marking a successful revenge against Shenzhen University, which made Shandong Luneng ecstatic! This season, I noticed that their lineup is incredibly strong! Wang Manyu, Chen Xintong, and Qian Tianyi are all in great form and can contribute significantly to the team's score. Looking at Shenzhen University, they mainly relied on Sun Yingsha to hold the fort, but her teammates also performed quite well. Unfortunately, they were unable to secure the win in the end, which is a bit of a pity. Wow, Shandong Weiqiao emerged victorious in the men's team event with a 3-0 victory over Huangshi Base. The key to this triumph lies in the first two sets, which were fiercely competitive matches that ended with close 3-2 victories. Lin Yunju and Liang Jinkun won 3-2 against Xiang Peng and Xue Fei, while Wang Chuqin also defeated Lin Shidong with a 3-2 score. After those two sets, the situation became clear, leaving little suspense. It would be extremely difficult for Huangshi Base to make a comeback at this point. In the third set, Xue Fei lost to Liang Jinkun. If they could have won one of the first two sets, there might have been a chance. In this arena of strong competition, every game and every point is crucial. Shandong Weiqiao handled it better,…

Wang Chuqin, a name that resonates with Chinese table tennis enthusiasts, is hailed as a prodigy and the hope for the future of national table tennis. However, recent events surrounding him have been more about skepticism, criticism, and even abuse, all stemming from the double-edged sword known as "internet idolization." In his early days, Wang Chuqin made a bold entrance, challenging and defeating the "Hexagon Warrior" Ma Long at the age of 15, and becoming the first post-00s world champion at 18. Such achievements quickly elevated him to the status of a "god" in the hearts of fans, with predictions of him becoming the next legendary figure in national table tennis. Praise and adulation poured in, placing him on a pedestal. However, the allure of competitive sports lies in its unpredictability; there are no permanent winners or losers. The ups and downs of an athlete's performance are part and parcel of the sport. Wang Chuqin experienced this firsthand after the Paris Olympics, where his form fluctuated, resulting in several losses. This is a normal occurrence in sports, yet for those who had deified him, it was unacceptable. The tide turned from adulation to harsh criticism and accusations, with some even suggesting he was involved in match-fixing. The once-celebratory voices now became sharp blades directed at the young athlete. Wang Chuqin's experience is not unique. Many athletes have become victims of internet idolization. For instance, after Chen Meng defeated Sun Yingsha to win the women's singles title at the Tokyo Olympics, she faced unwarranted attacks due to Sun Yingsha's higher popularity.…

China Table Tennis Association Chairman Liu Guoliang presented trophies to both the women's and men's teams as an award guest! Shandong Luneng Club won a prize of 1 million yuan, and Shandong Weiqiao Club also received a prize of 1 million yuan. After going through the first stage of the Super League, they came to the Super League finals, where both teams went through five levels and six generals to finally defend their championship. Chairman Liu Guoliang of the China Table Tennis Association, when asked by the central media, said: Do Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long still want to participate in world-class competitions? Chairman Liu Guoliang emphasized that the three of them are excellent athletes and meritorious players of the country. They will still be legendary players of the national team in the future. As long as Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long want to participate in world-class competitions, they can participate in world-class competitions by obtaining P cards. There is no lack of opportunities to participate in the most important competitions in the world. So, who saw Chairman Liu Guoliang's award presentation status? It was obvious that he was forcing a smile. The players of Luneng Club were all happy to receive the trophy, Wang Manyu smiled happily, Chen Xintong communicated with her and was photographed, Sun Yingsha, the runner-up of the Super League finals, was very relieved and at peace, not at all brooding over it! Similarly, when Chairman Liu Guoliang presented the award to Shandong Weiqiao Club, he was heartbroken by the incident of…

With the conclusion of the 2024 Ping Pong Super League, the Chinese National Table Tennis Team is set to embark on its first major event of the new season. Although the Doha Star Challenge will kick off on January 6th, the main players of the national team will focus on preparing for the Singapore Grand Slam event at the end of January, marking the official start of the new season's journey! In this Singapore Grand Slam event, the national table tennis team has sent out a luxurious lineup. In the men's singles, six players including Wang Chuqin, Lin Shidong, and Liang Jingkun will participate; in the women's singles, six players including Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, and Wang Yidi will compete. What is noteworthy is that in the doubles events, the coaching staff has made some bold innovative attempts. Of particular interest is the new men's doubles pairing of Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong. This is a strategic attempt by the coaching staff with an eye on the Los Angeles Olympics. As the most outstanding newcomer recently, Lin Shidong not only climbed to second place in the world rankings but also won the MVP in the just-concluded Ping Pong Super League. This time, he will participate in three events simultaneously: men's singles, men's doubles, and mixed doubles, becoming the only all-around player in the national table tennis team. Against the backdrop of Fan Zhendong and Ma Long gradually withdrawing from the international arena, Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong have undoubtedly become the new leaders of the national table tennis team. However,…

The 2024 season of the Chinese Ping Pong Super League has come to a successful conclusion. Last season's two runner-up teams, Shandong Luneng Women's Team and Shandong Weiqiao Men's Team, both successfully won the championship, making Shandong the biggest winner. Both finals were very exciting, with the women's team battling it out until the decisive game of the final set, while the men's team decided the champion in just three sets, but the process was also intense, especially the first two sets which were close victories. Deng Yaping commented on the women's team match, providing us with a very exciting (and slightly dramatic) game. Wang Chuqin's loud roar after the game sparked some controversy. At the press conference, he said that he could always feel everyone's support and cheers for him. As I've said before, I hope to repay their support through my good performances in each match. Playing at my best in the game is the best way to give back to everyone. After Liang Jingkun defeated Xue Fei, Wang Chuqin immediately ran out from the standby area and gave Liang Jingkun a big hug. At the award ceremony, Liang Jingkun and Wang Chuqin stood together, and Liang Jingkun finally gave his place to Wang Chuqin, allowing his good brother Wang Chuqin to stand in the middle. The rewards are quite rich, especially for the champion teams, with heavy trophies, banners, and of course, cash prizes. The champion team receives 1 million yuan, the runner-up team receives 700,000 yuan, and the third-place team receives 300,000 yuan. The women's team…

"Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin are too hardworking! Can't Liu Guoliang let them take a break?" This is the hottest topic of discussion among table tennis fans recently. The 2024 ITTF Chengdu Mixed Team World Cup has just concluded, with the national team winning the championship again with its strong strength. However, behind this victory, many fans have questioned Liu Guoliang's arrangements: why do young players like Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin almost always play in every match, without even a chance to catch their breath? Let's delve into the reasons behind this, and perhaps you'll find that "this melon is really juicy!" Behind the 380 million consumption: the game is not just a game, it's also business! Let's take a look at the results of this Chengdu World Cup: ticket revenue of 45 million yuan, and the event directly drove 380 million yuan in consumption. Yes, this is not only a sports feast, but also an economic feast. As the "mastermind" of table tennis, a national-level sport, Liu Guoliang needs to consider not only the championship trophy, but also pave the way for the market development of table tennis. Why can't Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin rest? It's simple, because they are currently the most popular "top stream" in the table tennis world. According to insiders, the high ticket prices for this match - ranging from 288 yuan to 1088 yuan - many viewers came for them. If these two young players were allowed to rest, the box office, attention, and heat of the game would plummet. Liu Guoliang…

It seems that no one has noticed, but since Fan Zhendong stood up against WTT, the Chinese Table Tennis Association, the national team coaching staff, including Big Head, Sha Sha, and Mian Yu, among others, have all been eerily silent. Do they not care about this matter? No, they are merely using silence as a way to completely separate themselves from Fan Zhendong. This means that Fan Zhendong, having gone all-in and staked his future years in table tennis, his livelihood, and his reputation, has lost the brilliant stage of the national team. From past experiences, WTT is unlikely to admit fault or change its rules for anyone, and according to the usual style of the national team, even if Liu Guoliang says that Fan Zhendong can serve the country through a wild card, it's clear that he won't easily relent. Furthermore, Wang Hao once said in front of the CCTV camera that Wang Chuqin is the core figure in the process of new and old alternation within the national team. This should make you understand that as the connecting point between the Three Musketeers era and the new era, Fan Zhendong has completed his historical mission, and his relationship with the national team is likely to gradually drift apart, ultimately being shut out. So, under these circumstances, how should Fan Zhendong break the deadlock? Personally, I believe that regardless of how the national team promotes Wang Chuqin, the current echelon construction cannot do without Fan Zhendong. Whether they admit it or not, Fan Zhendong is the only T0 player…

In the Doha Star Challenge held at the beginning of January 2025, Japanese player Zhang Benmei will participate in the singles event, replacing French veteran Yuan Jia'nan who withdrew due to reasons. This change has resulted in three out of the top five seeded players in the Doha Star Challenge being from Japan, namely Zhang Benmei, Hina Hayata, and Saya Todo. In addition, other three Japanese female table tennis players, Miyuu Nagasaki, Mima Ito, and Misuzu Hirano, will also compete in this event. Looking at the lineup, the Japanese women's team has almost sent all their main players, making it highly likely for them to win the championship, which also adds many highlights to the event. It must be said that the rise of Japanese women's table tennis in recent years has been rapid, with their increasingly strong performance on the international stage. This time, they have almost mobilized all their forces, undoubtedly exerting great pressure on other teams and making fans look forward to their performance. In the WTT Singapore Grand Slam event scheduled for the end of January, the seeded pairs for men's and women's doubles have been officially announced. In the men's doubles, the French Lebrun brothers have become the top seeds with their strong strength, followed by the Chinese pair of Lin Shidong and Wang Chuqin as the second seeds. The third seeds are Japan's Daiki Yoshizuka and Koki Niwa, while the fourth seeds are South Korea's Lim Jong-hoon and An Jae-hyun. The fifth seeds are Singapore's Gao Ning and Pang Yew En. Judging from the…

On the evening of January 1st, the finals of the Table Tennis Super League came to a successful conclusion. According to relevant data statistics, the total box office revenue for this year's finals exceeded the 30 million yuan mark, reaching an all-time high in terms of fan enthusiasm. This year's Table Tennis Super League was divided into two stages. The first stage took place in Changsha, while the second stage (the finals) was recently held in Shanghai. In the finals, Shandong Luneng won the women's team championship, and Shandong Weiqiao secured the men's team title. During the finals, top players such as Wang Chuqin, Sun Yingsha, Fan Zhendong, Lin Shidong, and Xu Xin all made appearances, much to the excitement of the fans. Among them, Wang Chuqin stood out with his remarkable performance, defeating both Fan Zhendong and Lin Shidong in succession, playing a key role in Shandong Club's championship victory. Media reports indicate that the occupancy rate for the finals exceeded 90%. On December 24th, some fans discovered that the tickets for the finals had already been sold out early, suggesting that some ticket holders did not ultimately attend the matches. The ticket prices for the finals ranged from 208 to 988 yuan per match, 576 to 1976 yuan for daily packages, and 1928 to 5528 yuan for full-event packages. During the first stage, the highest ticket price for the Table Tennis Super League was 788 yuan. The final statistics show that the box office revenue for the finals phase of the Table Tennis Super League exceeded 30 million…

The 2024 Ping Pong Super League men's team final concluded amidst a chorus of cheers, with Shandong Weiqiao emerging victorious with a resounding 3:0 victory over Huangshi Base · Huanxin Men's Team, securing the championship title. The highlight of the match was undoubtedly Wang Chuqin's 3:2 victory over Lin Shidong. Wang Chuqin, known as "Big Head," naturally attracts attention, while Lin Shidong, though a young player, has been on a remarkable rise since Paris, defeating both Wang Chuqin and Ma Long in the Macau Championship and Beijing Grand Slam, catapulting him to second place in the world rankings. In their match, Lin Shidong took an early lead by winning the first game 11:6, but Wang Chuqin, with his superior court control and indomitable spirit, managed to secure a 3:2 victory. In an interview after the match, Lin Shidong mentioned that Wang Chuqin had more fans cheering for him, which added to his own pressure. Despite this, he felt that winning two games was still a commendable performance. While acknowledging that young players may not always express themselves fully, Lin Shidong's comment does seem to imply a certain amount of envy. As netizens have pointed out, if fan support could determine the outcome of a match, then the national football team would already be the best in the universe. Everyone starts from being a young player, and not everyone begins with a fan base. During the Jakarta Asian Games final, the audience even booed at the players, causing one of them to become so nervous that they couldn't hold onto the…