"Is it really only about strength on the court?" A pivotal match in the Ping Pong Super League has brought this question to the forefront. Shenzhen University faced off against Shandong Luneng, with Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu, two absolute mainstays of the national women's team, engaging in a peak confrontation in singles play. The match was full of ups and downs, but the final result was intriguing - Sun Yingsha staged an astonishing comeback after trailing 0-2, winning three consecutive sets. However, behind this seemingly perfect reversal lies controversy. The umpire's decisions, fan bias, and media clashes... This match transcended the realm of "competition" and became a topic of social discussion. Sun Yingsha's victory can be considered classic. In the first two sets, Wang Manyu started like a house on fire, firmly controlling the rhythm of the game. Sun Yingsha, on the other hand, seemed not to have fully entered her stride, making successive mistakes that quickly widened the score gap. When the score reached 0-2, the spectators almost unanimously believed that Wang Manyu would take the match without a hitch. However, the real turning point began in the third set. Sun Yingsha gradually found her touch, returning the ball more accurately and handling the receiving end more delicately. Especially in the critical third set, the score once reached a tense 10-all, with almost every rally gripping the nerves of the audience. Ultimately, Sun Yingsha secured the decisive point with a sideline shot, locking in the victory. The reason this match was so thrilling is not only due to…

A Famous Reporter Criticizes Liu Guoliang: Focusing on Suppressing Fan Zhendong and Wang Manyu, Packaging Sha Tou Can Only Match Ni Xia Lian Having witnessed so many grand scenes of the national table tennis team, I must say that the outcome of this Paris Olympics has caught us somewhat off guard! Initially, we thought that the strongest mixed doubles pair, Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, would bring a pleasant surprise, but they ended up giving the fans a resounding slap in the face. Let's unravel the intricacies of this situation step by step. Since the end of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, the national table tennis team has embarked on a new round of generational change. Liu Guoliang, the headmaster, has exerted great effort, pouring all resources towards Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha. Look at it, the world's number one mixed doubles pair, coupled with Sun Yingsha's long-term dominance of the women's singles top spot, the momentum is indeed intimidating! However, let's talk about the plight of Fan Zhendong and Wang Manyu, these two main players. Fan Zhendong was once a flag-bearer in men's singles. In 2021, when he won the World Championships, his state was simply invincible! Unfortunately, he gradually became marginalized later on. Take another look at Wang Manyu. In 2021, she was in the limelight, holding both the World Table Tennis Championships and National Games titles. Who could have expected that after the coaching staff changed, she would be relegated to obscurity? Speaking of skills and tactics, Sun Yingsha's backhand twist is indeed unique, especially during the WTT…

Recently, the table tennis world seems to have been stirred up by an unusual turmoil, with Fan Zhendong's withdrawal from the world rankings as the starting point, a series of chain reactions have drawn the public's attention to corners that may have been overlooked for too long. The incident began with Fan Zhendong's decision to withdraw, which should have been an adjustment in his personal career, but unexpectedly caused ripples. The originally limited discussion within WTT, like a stone thrown into a lake, gradually spread its ripples, touching on some sensitive nerves within the system. The remarks of a coach from the Shanghai Sports Bureau were undoubtedly pouring oil on the fire, hinting at the complex web of interests behind it, making people wonder if all this was really just a coincidence? Just as the outside world was in a flurry over the Fan Zhendong incident, a revelation by famous journalist He Xiaolong cut through the calm like lightning in the night sky. He pointed out that there may be unfairness within the national table tennis team, especially regarding Wang Manyu's situation, making people think about whether the light of victory always shines on the same group of people? What kind of weighing and sacrifice is hidden behind this? One wave has not yet subsided when another rises. Du Liyan's exposure has also drawn Liu Guoliang into the center of this storm. Two figures closely related to him - Guo Bin and Wang Zhongqi - have become the focus. The financial issues of Guo Bin's company, as well as the…

Chinese table tennis Olympic champion Wang Manyu has become the focus of fans' discussions due to the exposure of details regarding death threats against her. It has been revealed that there was a reason for her being escorted by bodyguards, and it was not because Wang Manyu was acting like a diva. Renowned journalist He Xiaolong updated his personal social media to narrate the whole story; let's take a look at the specifics together! Journalist He Xiaolong disclosed on his personal social media the details of the death threats against Wang Manyu: The incident occurred recently at a table tennis super league event, where some spectators attacked and insulted Wang Manyu, with someone even shouting "Kill her." Under these circumstances, Luneng Club made the right decision to hire bodyguards to escort Wang Manyu to the airport, providing her with sufficient security protection, which is indeed worthy of everyone's praise! He Xiaolong's revelation has attracted the attention of many netizens, who have left messages in the comment section to express their opinions. One hot comment reads: "I went to watch the women's team final on-site, and the viewing experience was very poor! There was a feeling at the scene that whoever was the opponent of Shenzhen University would bully the opposing players, and it was no longer a sports competition where both sides cheered each other on for their exciting matches! The viewing experience was too bad!" He Xiaolong finally pointed out that the table tennis fan circle is too crazy and called on the Chinese Table Tennis Association to stop…

The Chinese table tennis team is currently preparing in full swing for the Los Angeles Olympic cycle. The current Chinese team is very powerful overall, but we must not underestimate our opponents. China's main competitors, the Japanese team, have been actively promoting young players in recent years. The young Japanese players are growing and improving at a rapid pace, especially the 16-year-old Zhang Benmei, who has become a formidable opponent for the Chinese team. Zhang Benmei has experienced a major breakthrough in the new Olympic cycle, defeating many of China's main players multiple times. For example, Chinese players like Chen Xingtong and Wang Yidi have all lost to Zhang Benmei. Therefore, facing such a Zhang Benmei, the Chinese table tennis team cannot afford to be careless and must perform better to suppress this 16-year-old prodigy. In fact, the Chinese table tennis team is quite confident when facing Zhang Benmei because our two superstars, Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu, can firmly suppress Zhang Benmei. Zhang Benmei has only won once against Sun Yingsha and suffered six consecutive losses. Against Wang Manyu, she has lost all three matches, trailing 0:3 in their total head-to-head record. Seeing the 16-year-old Zhang Benmei firmly suppressed by these two Chinese superstars, especially with six consecutive losses against Sun Yingsha and a 0-3 loss against Wang Manyu, people believe that Zhang Benmei will find it difficult to recover in the future, as it is hard to overcome these two major obstacles. Six consecutive losses! 0-3! The 16-year-old Zhang Benmei is suppressed by two Chinese superstars, netizens say…

In the current view, the strength of the three players is as follows: Sun Yingsha > Zhang Benmei ≈ Kim Kyeong-yong.‌ After the mid-cycle of the Los Angeles period, the change in strength is: Zhang Benmei > Sun Yingsha ≈ Kim Kyeong-yong.‌ At the 2024 Asian Championships, Kim Kyeong-yong won the championship, Zhang Benmei finished second, and Sun Yingsha withdrew from the competition. According to recent results, it should be assumed that Kim Kyeong-yong is the strongest. However, I believe that results are a comprehensive reflection of strength, state, on-site testing, and adaptive responses during matches.‌ During the Asian Championships, both Sun Yingsha and Zhang Benmei were obviously affected in terms of physical condition and energy, especially Sun Yingsha, who continuously participated in commercial activities after the Paris Olympics and reached the finals in multiple commercial events afterward, which means she played the most number of games. Zhang Benmei followed closely behind, while Kim Kyeong-yong did not participate in any international competitions.‌ Looking at their encounters, Zhang Benmei met Kim Kyeong-yong for the first time, while Sun Yingsha had previously competed in mixed doubles and then met again in the team event at the Asian Championships. Therefore, among these three players, Sun Yingsha and Zhang Benmei have been more exposed in international competitions, and their playing styles are familiar to almost all opponents. From this perspective, Kim Kyeong-yong has an advantage.‌ Based on the above objective situation, I believe that the current strength of the three players should be: Sun Yingsha, Zhang Benmei, Kim Kyeong-yong.‌ After the Asian Championships, Kim…

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…

Wang Manyu's celebration method after the women's team final in 2024 sparked heated discussions. Some people said she was too arrogant, while others thought she was full of domineering spirit. This reminds me of those stories about victory and emotions in sports competitions. Every move an athlete makes on the court may be magnified and interpreted, just like Wang Manyu's gesture of spreading her hands during her lap of celebration. To some people, it became a symbol of arrogance, but to supporters, it was proof of strength. The stadium was filled with boos at that time. It takes tremendous mental fortitude to maintain one's composure under such pressure, but perhaps it is precisely this independent character that has allowed her to establish herself firmly in the table tennis world. Although Shenzhen University lost the match, Sun Yingsha's tears won the hearts of the audience. This contrast brought the emotions of the entire match to a climax, and sports competitions are always full of drama in this way. Looking back at the whole match, Shandong Luneng was indeed strong, with three main players ranked in the top six in the world. Winning the match seemed only natural, but sports competitions are never a simple comparison of paper strength. In this controversy, many people overlooked a fact: Wang Manyu had already lost to Sun Yingsha several times this year, so this team victory was indeed extraordinary for her. When an athlete faces doubts, the best response is to prove themselves on the court. Wang Manyu demonstrated this with her actions, even if…

In the sport of table tennis, it is not uncommon to see athletes arguing with referees over a single shot. However, it is rare to see an athlete like Wang Manyu engage in a dispute with the referee for over ten minutes, which has led me to reflect on many aspects of sportsmanship. During her match against Tan Yuexuan, Wang Manyu became embroiled in a significant controversy due to a net touch call. She believed that the opponent's return had a double bounce and took the initiative to halt the game without the referee's permission. This behavior of interrupting the game without authorization is problematic in itself. The atmosphere at the competition site became tense instantly, and the referee at the time also appeared distressed because such situations are indeed rare. Typically, athletes wait for the referee's decision rather than calling a stop to the game themselves. Slow-motion replays clearly showed that the ball did not have a double bounce, but Wang Manyu still insisted on her judgment. Her stubborn attitude caused great dissatisfaction among the spectators, who even began to shout accusations of biased refereeing. The match was forced to pause for nearly ten minutes. Wang Manyu not only argued with the referee but also ran to the opposing coach's bench to discuss the matter with Sun Yingsha. This behavior was indeed too intense. In professional sports competitions, athletes do have the right to fight for reasonable judgments, but this must be done within the scope allowed by the rules, rather than completely disregarding the order of the match.…

Chen Xingtong, who won the championship in the 2024 Ping Pong Super League, should have been a moment of joy and celebration. However, she found herself under attack from many fans on social media, caught in a whirlpool of public opinion. The negative comments from the fans came like a flood. On one hand, some fans questioned Chen Xingtong's character, feeling that she seemed less than genuine, with a sarcastic tone in her words. This feeling was like a cold wind, making even bystanders feel an uncomfortable atmosphere. Another incident that caused a stir was during the match when Wang Manyu had a heated exchange with the referee and other officials over a disputed point, and made angry outbursts and gestures in the decisive game. After the match, Chen Xingtong said to Wang Manyu, "You're so awesome, fighting against tens of thousands of people," which might have just been a joke or a teasing remark. However, in the eyes of the fans, it seemed like provocation. In such a tense competitive atmosphere, such words could easily be interpreted as intentional incitement, suddenly changing the originally positive or neutral atmosphere of the match into something strange. It was precisely because of this sentence that many fans' dissatisfaction with Chen Xingtong was ignited. Another point that angered many was when Chen Xingtong expressed her dissatisfaction with the noise of the fans during an interview. Everyone knows that the fans at the scene come to the stadium out of love for the players, and their cheers and shouts are actually a way of…