In the world of Chinese table tennis, Xu Xin has always been known for his professionalism and team spirit. Recently, he has become a focus of public attention due to two incidents - defending his teammate Fan Zhendong and engaging in a verbal exchange with the 68-year-old former national table tennis world champion Guo Yuehua. These events not only demonstrate Xu Xin's professional qualities as an athlete but also reveal some subtle relationships within the sports circle. At the beginning of 2025, when Fan Zhendong announced his withdrawal from the world rankings, media attention on the Olympic champion surged. During a post-match interview, journalists bombarded Fan Zhendong with questions while ignoring other team members. Faced with such intense and sharp inquiries, Fan Zhendong appeared somewhat at a loss. At this moment, Xu Xin, as a teammate, stepped forward to cleverly shift the topic, suggesting that reporters pay attention to Zhou Kai, who had also performed well but was less frequently mentioned. This approach reflects Xu Xin's support and understanding for his teammates. As an experienced veteran, he knows that continuous questioning can bring additional pressure to young players. Therefore, in the live broadcast room, Xu Xin explained, "When interviewing, one question after another has quite an impact on athletes." He realized that at that time, Xiao Pang (Fan Zhendong) did not want to continue answering those tricky questions, so he chose to control the rhythm appropriately, allowing the other party to relax a bit. However, Xu Xin's goodwill did not receive universal recognition. Especially during a handshake incident at an…

T1 has been stripped of their S14 championship title! A renowned coach claims that the industry believes BLG is the world champion. Everyone knows that BLG is a strong team and should be considered one of the top teams in LPL. Their dominance is indeed impressive, but when it comes to international competitions, their performance is not as outstanding. In the S14 World Championship, BLG only managed to secure the runner-up position, with T1 taking the crown. Many fans are willing to accept this outcome, as losing is part of the game and there's no point in making excuses. However, a well-known coach has made a controversial statement, suggesting that BLG is the true world champion. Is he trying to strip T1 of their S14 championship title? This coach, known as Poppy, stated during a live broadcast that the results do not define everything. From the perspective of industry insiders, BLG is the world champion. His reasoning is quite peculiar; he believes that if the finals were played 100 times, BLG would win 60 times, while T1 would only win 40 times. Despite T1 ultimately winning, Poppy argues that from a professional standpoint, BLG has already emerged victorious. He claims that BLG consistently had an advantage in the matches, and the choice of heroes was not a significant factor. This is utter nonsense, and many fans do not agree with his bizarre statements. Regardless of whether you are a coach or anyone else, no one can take away T1's S14 world championship title. BLG only achieved the runner-up position in…

Sun Yingsha's personal achievements are getting higher and higher, having won a total of 11 world championships in her career. However, her relationships with several main team members have become increasingly tense, as evident from the recently concluded table tennis super league final. In the fifth round of the final between Wang Manyu and Tan Yuexuan, there was a controversial point in the fifth set, but the referee had already decided to replay the point. Despite this, the match was delayed for a full 10 minutes, during which Wang Manyu approached Sun Yingsha to communicate, hoping that Sun Yingsha would ask her fans to stop shouting so that the match could continue. However, at that time, Sun Yingsha did not seem to think that the cheering of the audience was related to her, and she repeatedly waved her hand to Wang Manyu to indicate that it was unrelated to her. After the audience's shouting stopped for 10 minutes, Wang Manyu and Tan Yuexuan were able to continue their match. When Wang Manyu defeated Tan Yuexuan, she no longer maintained her usual elegance and grace, instead roaring towards the stands twice, expressing her dissatisfaction with the audience's shouting in addition to celebrating her victory. In fact, Wang Manyu is not only dissatisfied with the audience's shouting, but also her relationship with Sun Yingsha has become tense. Wang Manyu used to be Sun Yingsha's women's doubles partner, and they won the women's doubles championship at the World Table Tennis Championships in 19 and 21, but they also lost some key matches. For…

Recently, the Chinese table tennis world has not been calm. Top athletes such as Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng, all Olympic champions, have successively withdrawn from the world rankings, with Liu Guoliang also expressing his stance on their withdrawals. In addition to these three Olympic champions, another national table tennis Olympic champion, Xu Xin, has also had some "friction" with the 68-year-old former national table tennis world champion, Guo Yuehua, due to certain events during the China Table Tennis Super League (CTTSL). In a recent live broadcast, after responding to the topic of defending Fan Zhendong, Xu Xin once again discussed the remarks made by Guo Yuehua in a video, stating frankly that this matter is very disgusting. After the men's team semi-finals of the CTTSL, the three members of the Shanghai team—Xu Xin, Fan Zhendong, and Zhou Kai—together accepted media interviews. During the interview, the media reporters almost continuously asked questions directed at Fan Zhendong, which made him somewhat unhappy. At this moment, Xu Xin decisively intervened, directly reminding the media reporters that they were a team and suggesting that everyone first interview Zhou Kai. This action was indeed warm, reflecting Xu Xin's emotional intelligence, as he defended Fan Zhendong while also taking care of Zhou Kai's feelings. Regarding his actions during the interview, Xu Xin also discussed this point in the live broadcast. He said, "During the interview, one question followed another, which is quite impactful for athletes. I noticed that Xiaopang (Fan Zhendong) didn't really want to answer, so I controlled the pace a bit…

The splendid stage of the Snooker "Champion of Champions" event welcomed its new king in the autumn of 2024 - the 49-year-old Mark Williams. This was a match filled with drama and emotional fluctuations, a contest of skill and will, as well as a powerful challenge to the boundaries of age. Mark Williams' victory not only marked another peak in his personal career but also brought endless encouragement and inspiration to fans. At that moment, when Xiao Guodong stood at the final table facing an unfavorable situation of 0-5, almost no one would have thought he could turn things around. It was a match that seemed to be settled, yet it became suspenseful due to Xiao Guodong's tenacious efforts. He first made a remarkable shot of 55 points, sounding the horn of counterattack; then, Xiao Guodong consecutively made two century breaks, narrowing the score to 4-5. At that moment, the entire arena seemed to be infected by his fighting spirit, with thunderous applause from the stands cheering for the resilience of this Chinese star. However, Mark Williams did not panic because of this. As an experienced veteran, he knew how to adjust his mentality and control the rhythm of the game. In the second phase of the match, Mark Williams once again demonstrated his strong control ability, continuously scoring high points and quickly widening the gap to 7-4. Although Xiao Guodong fought hard to catch up afterwards, he ultimately failed to withstand Mark Williams' fierce assault and lost with a total score of 6-10. This was a thrilling duel that…

On January 1st at noon, the Snooker Hangzhou Exhibition Match began. The latest battle report shows that Higgins has won consecutive battles, following his first-round victory with a single shot, he also won the second round by repeatedly taking control during a chaotic game, leading with a big score of 2-0 in the best-of-nine match. Mark Williams is in trouble, scoring only 15 points in two rounds, the most accurate man in the world has yet to find his touch. Mark Williams and Higgins are both members of the '75 Trio', world champions, and Grand Slam winners. Old Ma has maintained his competitive form well, winning championships in recent seasons, this season he defeated Xiao Guodong in the final of the Champion of Champions for his first title, and also reached the final of the Saudi Masters. The 31-time champion Higgins is no longer as brave as he once was, briefly falling out of the TOP16 this season before returning, reaching the runner-up position in the British Open, but his last championship win dates back to the 2021 Players Championship. The Wizard and the Golden Left Hand are old rivals, they can play without pressure in this exhibition match and fully display their skills. In the first round, Mark Williams took the initiative to attack first, missing a long shot and leaving a ball. Higgins took control and finished the game with a single shot, scoring 123 points to seal the victory. In the second round, Uncle Ma was still not in form, missing several easy shots, while Higgins completed…

The 2024 China Table Tennis Super League is set to return, with the four teams that have advanced to the semi-finals set to compete for the championship. For fans of table tennis, this will be a feast. As the grand finale of the Chinese table tennis scene this year, it is something to look forward to! As the Super League is about to kick off, the Japanese T League is in full swing. In a recent women's team match, the Kanagawa Club faced off against the Kyoto Club. The Kanagawa Club, with its superior strength, swept the Kyoto Club with a decisive score of 4-0. The Kanagawa Club boasts a plethora of talented players. Not only do they have rising stars like Zhang Benmei, but they also have world champions like Hirano Miu. In contrast, the opponent, the Kyoto Club, is clearly inferior in terms of lineup and pairing. In the first doubles match, the duo of Miharu Kikuchi and Misuzu Nagasaki from the Kanagawa Club defeated the Kyoto Club's Chigusa Shirakumo pair with a 2-0 victory. In the second singles match, Zhang Benmei faced off against Izumi Itsuki. Zhang Benmei, ranked in the top ten in the world, faced an opponent who was relatively unknown. What was expected to be a one-sided match turned out to be challenging for Zhang Benmei. In the first game, Izumi Itsuki quickly found her rhythm while Zhang Benmei started slowly. Izumi Itsuki took the lead with an 11-8 win. After losing the first game, Zhang Benmei woke up from her dream. In the…

The 2024 International Table Tennis Federation Chengdu Mixed Team World Cup has just concluded, with several tense and exciting matches that left the audience's hearts racing. In particular, the match between Zhang Benmei and Yuan Xuejiao saw Zhang Benmei, despite experiencing ups and downs in her form, ultimately win a close 3-2 victory over her opponent; while world champion Hirano Miu showcased her dominance by sweeping her opponent 3-0 in her match against Minami Yuri, completely crushing them in what can only be described as a dreamlike performance. Today, let's talk about the thrilling moments of these matches, the players' performances, and the stories behind them. Zhang Benmei vs Yuan Xuejiao: A Suspenseful Clash Zhang Benmei's match was undoubtedly one of the highlights of this event. As a representative figure in the Japanese table tennis world, every one of her matches attracts countless eyes. This time, although the Japanese team did not send their strongest lineup, Zhang Benmei still stood out at the critical moment, engaging in fierce competition with Yuan Xuejiao. The match started with Zhang Benmei as if she had activated an extreme speed mode. In the first game, she quickly entered the state and won 11-8, showing strong aggressiveness. Although Yuan Xuejiao did not immediately surrender, Zhang Benmei's keen response and decisive attack made people almost feel that she had no pause at all. The match quickly entered a volatile period, and Yuan Xuejiao found her rhythm in the second game, successfully countering with an 11-6 score to tie one game back. In the third game, Yuan…