In the tropical sunshine of Wanning, Hainan, a remarkable reunion is taking place at the national table tennis training base. When Coach Xiao Zhan's figure reappears beside Wang Manyu, it's as if a sealed chapter from the past has been reopened, evoking memories of their deep mentor-student bond. At this moment, the national table tennis team is experiencing a critical period of generational transition. With Chen Meng, Ma Long, and Fan Zhendong successively retiring from world rankings, a new era is quietly unfolding. In this cycle of change, Wang Manyu is undoubtedly one of the most prominent focal points. Speaking of Wang Manyu, her unique "masculine playing style" cannot be overlooked. On the court, she is like a young cheetah, with fierce attacks and exceptional explosive power, making many opponents wary. During the Paris Olympic cycle, she emerged as a dark horse, galloping forward and winning women's singles titles multiple times in world competitions, successfully joining the ranks of the national table tennis women's team's "three chariots." However, behind this seemingly smooth journey lies a question that fans are deeply concerned about: who will become Wang Manyu's new head coach? Since Xiao Zhan stepped down in 2022, this question has remained a mystery. The original divisional coach Xu Hui switched to youth training, leaving Wang Manyu in a state of "lack of guidance" for a time. Interestingly, life is always full of drama. Just as people were speculating that Sun Xun would take over, an unexpected figure appeared on the training ground in Wanning - Wang Manyu's mentor, Xiao Zhan.…

In the annals of Chinese table tennis, there exists an amusing phenomenon that tickles the fancy: sometimes, the person who most resembles you isn't necessarily your own protégé. Indeed, a recent revelation has left fans utterly captivated, vividly illustrating this intriguing occurrence. When it comes to Coach Xiao Zhan, seasoned table tennis enthusiasts are well aware that he is a legendary figure with a "tiger" aura. Whether in his heyday as a formidable player or later in his distinctive coaching career, he has left an indelible impression of being "dominant and powerful." He's like a majestic tiger, exuding an awe-inspiring presence that strikes fear into opponents while harboring profound tactical wisdom. Logically speaking, Wang Manyu, who trained under such a "tiger coach" for a full five years, should be the one who best embodies his teachings. However, fate loves to play tricks. At the 2024 Table Tennis Super League, an unexpected scene stunned all the fans: the person whose demeanor, playing style, and even expressions were uncannily similar to Xiao Zhan turned out to be Sun Yingsha! The finals of this Table Tennis Super League were nothing short of a brilliant "inheritance drama." When Sun Yingsha stood on the sidelines as a temporary coach, her strategic dominance and unshakable confidence were reminiscent of a younger Xiao Zhan. It's worth noting that Sun Yingsha had never been formally coached by Xiao Zhan, making this resemblance all the more remarkable, akin to the saying "birds of a feather flock together." What's even more astonishing is a moment from the match. In the…

Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin met in their first match of 2024, which reminded me of the match between Liu Guoliang and Kong Linghui back then. That match was also filled with various stories, but looking at it now, this match seems even more interesting. Wang Chuqin played particularly aggressively this time, feeling like he was holding back a burst of energy to win against Fan Zhendong. He was very proactive from the first serve, and his serves were particularly tricky, with Fan Zhendong failing to receive them well several times. The first set of the match was particularly close, with the two players going back and forth. In the end, Wang Chuqin was more decisive in the key points, directly taking the first set with a forehand smash. During the second set, Fan Zhendong looked a bit anxious, perhaps wanting to win back a set, but instead made more mistakes. Wang Chuqin seized the opportunity to score continuously and quickly took the second set. In the third set, Fan Zhendong finally found some rhythm. His backhand loop became stable, and his serves became more threatening. He won this set relatively easily. It's quite interesting that Xiao Zhan, the coach, came to accompany Wang Chuqin in training. In theory, as a national team coach, he shouldn't get involved in club matches, but he still came, probably because he really values Wang Chuqin. After Xiao Zhan arrived, Wang Chuqin's technical details obviously improved, especially in his serving and receiving quality, which felt much better than before. This might be the effect…

On New Year's Eve, Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin faced off in the second stage of the 2024 Ping Pong Super League. As everyone knows, in the first stage of the competition, Fan Zhendong defeated Wang Chuqin, helping Shanghai Real Estate secure a valuable point. However, in the second stage of the competition, which is the knockout stage of the finals, the outcome of their match became even more crucial. The match between Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin had countless fans eagerly waiting. In the first game, both sides fought fiercely, but at the critical moment, Wang Chuqin played more aggressively. Apparently, Wang Chuqin was better prepared for this match, winning 11-9 and taking the lead with a score of 1-0. In the second game, Fan Zhendong made few adjustments, allowing Wang Chuqin to capitalize and win 11-5, extending his lead to 2-0. In the third game, after making some adjustments, Fan Zhendong won the third game 11-5, narrowing the score to 1-2. In the fourth game, Fan Zhendong seemed to lack the motivation to continue fighting, and Wang Chuqin ultimately won the game 11-3, securing a 3-1 victory over Fan Zhendong and avenging his previous loss. Analyzing this match, why was Wang Chuqin able to defeat Fan Zhendong? First, it was due to the advice from Xiao Zhan, the coach. Honestly, as a national team coach, Xiao Zhan should not have been involved in club matches. However, well-known journalists like Du Liyan exposed videos of Xiao Zhan coaching Wang Chuqin before the match. With Xiao Zhan's coaching and guidance,…