Recently, in the 19th round of the Serie A women's volleyball league for the 2024-2025 season, Conegliano defeated Scandicci, ranked second, 3-0 (25-21, 25-14, 25-13) away from home, continuing to lead the standings. Conegliano is led by Zhu Ting and Brazil in the main attack line, with Chirichella and Fal as the deputy attackers, Hackett as the receiver, Polish international Wawocz as the second setter, and Dejinaro as the libero. In this game, Zhu Ting continued to start, contributing a game-high 17 points in three sets, including 23 hits, 13 goals, 3 block scores, and 1 serve score. She had no errors or blocks throughout the game, with an offensive efficiency of up to 57%. Not only did she show extremely high stability on the offensive end, but her performance in the first pass link was also outstanding, with a success rate of 71% in 14 first passes, showing a comprehensive and excellent performance in both attack and defense. Hackett, the receiver, also demonstrated the powerful strength of a world-class player, scoring 16 points in the game. Gabi contributed 16 points, and the three of Zhu Ting, Gabi, and Hackett combined for 49 points, supporting Conegliano's firepower. The International Volleyball Federation even directly posted: "The three giants of Conegliano led the team to sweep Scandicci, with Zhu Ting, Gabi, and Hackett combining for 49 points, helping the 'Black Panthers' Conegliano defeat their strong opponents away from home." After the game, Zhu Ting said in an interview with Xinhua News Agency on the court: "I think I played pretty well in…

Xinhua News Agency announced the list of the top ten domestic athletes for 2024, and as a fan who has been watching table tennis for over thirty years, I am filled with mixed emotions. Wang Chuqin, the leader of the new generation, was unexpectedly left out, which made me think deeply about the reasons behind it. Let's talk about Wang Chuqin's performance this year. At the Paris Olympics, he and Sun Yingsha partnered to win the mixed doubles gold medal, creating history for the Chinese table tennis team. This gold medal is not light in weight; it fills the gap in the Olympic mixed doubles event for the national team. Their默契配合 on the court and their fighting spirit made us old fans' blood boil. He also contributed significantly to the national team's successful defense of the title in the team event. Unfortunately, in the men's singles competition, Wang Chuqin failed to maintain his previous good form and was eliminated in the knockout stage, which is indeed a great pity. Men's singles has always been the most important event in the international table tennis arena, with particularly high value. This setback undoubtedly affected his selection results. I noticed that Wang Chuqin's popularity has been skyrocketing. A few days ago at the Shanghai airport, he was surrounded by a large number of fans. Even though he was fully equipped, he was still recognized by sharp-eyed fans. Seeing him surrounded like that, I couldn't help but say, we should pay more attention to his matches! Ma Long was able to be selected into…

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…

Heavyweight! Xinhua News Agency interprets Fan Zhendong's withdrawal from the World Ranking: Basically equivalent to retirement! The Internet is in an uproar The heat surrounding the withdrawal of three Olympic champions, Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long, from the world rankings continues unabated! Recently, Xinhua News Agency interpreted the withdrawal of the three Olympic champions from the world rankings, stating that their decision is basically equivalent to retirement. This has sparked heated discussions and attention from fans and media. The main reason for the withdrawal of the three Olympic champions from the world rankings is the new rule that fines players for not participating in competitions, which is unacceptable. Ma Long, who is already 36 years old, is also at the end of his career! In this situation, Ma Long certainly cannot participate in all competitions like young players. Therefore, he was the first Olympic champion to decide to withdraw from the world rankings due to the WTT's new rules. However, Ma Long did not officially announce it through social media. Fan Zhendong was the first to make an official announcement. After winning the Paris Olympics, Fan Zhendong did not appear on the stage of world competitions. He only participated in the National Championships and the China Super League. Fan Zhendong's reason was that the mental exertion during the Paris Olympics cycle was too great and needed adjustment. Chen Meng announced after Fan Zhendong. After the Paris Olympics, Chen Meng only recently participated in the Lao Wa Cup. She is also not young! The reasons for withdrawing from the…

The Xinhua News Agency has announced the list of international top ten athletes, but unfortunately, Chen Meng did not make it onto the list. This outcome has left many fans feeling disappointed and with a sense of emptiness. Initially, everyone thought that based on her impressive performance at the Tokyo Olympics, she would undoubtedly secure a spot on the list. However, reality dealt a harsh blow, leaving people with a sense of regret rather than surprise. Chen Meng has been steadily rising in the world of table tennis since the end of the 2016 Rio Olympics. By the time of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she shone like a bright star, winning the women's singles gold medal and becoming an Olympic champion. At that time, she confidently declared, "I have entered an era that belongs solely to me!" It was as if she was announcing to the world the beginning of her unique era, filled with aspirations for the future and pride in her new stage. Even the renowned table tennis master Liu Guoliang has said that during the Paris Olympics cycle, Chen Meng will continue to firmly occupy the main position in women's table tennis, shining like a star in the sky of women's table tennis. This raises a puzzling question: why didn't Chen Meng make it onto the list when everyone thought she should? It's hard to understand. Some might say that Chen Meng's recent performance is like an unstable boat, wavering. Especially in the past two years, her state has been fluctuating greatly on the competition stage. For…

On January 2, Xinhua News Agency published a lengthy article interpreting the withdrawal of Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long from the world rankings, concluding that it is "basically equivalent to retirement!" This interpretation starkly contrasts with Liu Guoliang's previous statement during a CCTV interview, causing an uproar among netizens. Previously, when asked by CCTV's Li Wujun, "What we are most concerned about is whether Fan Zhendong and the other two can still participate in international competitions," Liu Guoliang replied, "Of course, I believe that based on their achievements, they can participate in any world-class competition with a wild card." However, Xinhua News Agency offers a different perspective, stating that after Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long withdrew from the world rankings, it is essentially equivalent to announcing their retirement from the international arena. The reason given is that even if they decide to return to the international stage in the future and can obtain a wild card as Liu Guoliang suggested, they would still have to start from the qualifying rounds. It is well-known that for top athletes, there are almost no precedents for participating with a wild card. This primarily concerns the dignity of top athletes, and secondly, attempting to win a championship with a wild card would multiply the difficulties and obstacles. Public opinion overwhelmingly supports Fan Zhendong, with the general consensus being: Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng did not withdraw out of personal choice. Fan Zhendong is only 27 years old this year, his career has just entered its prime, he stood alone in…

It's a pity! Xinhua News Agency announced: Quan Hongchan "missed out" on the top ten international athletes, but it's not a pity Towards the end of 2024, the sports department of Xinhua News Agency announced the list of the top ten international athletes, which is really big news. Only Zheng Qinwen from China was selected, while well-known athletes such as Quan Hongchan, Pan Zhanle, and Ma Long were all left out. This news came out, many people were stunned, Quan Hongchan performed so well in the Olympics, how did she miss out? Let's talk about Zheng Qinwen first, 2024 is very important for her. At the Paris Olympics, she defeated Swiatek and Vekic to successfully win the championship. In the WTA500 Tokyo women's singles final, she defeated former Australian Open champion Kenning 2-0, which is really impressive. Also in the WTA250 Palermo women's singles final, she defeated Muchova 2-1 to successfully defend her title. These victories one after another have made her a focus in the international sports world. Looking at Quan Hongchan again, her performance in 2024 was also excellent. In February, she won the women's individual 10-meter platform event at the World Swimming Championships, completing all the important championships that can be won in world competitions. At the Olympics, she won the championship in both the women's individual and synchronized 10-meter platform events. You know, being able to win this event consecutively at two Olympic Games is not something just anyone can do. She is also the youngest athlete in the world to win three Olympic gold medals!…

Recently, China's authoritative media, Xinhua News Agency, announced the list of nominees for the Top Ten International Athletes! It is regrettable that Olympic champion Fan Zhendong was unexpectedly excluded from the list! This has also sparked heated discussions and attention from fans and the media. Over the past Olympic cycle, Fan Zhendong has really gone through a lot of tests! Many people were surprised that Fan Zhendong could eventually win the men's singles Olympic gold medal. Why is this so? Please see the analysis below. Firstly, since last year's Durban World Table Tennis Championships, Fan Zhendong has experienced nearly 300 days without a championship title! It's hard to imagine that as the then world number one, Fan Zhendong was often eliminated in the third or fourth round of individual events by upsets. Even when he reached the final or semi-finals, Fan Zhendong lost to his teammates. So everyone was very worried about Fan Zhendong's qualification for the Olympic singles event. Secondly, Fan Zhendong encountered many troubles off the court. On the one hand, Fan Zhendong was frequently harassed by fans. Even personal identity information was leaked. On the other hand, Fan Zhendong's private life was exposed, such as attending a concert during the Singapore Grand Slam period, and staying up late to watch the Champions League during the Saudi Grand Slam period. Fan Zhendong did not win any championships in the competitions, and many fans questioned Fan Zhendong's competitive attitude. Furthermore, Fan Zhendong once mentioned in an interview that he encountered bottlenecks in his technical aspects. With the Olympics approaching,…

Recently, China's authoritative media, Xinhua News Agency, announced the list of international top ten athletes! It is regrettable that Olympic champion Fan Zhendong was unexpectedly excluded from the list! This has also sparked heated discussions and attention from fans and the media. Over the past Olympic cycle, Fan Zhendong has really gone through a lot of tests! Many people were surprised that Fan Zhendong could eventually win the men's singles Olympic gold medal. Why is this so? Please see the analysis below. Firstly, since last year's Durban World Table Tennis Championships, Fan Zhendong has encountered nearly 300 days without a championship title! It's hard to imagine that as the then world number one, Fan Zhendong was often eliminated in the third or fourth round of individual events in a cold manner. Even when he reached the final or semi-finals, Fan Zhendong lost to his teammates. Therefore, everyone was very worried about Fan Zhendong's qualification for the Olympic singles event. Secondly, Fan Zhendong encountered many troubles off the court. On the one hand, Fan Zhendong was frequently harassed by fans. Even personal identity information was leaked. On the other hand, Fan Zhendong's private life was exposed, such as attending a concert during the Singapore Grand Slam period, or staying up late to watch the Champions League during the Saudi Grand Slam period. Fan Zhendong did not win any championships in these competitions, leading many fans to question his competitive attitude. Furthermore, Fan Zhendong once mentioned in an interview that he encountered bottlenecks in his technical aspects. With the Olympics approaching, Fan…