🏓 A New Chapter for Chinese Table Tennis: Wang Liqin Takes the Lead Just months after China's clean sweep at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games , the winds of change are blowing in the heart of Chinese table tennis. On April 24, 2025, the legendary Wang Liqin officially succeeded Liu Guoliang as President of the Chinese Table Tennis Association (CTTA) , marking the beginning of a bold new era. The timing couldn’t be more symbolic: just days earlier, Hugo Calderano shocked the world by breaking China’s singles dominance at the 2025 ITTF Men’s World Cup in Macao . That result set the tone for what lies ahead— renewed global pressure , a shifting power balance, and the urgent need for adaptation. 🏆 From Gold Medals to Governance Wang Liqin is no stranger to the international spotlight. A two-time Olympic gold medalist and three-time World Champion , he formed the legendary trio “ Two Wangs and One Ma ” alongside Wang Hao and Ma Lin —who now serve as coaches of China’s national ...

Olympic champion Fan Zhendong has already created a massive wave of excitement in Germany following his move to TTC Saarbrücken. The club announced that tickets for its first two home matches of the new TTBL season – against TTC Schwalbe Bergneustadt and Borussia Dortmund – sold out almost instantly. To meet the overwhelming demand, Saarbrücken decided to install temporary stands for the first three home games. Additionally, an onsite ticket office will be set up to give local fans a fair chance to buy tickets. The 28-year-old Fan, who joined Saarbrücken in June, will make his German league debut on August 31. German media highlight that his arrival has completely transformed the atmosphere. Last season, the club attracted around 400 to 600 spectators per home game. But with Fan on board, the 2,000-seat arena is already selling out a month in advance. The club has even hinted at the possibility of moving certain matches to a larger venue to accommodate the growing crowds. “The club...

One year ago today, history was made at South Paris Arena 4 as the first Paralympic Para table tennis gold medals in doubles competition since 1976 were awarded. It was a night filled with emotion, drama, and outstanding performances that redefined the stage of Paralympic sport. The evening was dominated by China , who claimed both doubles titles in commanding fashion. Huang Wenjuan and Jin Yucheng opened the medal ceremonies by winning Class 14 Women’s Doubles gold , overcoming Germany’s Stephanie Grebe and Juliane Wolf in a thrilling four-game battle (11-4, 9-11, 11-8, 11-8). For 16-year-old Jin Yucheng , making her Paralympic debut after just beginning international play in 2023, the gold medal was a breathtaking milestone. Her rapid rise to champion status became a symbol of the inspiring power of Paralympic sport. “It feels so good. I never imagined I could get a gold medal,” reflected Huang. “This was a very good start for the whole Chinese team. We are good friends, too...