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But that is ages ago? Bayi is "falling apart" now in all sports. The Bayi Rockets withdrew just som days ago.. For TT Bayi withdrew from the nationals some weeks ago. So all this is quite new?

That's a weird reason since the T2 Diamond was a commercial event and FZD played in Malaysia. I mean the CNT players(ML, LSW etc.) and coaches(Qin Zhijian and Li Sun) kept talking about how it was commercial...

https://www.tabletennisdaily.com/fo...master-is-gone&p=292102&viewfull=1#post292102
 
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Well, here's the real reason.

https://tieba.baidu.com/p/7092718198?pid=136619501716&cid=136621510384#136621510384
云舒云卷 111楼 2020-11-24 13:24
八一出境是可以的,需要提前报备,什么政策都不会一刀切死,有正当理由需要出境的提前报备后是可以出境的,乒协是不是忙着搞赛事泡泡疏忽了没有提前报备,小胖还好,大胖世界杯总决赛跟着陪练了一圈连个澳门赛都没捞到,有点惨。
2020-11-24 14:33
q535823552: 军改时期,任何在籍,在役官兵及人员不能参加商业活动。军改结束后转到地方单位的人员不在受到限制,留在部队的必须以新的编制服役。
2020-11-24 15:08
云舒云卷: 回复 q535823552 :不能参加商业活动这个早知道了啊,小胖连微博都注销了,不能去澳门参赛和商业活动没有半点关系,给了明确答复是因为不能出境,定机票时才知道,就是乒协没有提前报备才出现这个问题。​
Yunshu Yunjuan 111th Floor 2020-11-24 13:24
It is possible to leave the country for Bayi. It needs to be reported in advance, and no policy will be one-size-fits-all. Those who need to leave the country with a legitimate reason can leave the country after filing in advance. Was the CTTA busy with competition preparations and they overlooked that? While it isn't too bad for Little Chubby, Big Chubby tagged along as training partner the whole time at the World Cup and ITTF Finals, yet couldn't even attend the WTT Macau. It was a bit miserable.
2020-11-24 14:33
q535823552: During the military reform period, any registered, active officers, soldiers and personnel cannot participate in commercial activities. After the military reform, personnel transferred to local units are no longer restricted, and those who remain in the army must serve in the new establishment.

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Yun Shu Yunjuan: Reply to q535823552:
It's already known that they could not participate in commercial activities. Little Chubby even canceled his Weibo account. The inability to participate in Macau has nothing to do with commercial activities. The clear answer given is because he could not leave the country. He only found out when booking the flight ticket. This failure was due to CTTA's blunder.​
 
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Tokyo 2021 Olympic Seeding Race Post-#RESTART Update

With all 2020 ITTF International events being completed (except for WTT Macao, which is an exhibition event and won’t affect rankings), now is a good time to give an update on the Tokyo Olympic Seeding Race. As I have mentioned in an earlier post, this will only take into account effective WR points for July 2021, so only points earned from tournaments played from July 2019 to June 2021 will be valid (plus the latest WTTC and WTTTC played). In calculating for Olympic seeding, one must remove events that transpired from May 2019 to June 2019 from the calculation. Notably, the 2019 China Open, HK Open, and Japan Open points will expire by July 2021 and will not be counted for Olympic seeding.

On the women’s side, SYS has taken a slight lead over Ito in the race for the 2[SUP]nd[/SUP] seed. This race is especially interesting for this Olympics because teammates can now be drawn in the same half, so China would prefer to secure the top 2 seeds to avoid this possibility from happening. The race for the 4[SUP]th[/SUP] seed is also closely contested between Ishikawa, Cheng I-Ching and Feng Tianwei. While it seems that Ishikawa has a sizeable lead over FTW and CIC, it is actually not a comfortable lead because the WTTTC WR points hasn’t been taken account yet. Both FTW and CIC get major point gains during team events as their team’s “aces.” FTW’s early exits in both the World Cup and the ITTF Finals do hurt her though, and this puts her a bit behind the other two players, but she is not completely out of the race.



Next year’s World Team Table Tennis Championships will play a big part in determining how the seeding race goes. The WR points earned from this tournament will not be influenced by individual performances alone because WR points earned can be skewed by the number of matches a player plays. Remember, a player gets 250 WR points for each match win regardless of the quality of the opponent, so a player who has to play more matches will have a better opportunity to raise her WR in this tournament. How the teams determine their lineups, how many teams will be allowed to participate, and how teammates perform will all affect the total number of matches played. For example, in past team events, China has traditionally rotated its players, which spreads the WR points amongst 5 players and makes it difficult for one player to get a lot of ranking points. LSW and DN both only got 1,500 WR points in the 2018 WTTTC, which is lower than what the No. 1 player of other countries usually earn, which is an average of around 1,750-2,250 WR points. It will be interesting to see if China maintains this lineup strategy given that it may affect Olympic Seeding. Furthermore, China usually wins team matches 3-0, which means their players usually only play once per team match. Compare this to a team heavily reliant on an “Ace” such as Chinese Taipei, where CIC usually needs to play 2 singles matches each team match to secure the victory, and you can see why FTW and CIC often gain a lot in WR points after every team event.

Traditionally, the WTTTC is played with 24 teams, with 4 groups of 6 teams in the group stage. However, there is news that the 2021 WTTTC in Busan may adopt either a 16-team or 32-team WTTTC. How ITTF chooses to go forward will inevitably affect the number of teams in each group, which may increase or decrease the total number of matches played by each player.

Lastly, given COVID-19 is still a prevailing problem, we must recognize the possibility that the WTTTC next year doesn’t push through. If this indeed happens, the 2018 WTTTC WR points will still remain valid for the Olympics. Here is the table of how the standings will look like should this happen. As you will see, Ito overtakes SYS and CIC overtakes Ishikawa because both Ito and CIC had large gains in WR points with gains of 2000 and 2250 WR points respectively in the 2018 WTTTC.



Disclaimer: I am doing updates on the seeding race since I personally find it fun to compute WR and some may enjoy knowing the match-up possibilities in future tournaments, which is influenced by seeding and WR. However, I personally believe that fighting for seeding should not be at the expense of training to hone one’s skills. In the end, favorable draws matter little if one has not developed the necessary skills to defeat the opponents in front of her. I doubt Ito will be pleased if she meets China only in the final just to lose in the gold medal match. Neither will it matter if Ishikawa avoids China until the SF if she ends up losing in the earlier rounds. In fact, I don’t think CTTA is even prioritizing Olympic Seeding because if it did, it would be in its best interest for SYS to beat CM in one or both of their matchups in the #RESTART since SYS needs the WR points more than CM.

Other updates:
  • The German WT seems to have a firm hold of the third seed given Han Ying’s good performance in the World Cup and Solja’s win vs FTW in the ITTF Finals. Han Ying will also be eligible to participate in the next WTTTC, so her WR can only go up.
  • The Chinese Taipei WT edges closer to the 4[SUP]th[/SUP] seed given Chen Szu-Yu’s World Cup performance but the race is still too close to call. If HK’s 3[SUP]rd[/SUP] player in Lee Ho Ching can maintain a sizeable gap in front of Taiwan’s 3[SUP]rd[/SUP] player in Cheng Hsien-Tzu, or if Minnie Soo can overtake Chen Szu-Yu, HK can take the 4[SUP]th[/SUP] seed.
  • The German Men’s team looks primed to hold on to the number 2 seed with Franziska’s WR point gain more than offsetting Boll’s point loss. Japan is at 3[SUP]rd[/SUP] and Korea at 4[SUP]th[/SUP].
 
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If HK’s 3[SUP]rd[/SUP] player in Lee Ho Ching can maintain a sizeable gap in front of Taiwan’s 3[SUP]rd[/SUP] player in Cheng Hsien-Tzu, or if Minnie Soo can overtake Chen Szu-Yu, HK can take the 4[SUP]th[/SUP] seed.

Out of curiosity, is Minnie Soo still on the team? She seems ostensibly missing after the whole debacle about her 'allegiances', which must have put her in an impossible position considering the number of Chinese coaches and players in HK. She was also absent from the handover show, I mean parade, in July.

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HKTTA still lists her as part of the team. She took part in the recent 2nd HK Team Challenge Match.

I don't know/understand why she did what she did though. Well, given her political(?) stance, I don't expect to see her in any public events related to China?
 
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https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/tabletennis/news/2020/11/015244.html
日本勢はWTTマカオを回避し帰国

 卓球の国際大会はこの後、2021年に本格始動するWTTのプロモーションイベント「WTTマカオ」が25日に開幕し、29日までの5日間で開催される。そのためITTFファイナルズ金メダルの馬龍や陳夢ら中国勢、そして一部の海外選手が香港へ移動しているが、今回は世界ランクポイントがつかないために伊藤をはじめ日本人選手は出場しない。

日本人選手たちの次なる舞台は卓球日本一を決める「天皇杯・皇后杯2021年全日本卓球選手権大会」<1月11~17日>、そして「世界卓球2020韓国(団体戦)」<3月22~29日/釜山>と続く予定だ。
Japanese avoid WTT Macau and return home

After this, the international table tennis tournament will start on the 25th with the WTT promotional event "WTT Macau", which will start in earnest in 2021, and will be held for 5 days until the 29th. As a result, Chinese players such as Ma Long and Chen Meng of the ITTF Finals winners, and some overseas players have moved to Hong Kong, but this time Ito and other Japanese players will not participate due to the lack of world ranking points.

The next stage for Japanese players is the "Emperor's Cup / Empress Cup 2021 All-Japan Table Tennis Championships" <January 11-17>, which will decide the table tennis No 1 in Japan, and after that the "World Table Tennis Championships 2020 South Korea (Team Battle)" <March 22-29th / Busan>.


https://hochi.news/articles/20201119-OHT1T50300.html
卓球も自主隔離緩和 張本智和、石川佳純らTリーグ早期出場OK…アスリートトラック適用

 卓球「Tリーグ」が、今月12日から運用された五輪強化指定選手に対する自主隔離の緩和(通称・アスリートトラック)の適用対象となったことが19日、分かった。申請が認められた選手に関しては入国後に必要な防疫上の措置を講じた上で、14日間の待機期間中でもリーグ戦出場が可能となる。

 同制度は「五輪・パラリンピックに関連し、国内で開催される国際大会に出場する選手等」と規定されている。Tリーグは国際大会ではないが、日本卓球協会を通じてスポーツ庁に確認し、五輪への強化に果たす役割が認められたという。国際大会に参加する日本代表や海外選手が日本に戻ってから出場しやすくなり、レベルの高い試合の創出につながることが期待される。関係者は「非常にありがたいこと。競技力向上の追い風になる」と歓迎した。

 制度適用には各チームが希望する選手について個々に活動計画書や誓約書を提出し、審査を受ける。出国前や到着空港での検査、位置情報の記録や厚労省の接触確認アプリの利用などが義務付けられる。公共交通機関は原則利用せず、行動は会場や練習場など試合出場に必要な場所に限定。接触を極力減らすなど、会場での受け入れ態勢についてはリーグのガイドラインに沿って、今後検討される。

 卓球は他国リーグとの掛け持ちや自国の代表活動との兼ね合いで往来が多く、制度のメリットは計り知れない。中国で国際大会に参加した張本智和、石川佳純ら日本代表は今月下旬に帰国後、チームが希望して認められれば12月3日以降の試合から出場できる。また、海外勢は渡航制限などの影響で開幕シリーズは登録の男女32人のうち出場4人にとどまったが、今後は参戦が増える可能性は高い。国際大会の開催も不透明な中で、Tリーグは国内で海外のトップ選手と競い合える貴重な強化の場となりそうだ。
Relaxation of voluntary isolation of table tennis Tomokazu Harimoto, Kasumi Ishikawa, etc. T-League early participation OK ... Athlete track application

It was revealed on the 19th that the table tennis "T League" was subject to the relaxation of voluntary isolation (commonly known as an athlete track) for Olympic strengthening designated athletes that was operated from the 12th of this month. Players whose application has been approved will be able to participate in the league match even during the 14-day waiting period after taking necessary epidemic prevention measures after entering Japan.

The system is stipulated as "athletes participating in international competitions held in Japan related to the Olympics and Paralympics." Although the T-League is not an international tournament, it was confirmed by the Japan Sports Agency through the Japan Table Tennis Association that it was recognized for its role in strengthening the Olympics. It is expected that the Japanese national team and overseas players who participate in the international tournament will be able to participate more easily after returning to Japan, leading to the creation of high-level games. A person concerned welcomed, "I am very grateful. It will be a tailwind for improving competitiveness."

To apply the system, each team submits an activity plan and a pledge for each player desired and undergoes examination. Inspections before departure and at the arrival airport, recording of location information, and use of the contact confirmation app of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare are obligatory. As a general rule, public transportation is not used, and actions are limited to places necessary for participating in games, such as venues and practice areas. The acceptance system at the venue, such as reducing contact as much as possible, will be considered in the future in accordance with the league guidelines.

Table tennis has a lot of traffic due to the relationship with other leagues and the representative activities of one's own country, and the merit of the system is immeasurable. Tomokazu Harimoto, Kasumi Ishikawa and other Japanese national teams who participated in the international tournament in China will be able to participate in the match after December 3 if the team wishes and approves after returning to Japan later this month. In addition, overseas players have only participated in the opening series out of 32 registered men and women due to travel restrictions, but there is a high possibility that participation will increase in the future. While the holding of international competitions is uncertain, the T-League is likely to be a valuable strengthening place to compete with top players from overseas in Japan.
 
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Taking place between 25-29 November 2020, WTT Macao is a promotional showcase that will offer a first glimpse into the future of the sport. It boasts a thrilling, original playing format and will place many of the biggest table tennis stars under the spotlight of brand-new WTT surrounds.

The first change comes in the Top 4 Seed Battle. Matches will continue to be contested in a best of 5 games format, the 8-point games have been reduced to 5-point games, and Sudden Death will occur at 4 points apiece.


The second change gives the unique opportunity for the Top 4 seeds to select their opponents for the quarter-finals to add extra intrigue to the experimental event. Following the completion of the Top 4 Seed Battle, the highest ranked player will have the first say to decide their quarter-final opponent. Seed 2 will have the second pick and seed 3 the final choice, with seed 4 playing the last remaining quarter-finalist.


This change will bring an added competitive incentive for the players and unmatched drama to the Top 4 Seed Battle, ensuring that WTT Macao offers high-stakes action from the first to the final ball played.

https://www.ittf.com/2020/11/24/rule-changes-wtt-macao/

Gogo, DN! Newfound hope for the Queen of Hearts despite the Chinese netizens' sneering.

丁宁会被表妹扫的满地找球吧
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希望11:0成为正式交接棒
婊贝连夜彩排新剧本
 
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Orange line but not orange net tape?

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The Cantonese announcer (mis-)announced Robert Gardos as coming from Australia? :cool:

Hot mic up at the console room during DHK vs Szocs?

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The Cantonese announcer (mis-)announced Robert Gardos as coming from Australia? :cool:

Wells, I often struggle to pronounce Europe (歐洲) and Australia (澳洲) in Cantonese, although I'm not good at the language.

That aside, the lucky5 format for the top 4 seeds was so... anticlimactic. I think even LSW could have participated in her current state. It felt like the Chinese women were just warming up when the matches ended.
 
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Austria(奧地利) and Australia(澳洲) end in different lengths and characters. I just checked out the replay and he definitely mixed them up. :cool:

As for the scoring system, given it's a promotional event, hopefully they get some usual data out of this experiment...
 
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