Fan zhendong, Ma Long and Cheng Meng announces Retirement from WTT/ITTF

[PoppaChubby]

CCTV showing Aruna and French players

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Simon and the Bros have clearly expressed their disapointment on X, Simon does not accept WTT declarations. Also, both him and Quadri have many times said they could not bear it anymore. They should really start a players' union like Djoker did with Ons Jabeur, the TPTA.

https://x.com/GauzySimon/status/1873062865999151161?mx=2

You always need some french to start a protest right ? burning some things while drinking wine at a terrasse is their national sport hahaha

 

[TTHopeful]

Any latest on this matter? WTT posted this recently ..

 

[Tony's Table Tennis]

Any latest on this matter? WTT posted this recently ..

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Ma Long said he will retire quietly, of which he did
he allowed CTTA to make such announcement and WTT posting a tribute it seems.

it was a pity there was no proper fan farewell and I sure don't think Ma Long will make a comeback to the international stage, because CTTA and FZD made use of word games in "withdrawal from world ranking", while it is more "retirement from international table tennis", especially in the case of Ma Long and Chen Meng.

 

[zeio]

Chinese ping pong star Fan Zhendong樊振东 speaks out for the first time on withdrawal from WTT rankings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXemtg02dm4

Chinese Table Tennis Stars Withdraw from World Rankings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdB5-KdOWj8

 

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Announced today in response to the recent news. Happening at Singapore Smash so very soon:

ITTF Establishes Task Force to Address Players’ Concerns - International Table Tennis Federation

In response to recent developments, the ITTF Executive Board, in a meeting held on 2 January 2025, approved the creation of a dedicated task force to gather feedback from players and review existing regulations. The ITTF is fully committed to creating a supportive environment for players’...

www.ittf.com

 

[Tony's Table Tennis]

Announced today in response to the recent news. Happening at Singapore Smash so very soon:

ITTF Establishes Task Force to Address Players’ Concerns - International Table Tennis Federation

In response to recent developments, the ITTF Executive Board, in a meeting held on 2 January 2025, approved the creation of a dedicated task force to gather feedback from players and review existing regulations. The ITTF is fully committed to creating a supportive environment for players’...

www.ittf.com

yep
hopefully there no one from CTTA involved on that list
but the wording does say "will include"
so it doesn't say its only those few people, maybe there are more than those listed...

however, I would allow Liu Shiwen on that list, no CNT coaches turn management.

Most of everything is heavily CTTA influenced, and now they the one calling for changes.
It sure isn't fair for those other players calling for changes, but I hope they get their voice heard too.

 

[JackJohnson]

yep
hopefully there no one from CTTA involved on that list
but the wording does say "will include"
so it doesn't say its only those few people, maybe there are more than those listed...

however, I would allow Liu Shiwen on that list, no CNT coaches turn management.

Most of everything is heavily CTTA influenced, and now they the one calling for changes.
It sure isn't fair for those other players calling for changes, but I hope they get their voice heard too.

Need former and current players in the task force as well

 

[Tony's Table Tennis]

Here is a Chinese explanation on what this whole FZD, CM weibo post really means
Link Here

 

[Janard]

Here is a Chinese explanation on what this whole FZD, CM weibo post really means
Link Here

gone.

 

[piligrim]

China table tennis chief backs Fan, Chen as Ma Long joins their rankings boycott

Liu Guoliang vows to push global governing bodies to change rules on skipping World Table Tennis events, calling them ‘really questionable’.

www.scmp.com

 

[Tony's Table Tennis]

China table tennis chief backs Fan, Chen as Ma Long joins their rankings boycott

Liu Guoliang vows to push global governing bodies to change rules on skipping World Table Tennis events, calling them ‘really questionable’.

www.scmp.com

Don't worry.

CTTA chair Liu Guoliang has already had an urgent meeting with WTT Board Chair Liu Guoliang and then covered the meeting findings to ITTF Vice Chair Liu Guoliang and ITTF has annouced they will have a task force to handle this matter, probably headed by the same 3 VIPs listed above

 

[pongfugrasshopper]

Don't worry.

CTTA chair Liu Guoliang has already had an urgent meeting with WTT Board Chair Liu Guoliang and then covered the meeting findings to ITTF Vice Chair Liu Guoliang and ITTF has annouced they will have a task force to handle this matter, probably headed by the same 3 VIPs listed above

That's actually not far from reality. From the article that pilgrim linked:

“The latest WTT terms and conditions were sanctioned by Liu, chair of the WTT Council, before being approved by Liu, executive vice-president of the ITTF,” He said. “These new rules were then conveyed to Liu, president of the Chinese Table Tennis Association.”

 

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[Tony's Table Tennis]

That's actually not far from reality. From the article that pilgrim linked:

“The latest WTT terms and conditions were sanctioned by Liu, chair of the WTT Council, before being approved by Liu, executive vice-president of the ITTF,” He said. “These new rules were then conveyed to Liu, president of the Chinese Table Tennis Association.”

well, that article is probably based on what I shared on Wednesday

https://www.tabletennisdaily.com/forum/topics/fan-zhendong-ma-long-and-cheng-meng-announces-retirement-from-wtt-ittf.36209/post-501116

however in LGL's interview, he said, his personally capacity.
so there is 1 person with 4 hats, not 3... my mistake

 

[cybershapedragon]

Not only LGL, most WTT offcials have multiple hats. The members of the Task Force established by ITTF caused most of the players' concern they are going to address.

 

[Janard]

Not sure where is a good place to post but CTTA just announced their criteria for WTTC 2025. Pardon my unprofessional translation.

（一） 获得2024年巴黎奥运会乒乓球项目冠军的运动员自动获得2025年世乒赛决赛单打项目参赛资格。资格接受情况需在国际乒联最后一次换人截止时间前5天确认。

(1) Gold medalists from Paris 2024 Olympics would automatically qualify, but need to confirm their intent 5 days before the registration deadline. -> seems like they worded it broad (e.g. Mister 32 and Silver Sha) instead of specifying only Singles winners lol, and the last part of the clause sounds like a shoutout to FZD who might not be responsive to them

（二）根据2025年3月11日公布的国际乒联单打世界排名名单，中国队排名最高的男、女各2名运动员自动获得2025年世乒赛决赛单打项目参赛资格。

(2) Top 2 highest ranked players from CNT announced during the 11 March WR list.

（三）获得以下比赛男、女子单打项目冠军的运动员将按下列先后顺序依次获得2025年世乒赛决赛的参赛资格:
1.2025年国际乒联男、女子世界杯 (如2025年世乒赛决赛竞赛规程中公布的调整报名截止日在4月20日前，则此条作废)
2.2025年WTT新加坡大满贯
3.2025年亚洲杯

In order of priority, winners of the Singles category from the following events:
- World Cup 2025
- SG Smash 2025
- Asian Cup 2025

（四）如通过上述三条选拔标准选出人数未占满单打项目参赛名额，国家乒乓球队教练组将以近期国际和国内成人系列赛事成绩为依据，统筹考虑运动员对外战绩、近期表现、年龄结构、打法配备、培养潜力等因素，通过国家队内部选拔确定运动员获得2025年世乒赛决赛参赛资格。

(4) Any remaining slots will basically be recommended by CNT based on latest performance, win rates against foreigners, age, play styles, grooming potential etc.

 

[Tony's Table Tennis]

CNT/CTTA has some problems to sort out.

1. 3 stars retire from ITTF/WTT
2. chinese fans pissed off and spamming WTT
3. attu cup announced and 3 stars names are not included - including the stars were invited to take part, but was replaced by other players by CNT.
4. chinese fans are pissed off at CTTA/CNT
5. CTTA/CNT has now banned all official fan groups within China and trying remove all the bad publicly and having posts and videos removed etc.

National table tennis team disbands all official fan groups on social media platforms - Global Times

www.globaltimes.cn

 

[piligrim]

Sun Yingsha, Wang Chuqin ask table tennis chiefs for better deal for players

Prize money, packed calendar and rankings are raised at meeting between players and officials on sidelines of Singapore Smash.

www.scmp.com

 

[Tony's Table Tennis]

Sun Yingsha, Wang Chuqin ask table tennis chiefs for better deal for players

Prize money, packed calendar and rankings are raised at meeting between players and officials on sidelines of Singapore Smash.

www.scmp.com

I would have preferred LGL sit with ITTF in the photo

 

[pongfugrasshopper]

FZD eligible for World Cup if he wants to as he is World Champion.