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From Rio to Tokyo: Li Sun "Our Secret is to Play the Simplest Shot to Its Best"
Who will be leading the Chinese national team in the next 4 years? New starts and new trends will emerge in the new Olympic cycle. We already know the official result of the Chinese National coaching team but we might also want to know the vision and targets for the coming years. "Table Tennis World", a Chinese table tennis magazine, has transcribed the recruitment speech of some of the applicants. Here is the summary of Li Sun's speech in English.
In Translation: Reflection on 2017 Asian Championships Hand-Written by the Chinese Women's Team
Few days ago, we saw pictures about the men's close-door training posted by the head coach, Liu Guoliang. Today, the CCTV 5 reporter, Li Wujun, posted pictures about the women's team in close-door training in Huangshi, including reflections on 2017 Asian Championships and major rivals listed.
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| Reflection on 2017 Asian Championships were posted on the board. Photo: 李武军 |
Throwback Thursday: Liu Guoliang and Kim Taek Soo Pair Up to Play Men's Doubles -- The 0.5 Medal, Transnational Collaboration in Table Tennis
1 month leading up to the 2017 Dusseldorf World Championships while the Korea Open has just ended. There are not much to follow until the World Championships starts. No worries! Throwback Thursday will feature players and fluffs related to the Worlds in the coming 5 weeks. Check the "Marvellous 12", the Chinese Trials, to know more about the selection/competition process of the Worlds participants of the Chinese team. Follow the blog for the weekly-updated Throwback Thursday.
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| Liu Guoliang and Kim Taek Soo playing men's doubles in 2005 Photo: Sina Sport |
From Rio to Tokyo: Liu Guozheng "Coaches Need to Understand the Athletes"
Who will be leading the Chinese national team in the next 4 years? New starts and new trends will emerge in the new Olympic cycle. We already know the official result of the Chinese National coaching team but we might also want to know the vision and targets for the coming years. "Table Tennis World", a Chinese table tennis magazine, has transcribed the recruitment speech of some of the applicants. Here is the summary of Liu Guozheng's speech in English.
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From Rio to Tokyo: Wang Hao the Innovator Ready for Making Innovations in the New Quad
Who will be leading the Chinese national team in the next 4 years? New starts and new trends will emerge in the new Olympic cycle. We already know the official result of the Chinese National coaching team but we might also want to know the vision and targets for the coming years. "Table Tennis World", a Chinese table tennis magazine, has transcribed the recruitment speech of some of the applicants. Here is the summary of Wang Hao's speech in English.
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Throwback Thursday: Story of the Head of the Chinese Men's Team -- Qin Zhijian
At the 2017 Asian Championships the Chinese men defended all their titles in the men's team, singles, doubles and mixed doubles but they experienced unexpected defeats of Ma Long and Xu Xin at the championships. It was also the first time Qin Zhijian led the team as the chief-coach of the Chinese national men's A team. Many may know Qin Zhijian as Ma Long's national team coach or the newly named chief-coach of the men's team but how much do we know about him as an athletes? This week's Throwback Thursday we have gone back in time to show you glimpse of Qin Zhijian in his time as an athlete.
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| 2017 Asian Championships Men's Team Champion |
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| 1994 World Team Cup Men's Team Champion (Qin Zhijian first from the right) Photo: Souho Sport |
From Rio to Tokyo: Ma Lin, A Transition From Athlete to Coach
Who will be leading the Chinese national team in the next 4 years? New starts and new trends will emerge in the new Olympic cycle. We already know the official result of the Chinese National coaching team but we might also want to know the vision and targets for the coming years. "Table Tennis World", a Chinese table tennis magazine, has transcribed the recruitment speech of some of the applicants. Here is the summary of Ma Lin's speech in English.
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Must-See Matches from the 2017 Asian Table Tennis Championships
Last week, the best Asian table tennis players gathered in Wuxi, China to play in the 2017 Asian Championships. There was the comeback of the Olympic and World medalists, as well as the emergence of young hopefuls. If you have not watched all these exciting moments, sit back, relax and get watching. The list of Must-See Matches starts now!
In Translation: What Does 2017 Asian Championships Imply?
Liu Guoliang and Qin Zhijian Commented on the 2017 Asian Championships!
It is the end of the 2017 Asian Championships but it is only the start of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic cycle. What does 2017 Asian Championships imply? Here are a few key points said by Liu Guoliang, the head coach of the Chinese National Team and Qin Zhijian, the new chief-coach of the Chinese men's national team, at the end of the championship. I cannot find the clip of the interview from CCTV 5, so this is a rough translation of what they mentioned.
It is the end of the 2017 Asian Championships but it is only the start of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic cycle. What does 2017 Asian Championships imply? Here are a few key points said by Liu Guoliang, the head coach of the Chinese National Team and Qin Zhijian, the new chief-coach of the Chinese men's national team, at the end of the championship. I cannot find the clip of the interview from CCTV 5, so this is a rough translation of what they mentioned.
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| Miu Hirano made history while the Chinese missed the top of the podium in women's singles Photo: 乒乓世界 |
Recap: 2017 Asian Championships in 3 Minutes
7 events in 8 days, the 2017 Asian Championships in Wuxi, China has finally come to an end. It was a long week, so here is a recap which may save your time from catching up all the matches. Let's get right down to business!
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Throwback Thursday: The Asian Champion Who Was One Step Shy of Being World Champion -- Cui Qinglei
Congratulations to the Chinese team who topped the podium in the 2017 Asian Championships women's team and men's team events. If you haven't followed the 2017 Asian Championships lately, it is not too late to watch it now! There are still the singles and doubles to come (Here is the TV schedule). The Chinese team has sent their top players to play in front of the home crowd in 2017 Asian Championships but Cui Qinglei from the men's team may be a relatively less-heard player. In this Asian Championships, Cui Qinglei was being heard but not seen as he did not have a chance to play in the team event despite being listed in the team lineup. No worries. This week's Throwback Thursday looks at notable moments of Cui Qinglei, the right-handed shakehand Chinese player.
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| Cui Qinglei in the men's team award ceremony Photo by 李武军 |
From Rio to Tokyo: Xiao Zhan Highlights the Importance of Trust and Communication
Who will be leading the Chinese national team in the next 4 years? New starts and new trends will emerge in the new Olympic cycle. We already know the official result of the Chinese National coaching team but we might also want to know the vision and targets for the coming years. "Table Tennis World", a Chinese table tennis magazine, has transcribed the recruitment speech of some of the applicants. Here is the summary of Xiao Zhan's speech in English.
From Rio to Tokyo: Qin Zhijian Takes Over New Position in New Olympic Cycle
Who will be leading the Chinese national team in the next 4 years? New starts and new trends will emerge in the new Olympic cycle. We already know the official result of the Chinese National coaching team but we might also want to know the vision and targets for the coming years. "Table Tennis World", a Chinese table tennis magazine, has transcribed the recruitment speech of some of the applicants. Here is the summary of Qin Zhijian's speech in English.
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| Source: 乒乓世界 Table Tennis World |
2017 Asian Championship Live Stream and TV Schedule
2017 Asian Championships is ongoing and will be ended on 16 April. For those who cannot watch the competition live, don't be upset because CCTV5 and CCTV5 + is broadcasting most of the competition! The following is the TV broadcast schedule!
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From Rio to Tokyo: Kong Linghui States 8 Points to Extend the Dominance
Who will be leading the Chinese national team in the next 4 years? New starts and new trends will emerge in the new Olympic cycle. We already know the official result of the Chinese National coaching team but we might also want to know the vision and targets for the coming years. "Table Tennis World", a Chinese table tennis magazine, has transcribed the recruitment speech of some of the applicants. Here is the summary of Kong Linghui's speech in English.
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| Source: CTTA |
From Rio to Tokyo: Liu Guoliang Ready for Next Adventure
Who will be leading the Chinese national team in the next 4 years? New starts and new trends will emerge in the new Olympic cycle. We already know the list of the Chinese National coaching team but we might also want to know the vision and targets for the coming years. "Table Tennis World", a Chinese table tennis magazine, has transcribed the recruitment speech of some of the applicants. Without further ado, here is the summary of Liu Guoliang's speech in English.
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| Source: CTTA |
Confirmation of Chinese National Team Coach Arrangements in the Tokyo Quadrennium
National Sports Bureau officials gathered in Anshan on 29 and 30 March to decide the Chinese national coach arrangements. There were 22 applicants applying for 21 positions and the result has officially announced today. The followings are the coaches who have named to the Chinese National Team.
Throwback Thursday: The Ups and Downs in 4 Asian Championships -- Liu Shiwen
The 2017 Asian Championship will be started in 3-day time. It is also the first international meet for Liu Shiwen since her intentional-play suspension. During the suspension, Liu Shiwen played outstandingly in the national competition, winning the team champion in the 2016 Chinese Super League and making a 11-straight win in the 2017 Chinese Trials (Marvellous 12). Will she keep the momentum going?
I believe she will but I do not predict future, I review history. This week's Throwback Thursday features Liu Shiwen's past Asian Championships.
I believe she will but I do not predict future, I review history. This week's Throwback Thursday features Liu Shiwen's past Asian Championships.
Chinese National Team Coach Applicants Meet in Anshan
National Sports Bureau officials gathered in Anshan on 29 and 30 March to decide the Chinese national team coach arrangements. There were 22 applicants, including national team coach Liu Guoliang, Kong Linghui and Qin Zhijian. Applicants gave their speeches on their vision of the sport development, their strength and weaknesses and reviewed their coaching experience in the past quadrennium.
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Medals for the 2017 Asian Championship
2017 Asian Championship will be held from 9 April to 16 April in Wuxi, Jiangsu, which is the hometown of the legendary Cai Zhenhua and 1987 World champion Hui Jun. The competition will start a week later but there are still no details about the participants for each event. Don't be upset (I know how it feels), the Chinese Table Tennis Association announced the design of the medal instead!
The Medals for the 2017 Asian Championship
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