In Translation: Ito Mima And More World-Class Athletes at 2017 Chinese A-League (Division 1)


The Chinese A-League (Division 1) may not be as competitive as the Chinese Super League but it is still a very high-level competition field and has attracted many non-Chinese world class athletes to take part in the League.

Wrapping Up The Incredible 2017 Chinese A-League (Division 1)


I rarely follow every match of the A-League because there are no live streaming for this competition. While the competition probably isn't going to be as exciting as the Chinese Super League, it's going to be interesting as many future hopefuls gain their experiences and polish their techniques here and become big names a few years later.

In Translation: Zhang Chao The Iron Man At His Last National Games


Zhang Chao is widely known as one of the 'Six Little Dragons' alongside with Wang Hao, Chen Qi, Qiu Yike, Hao Shuai and Shan Mingjie. 4 among the 6 have become coaches and led their teams to compete at the National Games. Whereas Hao Shuai and Zhang Chao were still competing at the 2017 National Games. Zhang Chao has a decent performance at the Games but the defeat in the men's team semifinals has left him regrets. CCTV 5 has a fluff which featured behind the scene of the team competition and his struggles in the semifinals against Yan Sheng, a 20-year-old pips-out penholder from Team Sichuan.

Big Names Commemorate China-US Ping Pong Diplomacy In New York


Phto: Eastday
When most of the Chines table tennis national team members and coaches are either heading to the Austrian Open or competing at Asian Cup in India, Liangeuoliang, Yan Sen, Wang Hao, Ding Ning and many big names in the Chinese table tennis world had a friendly match in the headquarter of UN in New York to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the China-US Ping Pong Diplomacy.


In Translation: Don't Stop Believin'! Wang Manyu Will Learn From Mistakes


The National Games is always a stage where promising young athletes shine. This year Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi and Wang Chuqin prove themselves at the 13th National Games in Tianjin, especially Wang Manyu.

Throwback Thursday: Moments At The Past Asian Cup

When the National Games has just wrapped up, an exciting table tennis week is coming ahead. There are European Team Championships, Asian Cup, Austrian Open, T2 APAC and many table tennis competitions taking place in this and the coming week. As a companion piece of the 2017 Asian Cup schedule / live stream links, I decided to write a Throwback Thursday that highlights special moments in the past Asian Cup!


In Translation: Zhu Yuling Walks Us Through Sichuan's First Gold Ever

Photo: 李武军
Team Sichuan on average aged 20 created history at the 13th National Games in Tianjin. They won the women's team champion under the leadership of 22-year-old Zhu Yuling. The following translated interview walks us through the inside stories of the champion-winning team.


2017 Asian Cup: Rosters & Schedule & Live Stream Links

Photo: TFFI

We're 3 days away from the 2017 Asian Cup, to be held in Ahmedabad, India, from 15 to 17 September. 32 top table tennis athletes from Asia will be competing for the men's singles and women's singles title.

In Translation: Ding Ning Post Women's Singles Interview


The National Games is one of the toughest competition for many Chinese table tennis athletes. In 10 days they strive for 7 titles. In day 10, Ding Ning won 4-2 over Liu Shiwen in the women's singles finals. Let's see how would she comment on that match and what does she want to do after the National Games!

In Translation: Xu Xin Post-National Games Thank You Message


Xu Xin walked away with 1 gold (team), 1 silver (men's doubles) and 4th place (men's singles) at the 13th National Games. Not only does he earn himself an excellent result from the games, he leaves an unforgettable moment and respectable spirit to the audience and the athletes who involved in the 13th National Games. On September 6, the last competition day for table tennis at the 13th National Games, Xu Xin wrote a long thank you message on his weibo (a Chinese twitter) and here is the translation of his message.

13th Chinese National Games: Day 10 Recap


The singles finals conclude day 10 and table tennis event at the 13th National Games. Ding Ning clinched the women's singles and the men's singles title goes to Ma Long while Xu Xin withdrew from today's competition due to injuries.

13th Chinese National Games: Day 9 Recap & Matches of Day 10




Day 9 in Tianjin is a day of women's doubles and men's doubles. Mu Zi and Gu Yuting celebrate winning the women's doubles title and the men's doubles champion goes to Fan Zhendong and Zhou Yu who were the men's doubles champion at the 12th National Games as well.

13th Chinese National Games: Day 8 Recap & Matches of Day 9


Quarterfinal action begins on day 8 with men's / women's doubles and singles in play. It was a smooth sailing for the no.1 seeded men's doubles and women's doubles as they swept aside their opponents in three games. While the singles competition was full of cheers and tears.

13th Chinese National Games: Day 7 Recap & Matches of Day 8


Day 7 in Tianjin Hao Shuai and Wang Yidi / Yu Ziyang and Wang Manyu won gold medal in the mixed doubles. The top 8 of the men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles and women's doubles have come out today as well.

13th Chinese National Games: Day 5 Recap & Matches of Day 6




Day 5, half way through the competition, Team Sichuan and Team Shanghai won the women's team and men's titles respectively! Do your predictions match the results? Leave your comment in the comment box below. There will be mixed doubles, women's singles and men's singles tomorrow. Read the following post which gives you information about today's result and tomorow's schedule.