Tag: Fan Zhendong
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ITTF Sets Up Task Force After Chinese Trios Ranking Boycott
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has set up a task force after the Chinese trio of Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng boycotted the rankings following a new rule update. The new rule stated that players who did not participate in World Table Tennis (WTT) events could be fined US$5,000. In a statement,…
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Ma Long Joins Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng; Retires From ITTF Rankings
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Ma Long has withdrawn from the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) rankings, it was revealed on Tuesday when the World Rankings were updated. He became the third Chinese paddler to take the decision after Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng quit months after winning the Paris 2024 men’s and women’s singles events respectively.…
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‘Fines’ Force Olympic Champions Fan Zhendong And Chen Meng To Retire From ITTF Rankings
Barely five months after winning the Paris 2024 men’s and women’s singles events respectively, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng have decided to retire from the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) rankings on Friday. The Chinese paddlers took the decision in unison due to the fines imposed on players who did not take part in international…