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Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng Withdraw from ITTF World Rankings

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Published in Table Tennis
Tuesday, 31 December 2024 18:00

On 31 December 2024, the Chinese Table Tennis Association announced that three of the sports most iconic figuresMa Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Menghave been withdrawn from the ITTF World Rankings.

Ma Long, widely celebrated as one of the greatest table tennis players in history, has achieved unparalleled success in his illustrious career. A two-time singles Olympic Champion (2016, 2020), three-time singles World Champion (2015, 2017, 2019), and a three-time singles World Cup winner (2012, 2015, 2024), he is among the few Grand Slam champions of the sport. Known as The Dragon, Ma Longs dominance extended to team events, securing numerous World Team Championship and Olympic Team gold medals for China. His supremacy in the sport is further highlighted by his record-breaking reign as world number one, maintaining the top position in the world rankings longer than any other player in history. His relentless drive, impeccable technique, and sportsmanship have left an indelible mark on the sport, inspiring players and fans across generations.

Chen Meng has been a dominant figure in womens table tennis, cementing her legacy with remarkable achievements on the sports grandest stages. As the singles Olympic Champion at both Paris 2024 and Tokyo 2020, as well as the womens singles World Cup winner in 2020, Chen has consistently showcased her brilliance. Her contributions have been instrumental in Chinas success, securing multiple World Team Championship and Olympic Team gold medals. While the singles World Championship title eluded her, with two silver medals (2019, 2023) and a bronze (2021), Chen Mengs extraordinary career has been inspiring players worldwide.

Fan Zhendong, one of table tennis brightest stars, has cemented his legacy as a generational talent. The Paris 2024 singles Olympic Champion, a two-time singles World Champion (2021, 2023), and a four-time singles World Cup winner (2016, 2018, 2019, 2020), he has dominated the sport with unmatched consistency. Renowned for his explosive power, Fan has also been a cornerstone of Chinas success in team events, securing multiple World Team Championship and Olympic Team gold medals. As a long-time world number one, his resilience and adaptability have earned him a place among the greatest of the sport

The latest ITTF World Rankings are available here.

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