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Fan Zhendong

(樊振東)

Fan Zhendong
Fan Zhendong
樊振東
The latest news on Fan Zhendong, Chinese professional table tennis player, including table tennis news and updates.
Fan Zhendong, pictured after clinching National Games gold in Macau last month, was among three Chinese players to withdraw from the world rankings a year ago. Photo: Xinhua
ITTF

Fan Zhendong won’t get easy route back to play in LA Olympics: table tennis boss

He can earn 2028 spot the same way North Koreans have previously, ITTF’s Petra Sorling suggests amid Fan’s absence from world rankings.

World Table Tennis (WTT)

Chinese statement on Sun Yingsha, Wang Chuqin withdrawals leaves fans confused

World Table Tennis (WTT)

WTT Finals in Hong Kong was ‘beyond my expectations’, table tennis boss says

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WTT Finals: Lebrun reveals which Chinese ace he most wants to beat in Hong Kong

After a life-changing Paris Olympics, French teen is getting up to speed again, fresh from a ‘crazy’ Muscat final victory over his brother.

Felix Lebrun plays in this month’s WTT Champions tournament in Frankfurt. Photo: Getty Images
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WTT Finals: Truls Moregard aims to create more happy memories of Hong Kong

After making a statement on previous visit, Swedish table tennis star will have China’s top names in his sights at year-end event.

2025 National Games

Record-breaker Ma Long leads Beijing to National Games table tennis team gold

Victory over Shanghai sees the veteran win his fifth gold medal in his sixth appearance at the multi-sport event.

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Fan Zhendong cements legacy at National Games after completing ‘super grand slam’

Table tennis legend in action again on Thursday in men’s teams final against world No 1 Wang Chuqin and Ma Long.

Fan Zhendong of Shanghai hits a return against Liang Jingkun of Hebei during their team event quarter-final in the National Games in Macau on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
2025 National Games

National Games: Fan v Wang part 2, Hong Kong’s fencers go again – what to watch

Beijing face Shanghai in team table tennis final, so Fan Zhendong plays Wang Chuqin a second time, while Hong Kong mountain bikers join fray.

2025 National Games

Coleman Wong, fencing medallists Hsieh and Ho – what to watch at National Games

Table tennis team competitions get serious, while athletics emerges from swimming’s shadow.

2025 National Games

National Games, day 6: fencer Ho wins historic sabre silver, Hsieh épée bronze

Aaron Ho equals the best finish of any Hong Kong fencer at a National Games and is the city’s first sabreist to win a medal.

Aaron Ho stormed through his semi-final at Kai Tak Arena. Photo: Elson Li
2025 National Games

Fencing begins and Haughey carries on – what to watch on National Games day 6

Saturday’s events include Siobhan Haughey’s 100 metres freestyle final, Kaylin Hsieh’s épée comp and some epic-looking table tennis clashes.

Hong Kong’s Kaylin Hsieh (left) will be in National Games action on Saturday at Kai Tak Arena. Photo: Dickson Lee
2025 National Games

Tight National Games contest between China’s Wang, Hong Kong’s Wong warms hearts

Table tennis fans were quick to comment online on the pair’s bond after the thrilling match, which was settled only in seven games.

2025 National Games

Zhang, 18, beats Pan Zhanle, Sun Yang at National Games, but Pan wins relay gold

Youngster triumphs in men’s 400 metres freestyle in Shenzhen, while first weightlifting and dressage medals are decided.

2025 National Games

What to know about the National Games, where some of world’s best come to play

Some of the world’s top sportsmen and women will battle it out in the pool, court and track across the Greater Bay Area.

Table tennis players Wang Chuqin, Ma Long and Fan Zhendong will be among the biggest names competing at the National Games. Photo: Eugene Lee
2025 National Games

Fan and Wang on collision course for blockbuster semi-final in Macau

Galaxy of table tennis stars head to city for National Games, with Fan Zhendong and Wang in same half of draw for men’s singles.

Fan Zhendong will represent Shanghai at this year’s National Games. Photo: Xinhua
2025 National Games

China moves to keep toxic fan culture off social media for National Games

After athletes including Fan Zhendong and Chen Yuxi fell victim, ‘Clean and Bright’ campaign targets issues such as bullying and doxxing.

World Table Tennis (WTT)

China’s ‘little devil’ Zhu Qihui already a table tennis world beater – at 13

The teen, who wins regularly above her age group, has been likened to world No 1 Sun Yingsha, Olympic champion Fan Zhendong.

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Harimoto sparks backlash, says Wang Chuqin only good China table tennis player

The 22-year-old says he, Swede Truls Moregard and Brazil’s Hugo Calderano are capable of “consistently beating” their Chinese rivals.

Japan’s Harimoto Tomokazu told a magazine that Fan Zhendong and Lin Shidong had “great backhands” that were “not difficult to deal with”. Photo: Xinhua
ITTF

If China’s table tennis dominance is challenged, will the sport grow globally?

World Table Tennis CEO says Europe’s men making a ‘massive wave’, but diversity in the women’s game needs to be worked on.

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Supporters certain Fan ‘will be back’ after losses in German table tennis league

Chinese Olympic champion suffers two defeats with his Bundesliga team, but teammates, fans adamant he will adapt and return to form.

Mainland China

Pandas and table tennis: China’s national icons fall victim to toxic fan culture

Panda conservation centre and table tennis star speak out about cyberbullying, internet rumours and the dark side of online fandom.

Chinese table tennis star Fan Zhendong says he suffered “significant psychological trauma” after a fan broke into his hotel room in 2023. Photo: Xinhua
ITTF

Fan Zhendong condemns ‘battlefield’ of China’s toxic fan culture

Intrusive behaviour has caused stress, table tennis star says in television interview.

China’s Fan Zhendong in action at the Paris Olympics last August. Photo: AFP
ITTF

Fan Zhendong ticket sales spark frenzy as fans praise low prices in Germany

Season tickets sell out within 24 hours at Fan’s new club 1. FC Saarbrucken.

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‘Farewell, Comrade Boll’: China fans hail retiring German table tennis ace

Timo Boll won legions of fans across mainland China for challenging the country’s dominance over past 20 years.

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Call to rush Fan Zhendong back into China table tennis team after perfect return

Olympic champion ends long absence with impressive results at opening leg of China Table Tennis Super League.

Fan Zhendong serves against Lin Shidong at the China Table Tennis Super League event in Hebei. Photo: Xinhua
ITTF

Fan Zhendong signs Bundesliga deal, official hails ‘huge moment for table tennis’

Olympic champion to return to competition with 1. FC Saarbrücken, who also have Sweden’s Truls Moregard in squad.

China’s Fan Zhendong is expected to return to action at home and abroad over the next few months. Photo: AFP
ITTF

Lots of work to be done for China to return to top of men’s table tennis: Wang

New president of country’s table tennis association Wang Liqin says entire men’s team needs to improve, despite World Championships success.

ITTF

Hongkongers grab fourth bronze, China pair slip to historic doubles defeat

Lin Shidong and Lin Gaoyuan’s 3-1 loss at World Table Tennis Championships first time in 50 years China has not made men’s semi-finals.

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