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New ITTF Rankings: Wang and Sun Rise, Champs Fall

1/2/2025

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Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha have claimed the top spots in the latest ITTF world rankings for men's and women's singles. Meanwhile, Olympic champions Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng have been dropped from the rankings due to new penalties for missing WTT tournaments. CTTA president Liu Guoliang is voicing strong opposition and pushing for rule changes.

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Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha have claimed the top spots in the latest ITTF world rankings for men's and women's singles. Meanwhile, Olympic champions Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng have been dropped from the rankings due to new penalties for missing WTT tournaments. CTTA president Liu Guoliang is voicing strong opposition and pushing for rule changes.