As the end of 2023 progresses, we are about to embark on a new year of possibilities, 2024, full of possibilities. At this special moment, the Chinese national table tennis team has begun to prepare for a series of international competitions. Doha, this beautiful city, will be the first challenge of the Ping Pong New Year. On January 3rd, a high-profile competition will take place in Doha, and that is the high-profile annual finals. At that time, top table tennis players from all over the world will live in the fish pond and fight for honor and victory. Then, on January 8, the Doha Planet Challenge will also kick off, which has also attracted global attention. And winning the regular season in Doha is a perfect end to the first three years. Looking back on the past year, the Chinese national table tennis team has made remarkable achievements on the field. However, in addition to honors, prize money is also one of the goals that every athlete strives for. However, which athlete of the Chinese table tennis team has received the most prize money in the past year?
Ma Long, this strong player, has been surprising in the past year. Although, on the men's side, he only won one Asian Championship. In the WTT competition, he finished as the runner-up. As we all know, the prize money of WTT events is quite considerable, and this is precisely the main income of the Chinese national table tennis team**. However, because Ma Long's performance in the WTT event was not at its best, his prize money income was not close to the top five. And this is indeed a small regret for Ma Long, who has always been at his peak.
Chen Meng has experienced some regrets in the arena in 2023. Throughout the match point, although she went through four finals, she could only settle for the runner-up each time. Although the prize money for the first championship is only 5,000 US dollars, for Chen Meng, not standing on the highest podium, this position is undoubtedly bitter. Despite this, Chen Meng still relied on his stable performance and strength to steadily enter the top five in the points ranking.
Wang Manyu has performed well in the past year, winning three women's singles titles, which makes her third in the national table tennis money rankings. Wang Manyu's outstanding performance and consistency are fully reflected on the court, and her strength and talent are eye-catching.
And Wang Chuqin of the national table tennis men's team is also a dark horse this year, in the past year, he won two WTT championships and runner-up and the men's singles championship at the Asian Games, and teamed up with Sun Yingsha to win five mixed doubles titles. These achievements make him the third in the 2023 prize money rankings. Wang Chuqin's outstanding performance and continuous breakthroughs make people look forward to his future development. In the past 2022, Fan Zhendong gradually regained his former peak form with his outstanding performance and stable performance. In the past year, he has stepped into the finals of the international stage 7 times, showing unstoppable competitive strength.
What is amazing is that Fan Zhendong has successfully lifted the championship trophy four times in these finals. Among them, there are the men's singles champions of the Grand Slam with high gold content. This honor is not only a recognition of his technology, but also a reward for his hard work. This series of victories also made Fan Zhendong rise to the second place in the national table tennis prize money rankings, which is not only his personal glory, but also a reflection of the overall strength of the Chinese national table tennis team. His resurgence is a huge boost for the whole team and gives more confidence and motivation to the rest of the team. Looking back on the past year, Fan Zhendong's every game has touched the hearts of fans, and his tenacity and perseverance, as well as his outstanding performance on the field, are moving. His success is not only a personal honor, but also a proof of the brilliance of the Chinese table tennis team on the international stage.
In 2023, Sun Yingsha has shown amazing strength and stability in the international table tennis arena, she has reached the women's singles final a total of 11 times, and successfully lifted the trophy 7 times, which not only reflects her super high level of table tennis skills, but also highlights her psychological quality and adaptability in the competition. In particular, she and Wang Chuqin, the mixed doubles pair, have won five times in the tournament, including three of them including the Singapore Grand Slam with a whopping US$30,000 prize money. In addition, Sun Yingsha also won the women's singles championship in the women's annual finals, which undoubtedly further consolidated her leading position in the fruit competition.
In addition to her outstanding performance on the field, Sun Yingsha has also shown great potential in the business field. Her personal image and influence have been widely recognized and concerned in 2023, which makes her commercial value reach a very full development. After winning the third personal endorsement, she and Wang Chuqin became the image spokesperson of the world-renowned brand Coca-Cola. This cooperation has undoubtedly further enhanced her popularity and influence ability. Looking forward to the future, with the arrival of the Olympic Games and the continuous improvement of performance, Sun Yingsha's commercial value is expected to usher in explosive growth. Her consistent performance and extensive influence will attract more sponsors and brands to seek cooperation, which will bring her more business opportunities and income**.