行业观察：乒乓大国无大赛，国乒输了吗？

Group 1 - The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has become a focal point in the global sports industry due to a controversial election process, where Petra Sörling narrowly won re-election as president by a two-vote margin against Ahmad Khalil Al-Muhannad [2][4] - The election process faced significant disruptions, with multiple associations joining late, leading to protests and dissatisfaction among attendees [2][4] - China lost the bid to host the 2029 World Table Tennis Championships to Brazil, marking a significant disappointment for Chinese fans and the table tennis community [4][7] Group 2 - The hosting rights for the World Table Tennis Championships from 2026 to 2029 have been confirmed, with locations including London (2026), Astana (2027), Fukuoka (2028), and Rio de Janeiro (2029), all excluding China [4][7] - China's historical dominance in the World Championships is highlighted, with 162 gold medals won, far surpassing Hungary's 94 [7] - The Chinese Table Tennis Association's (CTTA) unsuccessful bid is attributed to insufficient preparation, including a lack of a confirmed host city in their proposal [10][14] Group 3 - The CTTA is currently in a transitional phase following a leadership change, which may have impacted their ability to effectively communicate with potential host cities [10][14] - China's influence within the ITTF is perceived as relatively weak, despite having prominent figures like Liu Guoliang in leadership roles [11][14] - The decision to award the 2029 Championships to Brazil is seen as a strategic move by the ITTF to promote table tennis in underrepresented regions, enhancing the sport's global reach [14][18] Group 4 - Brazil's successful bid is bolstered by the rise of Hugo Calderano, a prominent Brazilian player, which has increased interest in table tennis in South America [15][17] - The 2029 Championships in Brazil present logistical challenges for Chinese players, including time zone differences and travel considerations [17][18] - The loss of hosting rights may provide an opportunity for the CTTA to reassess and strengthen its international influence and promote table tennis globally during this transitional period [18]