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Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng are not retiring yet

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Contrary to what has been circulating on social media, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng are not retiring yet. While they will no longer participate in ITTF-sanctioned tournaments, they will remain active in other competitions, such as the Chinese league.

The main reason for Fan Zhendong's decision is the fines imposed by the ITTF whenever a player misses an ITTF-sanctioned tournament.

https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3292442/china-olympic-champions-fan-zhendong-chen-meng-stun-table-tennis-fans-retirement


   
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Which specific events are Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng no longer playing?


   
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Basically, ITTF sanctioned tournaments

WTT Events:

1. Grand Smash
2. Finals
3. Champions
4. Contender
5. Feeder

ITTF Cup and Championship
1. World Cup
2. World Championship

Continental Championships

I believe Olympics is an exception? Not quite sure.


   
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