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Sad news ! Do we have Ma Long, Xu Xin, Fan Zhendong, in this CTTSL 2026?

No, Ma Long is not registered.

No, Xu Xin is not registered.

No, Fan Zhendong is not registered.

This is one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 Chinese Super League.

Among the current and former Chinese men's superstars:

Present in the CTTSL:

Wang Chuqin (Shandong Weiqiao Xiangshang Sports)
Liang Jingkun (Shandong Weiqiao Xiangshang Sports)
Lin Shidong (Shanghai Real Estate Group)
Lin Gaoyuan (Shantou Mingrun)
Xiang Peng (Huangshi Dongchu)
Xu Yingbin (Beijing Yidian Xindong)

Absent from the CTTSL:

Ma Long
Xu Xin
Fan Zhendong

This is particularly notable because Ma Long and Xu Xin have just reunited to play men's doubles at the 2026 China National Table Tennis Championships, where they reached the final and demonstrated they are still capable of competing at a very high level.

Read more: https://pingsunday.com/2026-chinese-table-tennis-super-league-unveils-major-overhaul-with-new-teams-and-new-competition-format/

Ma Long and Xu Xin Prove Class Is Permanent with 2026 China National Championships Doubles Title

There was plenty of excitement surrounding the 2026 China National Table Tennis Championships, but few expected two retired legends to steal the show once again.

Ma Long and Xu Xin, one of the greatest men's doubles partnerships in table tennis history, returned to competition and captured the national title. They defeated China's strongest active pairs to stand on top of the podium once more.

Final podium:

Gold: Ma Long / Xu Xin

Silver: Huang Youzheng / Xiang Peng

Bronze: Yuan Licen / Xu Yingbin

Bronze: Lin Gaoyuan / Yuan Xuansong

For many fans, this victory confirmed one thing: class is permanent.