Zhang Jike, the former table tennis tiger, Olympic champion, and world champion, his skills are like beasts on the battlefield, giving his opponent a fatal blow. Once, even the prince of table tennis, Ma Long, almost lost under him. At that time, Zhang Jike's name was the sweet spot in the mouths of almost all sports fans, he not only played well on the ball, but also looked talented, and he was simply an idol in the hearts of countless fans.
Just when everyone was optimistic about him, Zhang Jike's emotional life became the focus of many gossip. His relationship with actress Jing Tian once made headlines in the entertainment industry, and the photo of the two holding hands on the beach once made many people envious.
The good times didn't last long, and this seemingly happy relationship finally came to an end. Zhang Jike's private life also seems to have affected his career, and soon he announced his retirement, and several cooperative brands have also ended their cooperation with him.
After retiring, Zhang Jike seemed to fade out of the public eye, until April this year, when he appeared in public again, this time not standing in front of the table tennis table, but as a coach in front of the live camera. broke the news that Zhang Jike opened an advanced table tennis course, with 30 students in each class, and the monthly tuition fee was as high as 9,800 yuan.
According to such a charging standard, Zhang Jike's annual income is considerable, and if you do a simple calculation, it will be more than 3.5 million yuan in a year. For a former table tennis superstar, this number may not be too high, but for us ordinary people, it is indeed an astronomical number.
Of course, the value of teaching is definitely not as simple as numbers, Zhang Jike's ball skills and experience are priceless, but this price still makes many netizens dumbfounded.
Seeing this, you may wonder what netizens think? They have support and doubts. Some people think that Zhang Jike, as a banner of the national team, has a top-level level, and it is understandable that the fee is high.
They feel that everyone needs to work and earn money, and Zhang Jike is no exception. Some netizens joked that the price of national first-class athletes is as high as 300 yuan an hour, and in comparison, Zhang Jike's course does not seem so expensive.
Of course, not everyone is buying it. Some people bluntly said that they would not choose Zhang Jike's courses, questioning that he opened high-priced courses in order to make money, ignoring the popularization and development of popular sports.
There are also concerns about whether such high-priced education will become a sign of exclusivity, discouraging children from ordinary families, and thus exacerbating the inequality of sports resources between social classes.
The discussion sparked by this live teaching storm goes far beyond the price. Looking back on Zhang Jike's entire career, from his glory to retirement, and then to the current live teaching. Some people lament that the retirement of every athlete is the end of an era, and Zhang Jike's transformation has to make people think about the way out after the retirement of sports stars.
Zhang Jike chooses to use his professional knowledge to teach, on the one hand, it is a continuation of his years of competition experience, and on the other hand, it is also a training for juniors. Such a change is also an encouragement and demonstration for retired athletes. For Zhang Jike's students, how much can they learn from the Grand Slam player?
Is it just to get up close and personal with this celebrity, or can you really improve in table tennis? These questions are the focus of attention of netizens. Although some people believe that as long as Zhang Jike personally goes into battle, then the money is well spent, others believe that teaching should not be commercialized, which will lose the essence of sportsmanship.
For some table tennis enthusiasts, they may have long dreamed of being mentored by a top player like Zhang Jike. The reality is that not every dream can be easily realized, especially in the face of this high tuition fee. This has also led to a discussion about how to take the business path of sports stars after they retire, and whether they should consider more about commercial value, or should they focus on sportsmanship and public welfare?
Indeed, Zhang Jike's live teaching has found a balance between business and sports. His popularity undoubtedly gives the course enough appeal, and at the same time, the price is prohibitive for many people. This contradiction and discussion reflects the complex attitude of the current society towards the commercialization of sports stars.
Zhang Jike's live course is undoubtedly an attempt at his personal brand. As a public figure, any action he makes will be the focus of attention, and this teaching livestream is no different. Do you think the price of the 9,800 yuan per month course is reasonable?