Hey there, future swimming stars! 🏊♂️🏅
We have some exciting news! Zhou Jihong, a famous Olympic gold medalist, has just been elected as the new president of the Chinese Swimming Association (CSA)! 🎉 She was chosen on Tuesday during the CSA’s Sixth Congress of Members in Beijing.
You might be wondering, who is Zhou Jihong? Well, she won the gold medal in the women’s 10-meter platform diving at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games! 🥇 Isn’t that amazing?
Alongside President Zhou, Huang Wei and seven other members were elected as vice presidents. Huang Wei will also serve as the secretary-general of the association. They’re all set to make waves in the swimming world! 🌊
President Zhou shared that the CSA will continue working towards making China a global sports powerhouse by 2035. That’s just around the corner! 🚀 They’ll focus on boosting competitive sports, supporting youth sports (that’s you!), and encouraging everyone to stay fit and healthy. 🏃♀️🚴♂️
Who knows? Maybe one day, you’ll be standing on the podium with a gold medal, just like Zhou Jihong! Keep chasing your dreams and make a splash! 💦
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Zhou Jihong elected as Chinese Swimming Association president
cgtn.com
