Hey there, table tennis fans! 🏓
Big news from the world of table tennis! Liu Guoliang has decided to step down as the president of the Chinese Table Tennis Association (CTTA). But don’t worry, another legend is taking his place!
Wang Liqin, who was the vice president of the CTTA, is now the new president. 🎉
Who is Liu Guoliang? Well, he’s a superstar in table tennis! He won the Grand Slam, which means he won the Olympics, the World Championships, and the World Cup. That’s like winning all the biggest prizes! 🏆
As a coach, he led China’s national team to win all four gold medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Amazing, right?
Then, as the CTTA president starting in 2018, he helped China win nine out of ten Olympic gold medals in table tennis at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics! Wow! 🥇
Now, let’s meet Wang Liqin, the new president. He’s also a table tennis hero! He won two Olympic gold medals and was a three-time World Champion in singles. He has been helping out as the vice president since 2018, and now he’s the boss! 🎊
It’s an exciting time for table tennis in China, and we can’t wait to see what’s next! Are you inspired to pick up a paddle and start playing? 🏓
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Liu Guoliang resigns as president of Chinese Table Tennis Association
cgtn.com
