Table tennis icon Wang Liqin, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, has officially stepped into his new role as president of the Chinese Table Tennis Association (CTTA) at 46. 🎉 Known for his lightning-fast spins and fierce serves, Wang brings a legacy of dominance to the job—and big plans for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. 🌟
Wang joined the national team in 1993 and racked up 16 world championship titles over his career, including doubles gold at Sydney 2000 and team gold at Beijing 2008. 🥇 After retiring in 2013, he served as CTTA vice president since 2018. Now, he’s laser-focused on LA 2028, where table tennis will feature a new mixed team event. "We need to strategize for six gold medals now," Wang said, highlighting the fresh challenge. 🔥
Top players like Ma Long and Sun Yingsha are already rallying behind him. "Under President Wang’s leadership, we’ll keep pushing limits," said Sun, while Ma emphasized mentoring young talent. 🤝 Wang Chuqin, another rising star, added: "Athletes just need to focus on our jobs—the CTTA has our back." 💪
With Wang’s legacy and a squad hungry for victory, China’s table tennis dynasty looks unbeatable. 🚀 Stay tuned—LA 2028 might just be their most golden chapter yet. 🏆
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