China News Network, April 2nd, Beijing time On the 2nd, the ITTF issued a statement announcing that the world rankings for April 2020 will be released later this month after relevant evaluations and will freeze until the game restarts. At the same time, the ITTF Chairman and all staff members voluntarily reduced their salary in 2020.
ITTF said: "The current world ranking will remain at March 2020. After further evaluation of various impacts due to complex conditions such as event delays and travel restrictions, ITTF may make further adjustments as needed. Following the ITTF Executive Committee's decision on the above-mentioned complex situation (expected no later than April 15, 2020), the April world rankings will be released subsequently and will be frozen until the competition restarts. Points will be included in the April ranking. "
ITTF Chief Executive Officer Steve Denton commented on the salary cuts for all staff members, saying: "At the moment of the epidemic, the continued suspension of the tournament has brought financial impact to ITTF. In difficult times, all staff members need to be Close unity. After the epidemic is overcome, table tennis will become stronger and more prosperous. "
It is reported that the ITTF Chairman and all staff voluntarily reduced their salaries in 2020. The ITTF Executive Committee decided to reduce expenses and go all out to overcome the difficulties. At the same time, the ITTF will continue to evaluate the financial impact of the game suspension, explore solutions, and collaborate with multiple governments around the world to try to minimize losses. (Finish)