China News Service, November 1. Chinese Olympic champion Liu Shiwen recently updated her personal social platform to say that the general election of the ITTF Athletes Committee was held this year, and she was honored to be one of the candidates.
She also announced her campaign manifesto-"Listen to your voice and share the charm of ping pong!"
Image source: Screenshot of Liu Shiwen's Weibo
She expressed that she hoped to take this opportunity to make the voices of athletes heard, to strengthen exchanges between associations and athletes of all ages, and to encourage more women to participate in the sport of table tennis.
In addition, Liu Shiwen said, "I have been playing since I was four and a half years old. So far, table tennis has been the most important part of my life. Contribute to the global cause.”
Data map: Previously, the 14th National Games table tennis women's singles bronze medal match was held in Yan'an. Guangdong team Liu Shiwen defeated Shandong team Chen Meng 3:1 and won the third place in women's singles.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Wang Gang
Previously, the list of 23 candidates for the ITTF Athletes Committee was announced, including Chinese Olympic champion Liu Shiwen and Paralympic champion Zhao Shuai.
According to relevant regulations, voting will be conducted online.
It is reported that there are 10 places in the Athletes Committee, with a term of four years.
The selection results will be announced on November 14.
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