#Stay In English New chapter begins,as leadership torch gets handed down On Wednesday,a symbolic passing of the torch took place,as Wang Liqin,former Olympic and world champion,was named president of the Chinese Table Tennis Association,succeeding Chinese table tennis icon Liu Guoliang.Wang steps into the role at a critical juncture,facing Olympic format changes,ongoing cultural shifts in the sport,and the ever-present challenge of maintaining China's grip on global table tennis."I'm excited,but also nervous—it's a heavy responsibility,"Wang Liqin said."Our Los Angeles prep has begun,and with the IOC adding a sixth gold medal event,we'll plan accordingly."
