The ITTF and the Japan Table Tennis Association congratulated Yoo Seung-min on his election as the new president of the Korean Sports Association

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and the Japan Table Tennis Association (JTTA) congratulated former Korean Table Tennis Association Yoo Seung-min (43), who won the gold medal in the men's singles competition at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, as president of the 42nd Korean Sports Association (President of the Korean Olympic Committee).

ITTF to deliver the news that Yoo Seung-min was elected president of Korean sports

On the 15th, Beijing time, the ITTF wrote an article on the main screen of the website with the title "Olympic champion Yoo Seung-min, elected president of the Korean Olympic Committee of South Korea": "Table tennis legend Yoo Seung-min was elected president of the Korean Sports Association (KSOC)." At the same time, the ITTF also said, "Chairman Yoo, who has served as the president of the Korean Table Tennis Association and an executive member of the ITTF, has taken on a new role based on his extensive experience in sports administration, and he has accumulated an excellent resume from 2016 to last year, including as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes' Commission." ”

The full text of the congratulations sent by the Japan Table Tennis Association to Yoo Seung-min on his election as president of the Korean Sports Association

The ITTF also added, "I would like to extend my warm congratulations to Chairman Yoo Seung-min for achieving meaningful results. The relentless dedication to the development of sport and the amazing journey from Olympic champion to sports administrator is a testament to the ongoing spirit that table tennis has cultivated. ”

The Japan Table Tennis Association also sent a congratulatory message to Yoo Seung-min in the name of Chairman Masaya Kawada, saying, "I sincerely congratulate you on being elected president of the Korean Sports Association. We look forward to our leadership and not only building a (better partnership) relationship with us, but also working together for the development of the sports world." ”

After being elected president of the Korean Sports Association, Yoo Seung-min is now qualified to challenge for the IOC as president of the National Olympic Committee. At present, South Korean IOC members are Lee Ki-heung and International Skating Union President Kim Jae-yeol. Yoo Seungmin said he will leverage his extensive experience as an Olympic athlete, coach and international sports administrator to give back to the sports world and create a hopeful future for athletes.