Table Tennis Association Elects First Player-Turned Chairman

Lin Jian-min has been elected as the new chairman of the Chinese Taipei Table Tennis Association (CTTA), making history as the first former player to assume the leadership role.

Lin, 61, secured unanimous support from the association's directors during the 14th board meeting. His election was also endorsed by the outgoing chairman, Lin Mao-rong, who is currently the vice president of the Chinese Taipei Sports Federation.

With a background as a competitive player and a successful businessman who secured the Taiwanese agency rights for the German table tennis brand DONIC, Lin has a deep connection to the sport. He has actively sponsored numerous top Taiwanese players and grassroots teams over the past three decades, including notable figures like Chuang Chih-yuan and this year's Asian Games national player Feng Yi-hsin.

Lin's tenure is expected to usher in a new era for the CTTA, emphasizing support for athletes and the development of the sport at all levels. His extensive experience both on and off the court positions him well to lead the association forward.