LIU LEADING A NEW ERA

Legend ready for 'huge challenge' after landing pioneering WTT role, China Daily reports

Liu Guoliang is relishing the "huge challenge" ahead after being installed as chairman of the newly formed World Table Tennis (WTT) Council on Monday.

The legendary player and coach is tasked with "pioneering the future of the sport" as it embarks on an ambitious modernization and commercialization project.

Launched last August, WTT will manage all commercial and event business of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) from 2021, boasting a new competition structure that will feature 'Grand Smash' tournaments, similar to the four tennis majors.