Table tennis legend Ryu Seung-min has been elected as the new president of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC). The 2004 Athens Olympics men’s singles gold medallist secured his victory in the election held on Tuesday in Seoul.

Ryu, who has served as President of the Korea Table Tennis Association and as an ITTF Executive Board Member, brings extensive experience in sports administration to his new role. His distinguished career also includes serving as a member of the International Olympic Committee from 2016 to 2024.

The ITTF extends its warmest congratulations to Ryu Seung-min on this significant achievement. His continued dedication to sports development and remarkable journey from Olympic champion to sports administrator exemplifies the enduring spirit of table tennis in shaping tomorrow’s leaders.