Chinese Tennis Association

The Chinese Tennis Association (CTA) (Chinese: 中国网球协会) is the national governing body of tennis in China. It is a non-profit, non-governmental organization. It is a cooperative member of the All-China Sports Federation. The CTA is an independent legal person and it is recognized by China Olympic Committee. The CTA is the only legal organization that represents China in world tennis organizations, including the International Tennis Federation and Asian Tennis Federation.

Chinese Tennis Association
SportTennis
Abbreviation(CTA)
Founded1953
LocationBeijing
PresidentLü Zhengcao
SecretaryLiu Wenbin
Official website
www.tennis.org.cn

History

The CTA was founded in 1953. Its highest organ of power is the CTA National Congress, and the secretariat is in charge of the administration work. The mission is to develop Chinese male and female top tennis players within the next 15 years.

Committees

There are nine special committees under the CTA.

  • Coaches Commission
  • Referees/Judges Commission
  • Junior and Youth Development Commission
  • Scientific Research Commission
  • Press and Publicity Commission
  • Marketing, Management & Development Commission
  • Professionalization and Specialization Commission
  • Amateur Activities Commission
  • Disciplines & Arbitration Commission

Headquarters

The headquarters of CTA is in the Chinese capital Beijing.

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References
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