(Beijing, January 20) The 2009 National Conference for Sports Directors opened in Beijing this afternoon, with the participation of some 180 official delegates from sports administrations at different levels across the country.
With the successful hosting of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and the remarkable achievements of the Chinese Sports Delegation at these Games, sports leaders from different parts of China have great confidence in further development of China sports in the years to come.
The annual three-day national conference for sports directors, a large-scale working conference on the nation's sports development, will sum up past experience and work out plans for the new year as well as the new Olympic cycle.
Liu Peng, Director of the General Administration of Sport, delivered a theme report at this afternoon's opening session of the conference.

GASC Director Liu Peng delivering the 2008 Work Report at the meeting

Luo Chaoyi, Director of the Gymnastics Administrative Center

Li Hua, Director of the Swimming Administrative Center

Gao Xiaojun, Director of the Wushu Administrative Center

Zhang Xiaoning, Director of the Muilt-balls Administrative Center

Sun Jinfang, Director of the Tennis Administrative Center

Nan Yong, Director of the Football Administrative Center

Xin Lancheng, Director of the Basketball Administrative Center
