Ni Huizhong is expected to become the new party secretary of the CFA, while Bai Xilin could be the new candidate for the president of the federation.
It is particularly worth mentioning that Ni Huizhong has held dual positions at the Winter Sports Management Center of the State General Administration of Sport, both as party secretary and director, while Bai Xilin was the deputy director of the Tennis Management Center of the State General Administration of Sport. When it comes to Bai Xilin, people may remember him as the secretary general of the Basketball Association during his time in the Chinese men's basketball team.
It seems that the new leadership of the CFA is on the horizon. Meanwhile, Cai Zhenhua seems to be having trouble escaping the influence of table tennis and Yu Hongchen, in a slightly awkward position.
In other words, the dust is about to settle on the new leadership of the CFA, and with it may come restructuring of other programs, reflecting the soccer community's distrust of professionals. After all, the beauty of sports is to prove everything with results. If the personnel changes come true, Secretary Ni's achievements in China's ice and snow programs may be the biggest test he faces. As for Bai Xilin, his brilliant achievements in China's basketball during his time in the Basketball Association also make his future look bright.
On the contrary, Chinese soccer has mediocre results and it seems difficult for anyone who enters the Football Association to get out in one piece. Chinese soccer has so far failed to produce world-class players and coaches, so successful leadership seems out of reach. Elimination in soccer also seems to be a matter of course. With the upcoming start of the Chinese Super League, Chinese First Division and Chinese Second Division, the new coach of the national soccer team will face a major challenge when he takes over. Let's not forget about the ladder teams at all levels and women's soccer. The FA can't stop working. The official announcement of the new leader may be revealed soon.
