Compiled from the following sources:
Special biographic research
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2002-2006
Who's Who, Current Chinese Leaders
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2003-2005
Revision History:
Biography Revised: 6/30/2003
Career Data Updated: 3/26/2006
Wu Shaozu 武绍祖
Chairman of the Chinese Olympic Committee
Born: 1939
Birthplace: Hunan Province, Laiyang
Biography Highlight
Wu Shaozu, male, Han nationality, is a native of Laiyang, Hunan Province. He was born in 1939 and earned a master?s degree from Qinghua University.Wu Shaozu's father, Wu Yunfu, was a participant in the Long-March, and his mother, Xiong Tianjing, once served as vice-minister of Civil Affairs. Upon graduation, Wu worked for the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense in a variety of position before moving on to roles in the Chinese sports sector. Wu is currently chairman of the Chinese Olympic Committee and was minister of the State Physical Culture and Sports Commission as well as chairman of the International Federation for Wushu. Wu is married to Zeng Xiaoqian, daughter of Zeng San, a veteran revolutionary.
Wu Shaozu is chairman of the Chinese Olympic Committee and chairman of the International Federation for Wushu.
Recent Career Data
| 1998—???? | Director General, State General Administration of Sports | |
| 1997—2002 | Member, 15th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 1995—???? | Chairman, (International Federation for Wushu) | |
| 1994 | Chairman, Chinese Olympic Committee | |
| 1993—1998 | Minister, State Physical Culture and Sports Commission | |
| 1992—1997 | Member, 14th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 1988 | Major General, PLA | |
| 1987—1992 | Member, 13th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 1982—1987 | Member, 12th CPC, Central Committee |
