Tian, 26, has been unofficially named deputy director of the swimming center of the Shaanxi Provincial Sports Administration.

"The provincial sports administration is soliciting public opinions on Tian's appointment," said an official at the Shaanxi Provincial Sports Administration who asked not to be named.

If Tian successfully assumes the post, he will become the second diver after Xiong Ni to go in for sports administration. 

　　9月22日，26岁的跳水王子田亮有了一个新头衔——陕西省体育局游泳运动管理中心副主任，他也成为继熊倪之后又一位走上仕途的跳水奥运冠军。