First class athletes refer to the top professional athletes who are recognized by the state in a special sport. After meeting the requirements of a first-class athlete, you can apply to be a first-class athlete. So what are the conditions for a national athlete? What are the requirements for national second class athletes? Let's have a look.
Those who meet one of the following conditions may apply for the title of first class athlete.
（1） Four to sixteen singles and two to eight doubles in the year-end ranking of the national tour;
（2） In the national team championship, the top three athletes except athletes and the main players who won four to eight team titles;
（3） In the intercontinental youth (more than 10 countries) competition, the top three athletes in each category;
（4） In the year-end ranking of the National Youth tour, the top eight singles players and the top four doubles players;
（5） The main players who won the top two in the national youth team competition (the attendance rate should account for two-thirds, and the winning rate should account for two-thirds of the attendance times).
（6） The top two singles players in the all college competition.
Second-grade Athlete:
Those who meet one of the following conditions can apply for the title of second class athlete.
（1） Won three to eight main players in the national youth team competition;
（2） 9-16 main players in the year-end ranking of the National Youth tour;
（3） In the systematic competitions held by provinces, cities and autonomous regions, the top six singles players and the top three doubles players;
（4） In the youth competitions held by provinces, cities and autonomous regions, the top three players in singles and doubles. The main players of the team champion;
（5） In the National College Students' competition, the athletes who won three to sixteen singles and the top five doubles. So, of course, it is better to be a national first-class athlete.