Huang Jianxiang has formally resigned.

CCTV.com reported (by reporter Yafie Zhu in Beijing): On November 16, regarding the news that well-known CCTV commentator Jianxiang Huang had submitted his resignation to CCTV, this website's reporter confirmed with Jiang Heping, Director of the CCTV Sports Channel: Jianxiang Huang has officially completed all resignation procedures. Director Jiang Heping stated that Huang's departure is a personal decision, and for questions the public is concerned about, such as Huang Jianxiang's future plans, the sports channel will not make any comments. However, the sports channel respects Huang Jianxiang's personal decision. The work previously handled by Huang Jianxiang has already been fully handed over. Director Jiang Heping particularly emphasized that Huang Jianxiang's resignation has nothing to do with the passionate commentary during the World Cup as rumored.