He most recently held the post of the Deputy Director of the General Administration of Sport of China.
He is the first high-ranking implicated official being examined from sports system after the 18th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party in 2012.
[1] On May 17, 2015, Xiao Tian sent the outstanding contribution cup to retired hurdler Liu Xiang in Shanghai Golden Grand Prix.
[2] On June 25, 2015, Xiao Tian was placed under investigation by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection for "serious violations of laws and regulations".
[2] His wife, Tian Ye (田桦), Deputy Secretary of Chinese Equestrian Association, also was placed under investigation.