Liu Guoliang is considered by many to be one of the greatest players and coaches of all time. He has also played with Kong Linghui in the doubles
Liu Guoliang, Ma Long, Jan-Ove Waldner, Kong Linghui, and Zhang Jike are five players who have completed all Grand Slams in their careers.
Liu Guoliang Information:
- Full name: Liu Guoliang
- Nickname: Legend Liu
- Nationality: China
- Born: January 10, 1976, Xinxiang, Henan, China
- Playing-style: Penhold grip
- Highest Ranking: #1
- Time prime: 1996 – 1999
Liu Guoliang titles ‘as player
Year | Games | Event | Medal |
1995 | World Table Tennis Championships | Chinese Team | Gold |
1996 | Summer Olympics | Singles, Men | Gold |
1996 | Summer Olympics | Doubles, Men | Gold |
1996 | Table Tennis World Cup | Singles, Men | Gold |
1997 | World Doubles Championships | Doubles, Men | Gold |
1997 | World Table Tennis Championships | Chinese Team | Gold |
1999 | World Doubles Championships | Doubles, Men | Gold |
1999 | World Singles Championships | Singles, Men | Gold |
2000 | Summer Olympics | Singles, Men | Bronze |
2000 | Summer Olympics | Doubles, Men | Silver |
All Partner Liu Guoliang’s in the doubles is Kong Linghui
Liu Guoliang Highlights
Games | Event | Player | Medal |
2008 Summer Olympics | Team | Chinese Team | Gold |
2008 Summer Olympics | Singles, Men | Ma Lin | Gold |
2008 Summer Olympics | Singles, Men | Wang Hao | Gold |
2008 Summer Olympics | Singles, Men | Wang Liqin | Gold |
2012 Summer Olympics | Team | Chinese Team | Gold |
2012 Summer Olympics | Singles, Men | Zhang Jike | Gold |
2012 Summer Olympics | Singles, Men | Wang Hao | Silver |
2016 Summer Olympics | Team | Chinese Team | Bronze |
2016 Summer Olympics | Singles, Men | Ma Long | Gold |
2016 Summer Olympics | Singles, Men | Zhang Jike | Silver |
Liu Guoliang Equipment
Blade: STIGA Clipper CR
STIGA Clipper CR Table Tennis Blade (Master(FL))
- Famous throughout the world for it’s speed and appreciated particularly by players who want extra power behind their stroke.
- Clipper is used by many world class players.
- Increased speed with maintained “STIGA touch” because of the CR system.
Forehand: STIGA Clippa
Backhand: STIGA Mendo Energy
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