In the long history of table tennis, there is such a person, whose name is like a key, which can unlock the countless glories of the Chinese national table tennis team (national table tennis). He is Liu Guoliang - a Grand Slam winner who has written a legend since he was a player, and now, as the president of the Table Tennis Association, he is once again standing on the cusp of the storm and becoming the guardian of Chinese table tennis.
Under the starlight of national table tennis, Liu Guoliang's name always shines with a special light. Even after he took off his head coach shirt and turned into a behind-the-scenes leader, he was still the one who could ignite the passion of the fans. Time flies, behind the stage, Liu Guoliang's choices and actions are still related to the lifeblood of national table tennis, not only because of his own legend, but also because of his deep understanding and infinite love for this sport.
Today, the national table tennis is facing unprecedented challenges. In those years, the glory of national table tennis seemed to have been diluted by time, and now, a series of coach losses, such as Chen Xi, Guo Yan, Liu Guozheng, Huang Haicheng, etc., have made the advantages of national table tennis no longer so obvious. In this context, Liu Guoliang's every move has touched the hearts of countless national table tennis fans.
Perhaps because of a deep understanding of the strength of the coaching team, or perhaps out of far-reaching considerations for the future of national table tennis, Liu Guoliang made a surprising decision - he decided to return to the coaching position and prepare for the competition in person.
Looking at the training ground, the 48-year-old Liu Guoliang seems to have returned to his youth, he not only guided the joint training of the men's team, but also personally adjusted the shooting method and arranged tactics for Sun Yingsha, Chen Meng and other female players. Every swing of the racket and every pointing is a careful carving of national table tennis and a desire for victory. Liu Guoliang's move is undoubtedly the biggest supplement to the national table tennis coaching team, and his experience and wisdom are like a shot in the arm for the team.
As the World Cup and the Saudi Grand Slam are getting closer and closer, Liu Guoliang temporarily put down the work of the ITTF WTT and devoted himself to the preparation of the national table tennis. From the exposed training photos, we can see his figure, his focus, his determination, all of which are quietly conveying confidence and strength.
Liu Guoliang, who "re-emerged", although he is no longer young, his decisions and actions show his desire for success in national table tennis and his determination to give everything for it. His comeback not only solved the problems in actual combat for Ma Lin, but also for Sun Ying on the stage of sports, there are always some characters, whose light is enough to penetrate the fog of history and become the memory of an era. On the monument of Chinese table tennis, Liu Guoliang's name is engraved in the heart of every table tennis lover with the most profound imprint. Today, when the national table tennis is facing changes, this navigator who is not afraid of clouds and clouds once again picks up the whip and stands up, and his name seems to have once again become the patron saint of Chinese table tennis.