Throwback Thursday: Story of the Head of the Chinese Men's Team -- Qin Zhijian

At the 2017 Asian Championships the Chinese men defended all their titles in the men's team, singles, doubles and mixed doubles but they experienced unexpected defeats of Ma Long and Xu Xin at the championships. It was also the first time Qin Zhijian led the team as the chief-coach of the Chinese national men's A team. Many may know Qin Zhijian as Ma Long's national team coach or the newly named chief-coach of the men's team but how much do we know about him as an athletes? This week's Throwback Thursday we have gone back in time to show you glimpse of Qin Zhijian in his time as an athlete.

2017 Asian Championships Men's Team Champion

1994 World Team Cup Men's Team Champion (Qin Zhijian first from the right)
Photo: Souho Sport