Lin Zhigang

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Lin Zhigang
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NationalityFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Born1970
Medal record
Representing Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
World Table Tennis Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1993 Men's Doubles
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1995 Men's Doubles

Lin Zhigang (born 1970) is a Chinese former international table tennis player. [1]

He won a bronze medal at the 1993 World Table Tennis Championships and 1995 World Table Tennis Championships in the men's doubles with Liu Guoliang.

Lin Zhigang is married to table tennis legend Deng Yaping.

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References

  1. "Profile". Table Tennis Guide.