If you haven't already heard of
Li Ning Company Limited, you will soon. I predict that within five to ten years it will be one of the largest sporting apparel companies in the world.
Li Ning Company Limited was founded in Beijing in 1990 by world-renowned gymnast, Li Ning, who is most famous for winning 6 medals at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Li-Ning Company Limited is the official apparel sponsor for the Chinese National Table Tennis Team as well as for top Chinese players, and is now also the apparel sponsor for the U.S. Table Tennis team.
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MA Lin celebrates victory over Timo Boll
2004 World Team Table Tennis Championships
Photo
courtesy of the
ITTF
Full name: Ma Lin (simplified Chinese: 马琳; traditional Chinese: 馬琳)
Nationality: Chinese
Grip: Pen hold
Blade: Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive Pen hold
Rubber (backhand): Butterfly Bryce/Bryce Speed
Rubber (forehand): DHS Skyline 2
Playing Style: Offensive–consistent forehand loop; known for powerful third ball attacks. Ma Lin uses a reverse pen hold backhand, using the underside of the blade. While the reverse pen hold backhand is becoming more popular, the reverse backhand is somewhat unusual for a pen hold player.
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