Bill Gates is known to be a big fan of table tennis and when he had the opportunity to be with the head coach of the strongest team in the sport, a mini-showdown happen. Of course, Liu Guoliang was very happy to play with one of the richest men in the world. However, after the match, the coach said his honest assessment on the skills of Bill Gates.
QQ Sports. Not long ago, one of the richest men in the world, Bill Gates visited China and had an actual showdown with the head coach of the Chinese Team, Liu Guoliang.
“In playing table tennis, Bill Gates seemed like a tennis player.” [[Liu Guoliang]] said, laughing.
After the showdown, in behalf of the Chinese National Team, Liu Guoliang presented some memorabilias, a signed jersey and racket. Of course, Gates was very happy and proud.
He frankly hopes that he will have the opportunity to be with the champions of the Chinese National Team and ask for playing tips.
As a table tennis fan, Bill Gates was actually in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games where Liu Guoliang clinched the championship titles in Singles and Doubles. Witnessing that in person, Liu Guoliang left a deep impression on Gates.
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