{"product_id":"zhang-jike-biography-chinas-fearless-table-tennis-superstar-9798312258257","title":"Zhang Jike Biography: China's Fearless Table Tennis Superstar","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Owen Owen Wilkins\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Biography \u0026amp; Autobiography - Sports \u0026amp; Recreation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eZhang Jike: The Rise, G and Legacy of a Table Tennis Maverick\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFew athletes redefine their sport. Even fewer leave behind a legacy that echoes through generations. Zhang Jike was not just a champion-he was a phenomenon. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut what really made him different? How did he rise from a young prodigy to an unstoppable force on the world's biggest stages? What challenges threatened to derail his career, and why did he suddenly step away when he had more to give? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book unravels the gripping story of Zhang Jike's meteoric rise, from his early struggles in China's ultra-competitive table tennis system to his electrifying victories that cemented his place in history. You'll witness the intense rivalries that shaped him, the physical and mental battles he fought behind the scenes, and the shocking turns that led to his unexpected retirement. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside, you'll discover: \u003cbr\u003e✔ The defining moments that made Zhang Jike a Grand Slam champion.\u003cbr\u003e✔ The real story behind his clashes with Ma Long, Xu Xin, and other legends.\u003cbr\u003e✔ How injuries, controversies, and off-table struggles nearly ended his career.\u003cbr\u003e✔ The emotional decision to step away-and the untold reasons behind it.\u003cbr\u003e✔ His lasting impact on Fan Zhendong, the next generation, and the sport itself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you're a lifelong table tennis fan or someone who thrives on stories of perseverance and triumph, Zhang Jike: His career was filled with electrifying highs and crushing lows-but one thing is certain: Zhang Jike changed the game forever. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe real question is-are you ready to discover the truth behind his legendary career?","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45555417579671,"sku":"9798312258257","price":1503.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798312258257.webp?v=1767677204","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/zhang-jike-biography-chinas-fearless-table-tennis-superstar-9798312258257","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}