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Zhang Jike is a table tennis player. Zhang Jike was born on February 16, 1988 in Qingdao, People's Republic of China. That works out to 38 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include ITTF Hall of Fame (2013).
My Take
Zhang Jike commands a kind of awe I reserve for very few athletes. Winning men's singles gold at London 2012 to become only the fourth man ever to complete a career Grand Slam, joining names like Waldner and Liu Guoliang, would be enough on its own. That he reportedly did it faster than anyone before him speaks to a rare blend of talent and nerve under pressure. His 2013 Hall of Fame induction confirms it. I still remember the raw, ferocious energy of his game, and to me that wild competitive fire remains his enduring signature.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Zhang Jike
- Name (Japanese)
- 張継科
- Born
- February 16, 1988 (age 38)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Qingdao, People's Republic of China
- Occupation
- table tennis player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2013 ITTF Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhang%20Jike
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%BC%B5%E7%B6%99%E7%A7%91
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q197218
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Zhang Jike born?
Born February 16, 1988 (age 38).
Where is Zhang Jike from?
Zhang Jike is from Qingdao, People's Republic of China.
What does Zhang Jike do?
Zhang Jike works as table tennis player.
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