In China's sports circle, there are many figures who have made remarkable contributions to the country's sports career and achieved high rankings. However, few people may know that there are also athletes with very high military ranks in the sports circle. These athletes not only excel in sports achievements but also possess impressive military ranks, making them rare and extraordinary in the history of Chinese sports. Their identities are equally complex. Below, we will introduce six athletes who are not only prominent in the sports circle but also carry high military ranks that are quite astonishing. Who are they? Liu Guoliang, known as "the fat guy who doesn't understand the ball," is undoubtedly one of the most successful figures in the sports world. As the most famous table tennis coach now, he has trained many outstanding athletes for our country, making table tennis a deeply rooted sport in the hearts of the people. In 1991, Liu Guoliang joined the national team and won many gold medals on behalf of China. He was the first athlete in China to use the straight bat horizontal striking technique and the first male table tennis player in China to win the "Grand Slam" by combining Olympic, World Championship, and other titles. After retiring in 2002, he stayed in the national team to coach, using his extensive experience to train younger athletes. The athletes he trained, such as Ma Long and Xu Xin, have proven his extraordinary skills in table tennis. During the Rio Olympics, a Taiwanese commentator boldly commented online, posting on social media,…