In a video uploaded on social media

 Zhang Yining acknowledges the home fans after receiving the gold medal for the women's singles in table tennis at the Beijing Olympic Games at the Peking University Gymnasium in Beijing, China, August 22. 2008. /CFP

 In a video uploaded on social media, the 41-year-old legend casually picked up the remote control of an air conditioner and started flicking a ping pong ball with it instead of a racket. Despite being away from the game for many years, the superb technical skills and coordination that she put on display still defy description.

 Zhang's impressive stunt was part of the Chinese Olympic Committee's (COC) activities for Olympic Day, observed on June 23 each year to celebrate the Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect. The day aims to unite the sporting world, regardless of age, gender or athletic ability, and provides a moment for everyone to get active in their daily routines.