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Biography
Impairment information
Origin of Impairment
Acquired
Further personal information
Family
One son [2018]
Residence
Fuzhou, CHN
Languages
Mandarin
Sport specific information
When and where did you begin this sport?
She began powerlifting in 2000 in Fuzhou, People's Republic of China.
Why this sport?
She was introduced to the sport by coach Tang Chunrong, who was looking for potential athletes. "At the beginning, I didn't know what Para powerlifting was about. Then I went to the training facility with the coach, I thought I may be able to find the meaning of life through this sport."
Club / Team
Jiangxi Province: China
International debut
Year
2004
Competing for
China
Tournament
Paralympic Games
Location
Athens, GRE
General interest
Hobbies
Sport. (Athlete, 16 Jul 2019)
Memorable sporting achievement
Winning gold in the 44kg category at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing. (Athlete, 16 Jul 2019)
Most influential person in career
Coach Tang Chunrong. (zgfznews.com, 15 Nov 2016)
Hero / Idol
Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang. (Athlete, 16 Jul 2019)
Injuries
She strained a muscle in her left hand ahead of the 2016 Paralympic Games. (zgfznews.com, 15 Nov 2016)
She had an injury two months prior to the 2008 Paralympic Games. (sports.sohu.com, 12 Sep 2008)
She had an injury two months prior to the 2008 Paralympic Games. (sports.sohu.com, 12 Sep 2008)
Sporting philosophy / motto
"You can do anything as long as you have confidence and perseverance." (sina.com.cn, 12 Sep 2008)
Awards and honours
In recognition of her performance at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, she was named an Advanced Individual by the provincial government of Jiangxi in the People's Republic of China. (mt.sohu.com, 09 Nov 2016)
In 2015 she was presented with a First Class Merit by the provincial government of Jiangxi in the People's Republic of China. (news.eastday.com, 18 Feb 2016)
In 2008 she was named a March 8th Flag Bearer by the All-China Women's Federation. (paper.ce.cn, 20 Sep 2008)
In 2008 she received the May 4th Youth Medal from the All-China Youth Federation. (scgqt.org.cn, 19 Sep 2008)
In 2008 she received the May 1st Labour Medal from the All-China Federation of Trade Unions. (news.sina.com.cn, 27 Sep 2008)
In 2015 she was presented with a First Class Merit by the provincial government of Jiangxi in the People's Republic of China. (news.eastday.com, 18 Feb 2016)
In 2008 she was named a March 8th Flag Bearer by the All-China Women's Federation. (paper.ce.cn, 20 Sep 2008)
In 2008 she received the May 4th Youth Medal from the All-China Youth Federation. (scgqt.org.cn, 19 Sep 2008)
In 2008 she received the May 1st Labour Medal from the All-China Federation of Trade Unions. (news.sina.com.cn, 27 Sep 2008)
Ambitions
To compete at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (kknews.cc, 20 May 2019)
Impairment
The impairment to her legs is a result of the effects of polio. She contracted the illness at age one. (Athlete, 16 Jul 2019; jx.chinanews.com, 12 Sep 2016)
Results
| Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's -44 kg | Final Round | 3 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's -44 kg | Final Round | 1 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's -44 kg | Final Round | 1 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Up to 48.00kg | Final | 2010-07-26 | 9999 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's -52 kg | Final Round | 2012-09-01 | 3 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's -55 kg | Final Round | 2016-09-10 | 3 |