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Biography
Impairment information
Origin of Impairment
Acquired
Further personal information
Family
Husband Li Zhen, one son
Residence
Nanjing, CHN
Languages
Mandarin
Higher education
Social Work Studies - Lianyungang Radio and TV University: China
Sport specific information
When and where did you begin this sport?
She began powerlifting in 2000 in Xuzhou, People's Republic of China.
Why this sport?
She was encouraged to take up the sport by the headmaster of the local school. She played table tennis and tennis before she decided to try powerlifting.
Club / Team
Jiangsu Province: China
General interest
Hobbies
Reading, listening to music. (Athlete, 12 Jul 2019)
Memorable sporting achievement
Winning gold in the 45kg category at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. (Athlete, 12 Jul 2019)
Most influential person in career
Chinese Para powerlifter Zhang Haidong. (Athlete, 12 Jul 2019)
Hero / Idol
Chinese Para powerlifter Tan Yujiao. (Athlete, 12 Jul 2019)
Sporting philosophy / motto
"No pain, no gain." (gongyi.jschina.com.cn, 13 May 2019)
Awards and honours
In 2016 she received the May 4th Youth Medal, the May 1st Labour Medal and was named a March 8th Red Banner Holder in the People's Republic of China. The honours were in recognition of her performance at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. (xsjd.njgl.gov.cn, 29 Sep 2016)
Other sports
She competed in wheelchair tennis at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing. (SportsDeskOnline, 23 May 2019; gongyi.jschina.com.cn, 13 May 2019)
Famous relatives
Her husband Li Zhen has competed in powerlifting at national level in the People's Republic of China. (js.ifeng.com, 12 Sep 2016)
Ambitions
To open a business dealing in maternity products after she retires from her sporting career. (js.xinhuanet.com, 12 May 2019)
Impairment
Her impairment is a result of the effects of polio. (Athlete, 12 Jul 2019; js.ifeng.com, 12 Sep 2016)
Results
| Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Singles | 1/16th final | 514 | ||
| Women's Singles | 1/8th final | 407 | ||
| Women's Singles | Quarterfinal | 304 | ||
| Women's Doubles | 1/8th final | 402 | ||
| Women's Doubles | Quarterfinal | 304 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Up to 45.00 kg MD | Final | 2014-04-06 | 5 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's -45 kg | Final Round | 2016-09-09 | 1 |