Liu Rui (wrestler)

Liu Rui (born January 25, 1997) is a Chinese Greco-Roman wrestler. He won a bronze medal in the 77 kg event at both the 2023 Asian Wrestling Championships and the 2022 Asian Games.

Liu Rui
Personal information
Native name刘瑞
Nationality China
Born (1997-01-25) 25 January 1997[1]
Linshu County, Linyi, Shandong, China
EducationYantai University
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight77 kg (170 lb; 12.1 st)
Sport
Country China
SportAmateur wrestling
Weight class77 kg
Event(s)Greco-Roman
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing  China
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Hangzhou 77 kg
Asian Championships
Bronze medal – third place2023 Astana77 kg
Grand Prix
Bronze medal – third place2023 Bishkek77 kg
National Games of China
Silver medal – second place2021 Shaanxi77 kg

Background

Liu is from Linshu County, Linyi, Shandong. In 2010 he was selected to Linyi City Sports School to train in wresting and in 2015 became a member of Shandong's provincial Wrestling Team.[2]

Career

In April 2023, Liu won a bronze medal at the 2023 Asian Wrestling Championships after defeating Demeu Zhadrayev.[2]

In October 2023, Liu won a bronze medal at the 2022 Asian Games after defeating Kim Hyeon-woo.[2]

References

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