Li Yuqiang

Li Yuqiang (Chinese: 黎玉强, born 10 September 1965[4]) is a Chinese retired para table tennis player. She is a member of the Li ethnic group on Hainan island.[5] She won a gold and a bronze medal at the 2004 Paralympic Games.[1]

Li Yuqiang
Born (1965-09-10) 10 September 1965
Ledong Li Autonomous County,[1] Hainan, China
Table tennis career
Playing styleRight-handed shakehand grip
Disability class10
Highest ranking4 (October 2004)[2]
Medal record
Women's para table tennis
Representing  China[3]
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place2004 AthensTeams C6–10
Bronze medal – third place2004 AthensSingles C10
Asia and Oceania Championships
Silver medal – second place2007 SeoulSingles C10
FESPIC Championships
Gold medal – first place2003 ShanghaiSingles C8–10
Li Yuqiang
Traditional Chinese黎玉強
Simplified Chinese黎玉强
In this Chinese name, the family name is Li.

Her left arm was amputated when she was two years old, following a car accident. Although she played the sport when she was young, she did not receive formal training until age 31.[1]

References
  1. Lin Benjian; Chen Shaoli (13 September 2008). "体育让我赢得尊严". Yangcheng Evening News (in Chinese). Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  2. "Li Yu Qiang Ranking history". ITTF. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  3. "Li Yu Qiang Profile". ITTF. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  4. "아시아선수권대회 국가별 참가선수명단". Daum (in Korean). 31 October 2007. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  5. "[残运会]黎族妇女为海南夺得头枚金牌". Sina.com. 13 May 2000. Retrieved 12 February 2020.


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