Li Yuqiang Explained

Li Yuqiang
Birth Date:10 September 1965
Birth Place:Ledong Li Autonomous County,[1] Hainan, China
Playingstyle:Right-handed shakehand grip
Disability Class:10
Highest Rank:4 (October 2004)[2]

Li Yuqiang (born 10 September 1965[3] [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]

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 体育让我赢得尊严. Lin Benjian. Chen Shaoli. Yangcheng Evening News. 13 September 2008. zh. 12 February 2020.
  2. Web site: Li Yu Qiang Ranking history. ITTF. 3 February 2020.
  3. Web site: 아시아선수권대회 국가별 참가선수명단. ko. Daum. 31 October 2007. 12 February 2020.
  4. Web site: Athens 2004 Paralympic Games - Table Tennis - Official Results Book . ipc-services.org . . 19 September 2004.
  5. Web site: [残运会]黎族妇女为海南夺得头枚金牌]. 13 May 2000. Sina.com. 12 February 2020.