Zhang Wei (goalball) explained
Zhang Wei (born 22 December 1989[4]) is a Chinese goalball player. She won a silver medal at the 2016 Summer Paralympics.
At age 6, she experienced loss of vision and was diagnosed with optic neuropathy. She began playing goalball in 2008, after participating in track and field for a few years.[1] She discontinued running because she could not find a permanent sighted guide.[2] She missed the 2012 Summer Paralympics due to a rotator cuff tear.[5]
Notes and References
- Web site: 张魏：用自信和努力找回"光明". Zhang Jinling. 21 May 2018. zh. Jingjiang Daily. 25 January 2020. 25 January 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200125174956/http://www.jsjjw.cn/news/page/2018-05/21/content_564905.htm. dead.
- Web site: Zhang Wei. IPC.infostradasports.com . International Paralympic Committee. 27 January 2020. 1 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221101035415/http://ipc.infostradasports.com/asp/lib/TheASP.asp?pageid=8937&sportid=-1&personid=1037025&WinterGames=0. dead.
- Web site: Goalball Women Quarterfinal Start List– Rio 2016 Paralympic Games . Paralympic.org . International Paralympic Committee. 14 September 2016. 25 January 2020.
- Web site: Zhang Wei– Rio 2016 Paralympic Games . Paralympic.org . International Paralympic Committee. 25 January 2020.
- Web site: 我市两朵铿锵玫瑰入选国家队备战里约残奥会. 28 April 2016. zh. Taizhou Disabled Persons' Federation. 25 January 2020.
