Ding Ning facts for kids
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Ding Ning in 2013
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| Nickname(s) | The Queen of Hearts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Chinese | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 20 June 1990 Daqing, Heilongjiang, China |
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| Playing style | Left-handed, shakehand grip | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Highest ranking | 1 (March 2019) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 63 kg (139 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Ding Ning (Chinese: 丁宁; pinyin: Dīng Níng) is a famous former table tennis player from China. She was born on June 20, 1990. Many people know her as "The Queen of Hearts" because of her amazing skills and fighting spirit.
Ding Ning is one of the most successful female table tennis players ever. She has won gold medals at the Olympic Games, the World Championships, and the World Cup. This makes her part of a very special group of athletes who have achieved the "Grand Slam" in table tennis.
She officially stopped playing table tennis professionally in September 2021. Now, she is studying at Peking University to get a master's degree in Physical Education.
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Ding Ning's Amazing Career
Ding Ning started playing table tennis at a young age and quickly became one of the best. Her career is full of incredible wins and achievements. She is known for her powerful left-handed style and her strong mental game.
Becoming a World Champion
Ding Ning won her first big singles title at the 2011 World Table Tennis Championships. She showed everyone her talent by winning the women's singles event. She didn't stop there! She went on to win the World Championships singles title two more times, in 2015 and 2017. This means she was the best in the world three times!
She also helped her team win many gold medals at the World Team Championships. These wins show how strong she was both as an individual player and as a team member.
Olympic Glory
The Olympic Games are the biggest stage for athletes, and Ding Ning shone brightly there.
2012 London Olympics
At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Ding Ning won two medals. She earned a silver medal in the women's singles event. She also won a gold medal as part of the Chinese women's team. This was a great start to her Olympic journey.
2016 Rio Olympics
The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro were even more successful for Ding Ning. She won two more gold medals! First, she won the gold medal in the women's singles competition. This was a huge achievement, making her an Olympic singles champion. She then helped her team win another gold medal in the women's team event. These victories cemented her place as a legend in table tennis.
Other Major Wins
Besides the Olympics and World Championships, Ding Ning also had many other important wins:
- World Cup: She won the singles title at the Table Tennis World Cup three times (2011, 2014, 2018). She also won many team gold medals at the World Cup.
- ITTF Pro Tour: She won many tournaments on the ITTF Pro Tour, which are international competitions held around the world.
- Asian Championships: She won gold medals in singles, doubles, and team events at the Asian Championships.
- World Junior Championships: Even as a junior player, she was a champion, winning in 2005.
Life After Professional Table Tennis
After a long and successful career, Ding Ning decided to retire from professional table tennis in 2021. She chose to focus on her education. She is now studying for a master's degree at Peking University, one of China's top universities. This shows that even after achieving so much in sports, she values learning and personal growth.
Images for kids
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Ding Ning in 2013
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Ding Ning playing at the 2016 Summer Olympics
See also
In Spanish: Ding Ning para niños
