Fang Bo facts for kids
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Fang Bo at the 2016 World Championships
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| Native name | 方博 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Chinese | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 6 November 1992 Tongcheng County, Hubei |
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| Playing style | Right-handed, shakehand grip | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equipment(s) | DHS Hurricane 3 (blue sponge) (FH), DHS Hurricane 3 (orange sponge) (BH) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Highest ranking | 8 (May 2015) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Fang Bo (born November 6, 1992) is a talented Chinese table tennis player. He is known for his powerful right-handed, shakehand grip style. Fang Bo has achieved many impressive wins throughout his career. These include winning a world team championship and reaching the singles final at the World Championships.
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Early Career and Rise to Fame
Fang Bo started his journey in table tennis at a young age. In 2002, he joined the Shandong Luneng table tennis club. This was an important step in his development as a player.
Joining the National Team
By 2009, Fang Bo's skills were recognized. He was invited to join the China national table tennis first team. This is a very competitive team, showing his great talent.
Junior World Champion
In December 2009, Fang Bo made history. He won all four possible titles at the World Junior Table Tennis Championships. This included team and individual events. He was the first youth player in China to achieve this amazing feat.
Major Achievements and Highlights
Fang Bo continued to shine in the world of table tennis. He competed in many top-level tournaments. His dedication led to several big wins and memorable matches.
World Championships Success
In 2015, Fang Bo had a fantastic run at the 2015 World Table Tennis Championships. He reached the men's singles final. On his way, he defeated strong opponents like Xu Xin and Zhang Jike.
Team World Champion
Fang Bo earned his first world table tennis champion title in 2016. This happened during the 2016 World Team Table Tennis Championships. He was part of the winning team.
Mixed Doubles Medal
In 2017, Fang Bo teamed up with Petrissa Solja from Germany. They won a bronze medal in mixed doubles at the World Championships. This event took place in Düsseldorf, Germany.
National and Super League Wins
Fang Bo continued to perform well in China. In 2018, he was the runner-up at the China National Table Tennis Championships. He was ranked fifth in the national team. In 2019, he led Team Tian Jin to win the gold medal in the China Super League.
European Club Competition
Also in 2019, Fang Bo played for UMMC in the ETTU Table Tennis Champions League. His team finished second in this European club competition. They lost a close final match.
Retirement
Fang Bo announced his retirement from the Chinese national team in 2021. He had a successful career filled with many achievements.
