Mu Zi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mu Zi |
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Native name | 木子 | |||||||||||||||||||
Nationality | Chinese | |||||||||||||||||||
Born | Liaoning |
9 January 1989 |||||||||||||||||||
Playing style | Right-handed, shakehand grip | |||||||||||||||||||
Highest ranking | 14 (December 2015) | |||||||||||||||||||
Current ranking | 14 (December 2015) | |||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Mu Zi (Chinese: 木子; pinyin: Mù Zǐ) is a talented table tennis player from China. She was born on January 9, 1989. She is known for her amazing skills in this fast-paced sport.
Mu Zi has achieved great success, especially in mixed doubles events at the World Championships. She also did very well in women's singles.
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Mu Zi's Table Tennis Journey
Mu Zi is a right-handed player who uses a "shakehand grip." This is a common way to hold the paddle, similar to shaking someone's hand. Her skill and dedication helped her become one of the top players in the world. In December 2015, her highest world ranking was 14th.
World Championship Success
The World Table Tennis Championships are a very important competition. Players from all over the globe compete to see who is the best. Mu Zi has won several medals at these championships.
Mixed Doubles Medals
Mu Zi was a finalist twice in the mixed doubles event. In mixed doubles, a team has one male and one female player.
- In 2009, she won a silver medal at the World Championships held in Yokohama, Japan.
- In 2011, she won another silver medal at the World Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Women's Singles Medal
In 2015, Mu Zi showed her strength in the women's singles event. This is where players compete by themselves.
- She reached the semifinal round at the World Championships in Suzhou, China. This earned her a bronze medal.
Other Achievements
Mu Zi continued to compete and win after her World Championship medals.
- In 2019, she won the Women's Doubles title at the Hong Kong Open. She played alongside her teammate, Chen Ke. This victory showed her continued skill in team events.