Wu Yang facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wu Yang
2013 World Table Tennis Championships
Personal information
Full name	WU Yang
Nationality	China
Born	(1992-01-05) 5 January 1992 (age 33)
Highest ranking	4 (January 2014)
Current ranking	12 (August 2016)
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
Weight	57 kg (126 lb; 9.0 st)
Medal record Women's table tennis Representing  China Asian Games Gold 2014 Incheon Team Silver 2014 Incheon Doubles Asian Championships Gold 2009 Lucknow Team

Wu Yang was born on January 5, 1992. She is a famous Chinese table tennis player. She is known for her unique and steady "chopping" style of play. This means she often hits the ball with a lot of backspin. She can also attack strongly when needed.

Wu Yang's Table Tennis Career

Wu Yang has achieved many great things in table tennis. She has won several important medals. Her skills have made her one of the top players.

Early Success and Playing Style

Wu Yang started showing her talent early on. In 2009, she won a gold medal. This was at the Asian Table Tennis Championships in the team event. The same year, she also won the singles title. This happened at the World Junior Table Tennis Championships.

Her playing style is quite special. She uses a "chopping" technique. This involves hitting the ball with a lot of backspin. It makes the ball hard for opponents to return. She also has strong counter-attacks. This means she can quickly hit the ball back when her opponent attacks.

Major Achievements and Medals

Wu Yang continued to win medals as she grew older. She competed in the Asian Games. This is a big sports event for Asian countries.

In 2014, she won two medals at the Asian Games in Incheon. She earned a gold medal in the team event. She also won a silver medal in the women's doubles event. These wins showed her skill and teamwork.

Wu Yang's highest world ranking was number 4. This was in January 2014. She has been a consistent player for China.