Wu Yang facts for kids
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2013 World Table Tennis Championships
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| Full name | WU Yang | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality |  China |
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| Born | 5 January 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Wu Yang (simplified Chinese: 武杨; traditional Chinese: 武楊; pinyin: Wǔ Yáng) is a skilled table tennis player from China. She was born on January 5, 1992. Wu Yang is known for her unique and steady "chopping" style of play. She can also be a strong attacker during matches.
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Early Career and Achievements
Wu Yang started her career in table tennis at a young age. She quickly showed great talent in the sport.
Junior Success
In 2009, Wu Yang achieved a major victory. She won the singles title at the World Junior Table Tennis Championships. This was a big step in her early career.
Asian Championships Gold
Also in 2009, Wu Yang helped her team win a gold medal. This happened at the Asian Table Tennis Championships. Her team's victory showed her strong teamwork skills.
Playing Style
Wu Yang is famous for her special way of playing table tennis.
The Chopping Style
She uses an "unorthodox" or unusual chopping style. This means she hits the ball with a lot of backspin. This makes it hard for her opponents to return the ball. Her chopping style is very consistent, meaning she does it well almost every time.
Counter-Attacking Skills
Even though she is known for chopping, Wu Yang can also attack strongly. She is good at hitting the ball back quickly and powerfully. This makes her a very versatile player.
Later Career Highlights
Wu Yang continued to compete at high levels after her junior success.
Asian Games Medals
At the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, she won two important medals. She earned a gold medal in the women's team event. She also won a silver medal in the women's doubles event. These achievements show her continued success in international competitions.
See also
In Spanish: Wu Yang para niños
