Hey guys! Meet Yin Ziyuan, a 13-year-old squash phenom who's making waves at the 2025 Chengdu World Games and has her eyes set on the 2028 LA Olympics 🌍🏆.
Yin first picked up a squash racket at age 8, thanks to her parents, who run a squash club in Shanghai and brought in foreign coaches to help her level up. For the past five years, she's been grinding on the court almost every day—talk about dedication!
Last month, she clinched the Under-13 girls' title at the Asian Junior Squash Championships in South Korea—her first big international win 🎉. Then at Chengdu, she faced off against Japan's No.1 seed Watanabe Satomi. Even though she lost 3-11, 4-11, 3-11, Yin's confidence is unshakeable.
In a chat with CGTN Sports Scene's Mike Fox, Yin shared, "My dream is to represent China at the 2028 Olympics and fight for a medal!" 💪 Her coach, Islam Hany, the head of China's national squash team, is just as optimistic. He says China's investing big in young talent like Yin and believes Chinese players have a bright future on the world stage.
What makes this story so inspiring for us? It's all about passion, support, and hard work. Whether you're coding an app in Bengaluru or launching a startup in Jakarta, Yin's journey reminds us that early hustle and a solid support system can take you places—even the Olympics!
Key takeaways:
- Start young, stay consistent 🚀
- Family & community support matter ❤️
- Asian squash is leveling up 🌏
- Dream big—2028 is closer than you think! 🌟
Keep following for more stories of next-gen champs rising across Asia. Catch you later! ✌️
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13-year-old Yin Ziyuan wants to play squash at 2028 Olympic Games
cgtn.com
