Biography
Started: She was selected to train on the Liaoning provincial sitting volleyball team in the People's Republic of China at age 18. (content-static.cctvnews.cctv.com, 15 Oct 2023)
Additional Info: VOLLEYBALL COUPLE
Her husband Ding Xiaochao has also represented the People's Republic of China in sitting volleyball. After Zhao gave birth to a daughter in early 2023, Ding decided not to compete at that year's Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China, in order to take care of the baby and allow Zhao the chance to prepare for the Games. "My husband temporarily set aside his own dreams and goals for me. I am truly grateful to him." (chinadaily.com.cn, 25 Oct 2023)
Sporting Relatives: Her husband Ding Xiaochao has represented the People's Republic of China in sitting volleyball. He was part of the Chinese men's team at the 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020 editions of the Paralympic Games. (SportsDeskOnline, 04 Dec 2023; content-static.cctvnews.cctv.com, 15 Oct 2023)
Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateMarch 16, 1987
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenMandarin
CoachXu Huimin [national], CHN; Sheng Yuhong [national], CHN
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | Women | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 2 | Women | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Women | 2014 | Elblag, POL | |
| 3 | Women | 2018 | Netherlands | |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 1 | Women | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
| 1 | Women | 2018 | Jakarta, INA | |
| 1 | Women | 2014 | Incheon, KOR | |
