Peng Hu

Started: He took up the sport in 2001 at age 12 at school in Jurong, People's Republic of China. (Athlete, 23 Aug 2021, 16 Jul 2019; news.gmw.cn, 12 Sep 2016) Reason: He was spotted at primary school by coach Li Bin, who was scouting for young people with an impairment with sporting potential. Li Bin spoke to Hu's father about allowing him to try powerlifting. Hu's father agreed, believing the sport would make his son healthier and stronger. (news.gmw.cn, 12 Sep 2016; jsw.com.cn, 07 Aug 2009) Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (jrntv.com, 24 Sep 2023) Awards: He received the Class One Sports Medal from the General Administration of Sport of China in 2018. (chinanews.com, 07 Dec 2018) In 2012 and 2016 he received a Merit Citation Class One from the provincial government of Jiangsu in the People's Republic of China. (yecuan.com, 24 Dec 2016; jssports.gov.cn, 18 Sep 2016) He has received the May 1st Medal in Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China. (jssports.gov.cn, 18 Sep 2016)