Zhang Qi (born 11 September 1998) is a Chinese freestyle wrestler. She won a gold medal in the 59 kg event at the 2023 World Wrestling Championships held in Belgrade, Serbia.[1]

Zhang Qi
Personal information
Native name张琪
Born (1998-09-11) 11 September 1998 (age 26)
Baishan, Jilin, China
Sport
CountryChina
SportAmateur wrestling
Weight class59 kg
EventFreestyle
ClubShanxi Provincial team
Medal record
Women's freestyle wrestling
Representing  China
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2023 Belgrade 59 kg
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place 2024 Bishkek 59 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Xi'an 59 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2017 New Delhi 55 kg
Golden Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin
Gold medal – first place 2018 Krasnoyarsk 57 kg
World U23 Championships
Silver medal – second place 2017 Bydgoszcz 53 kg
World Junior Championships
Silver medal – second place 2018 Trnava 57 kg

Background

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Zhang is from Baishan in Jilin province.[2]

In September 2023, Zhang won a gold medal in the 59 kg event at the 2023 World Wrestling Championships by defeating Yuliya Tkach.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "2023 World Wrestling Championships Results Book" (PDF). United World Wrestling. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 November 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  2. ^ a b "吉林姑娘!摘得世界摔跤锦标赛中国首金_张琪_积分赛_比赛日". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Tazhudinov impresses for first title at World Wrestling Championships". www.insidethegames.biz. 19 September 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
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