Triple Olympic table tennis champion Ding Ning is starting a new and inspiring chapter in her life. At just 35 years old, after securing three Olympic gold medals and achieving the rare “Grand Slam” — winning the Olympic Games, World Championships, and World Cup — Ding Ning is now dedicating herself to education and athlete development.
She has been named the principal of the Xiannongtan Sports School in Beijing, a renowned institution that trains young talents in sports such as table tennis, gymnastics, and athletics. In a beautiful full-circle moment, Ding Ning herself once studied at this very school before returning to lead it as its director.
Her appointment is a testament to China’s vision of involving former champions in shaping the future of youth sports. A graduate of Peking University, Ding Ning brings not only her world-class athletic background but also a strong academic foundation and leadership mindset — ready to inspire the next generation of athletes to dream big, work hard, and achieve greatness.
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