A chance encounter with wushu at her community centre led Ng Zhe Nin to Youth Olympic gold
Years before her Youth Olympic debut, Ng Zhe Nin was a curious onlooker at her community centre, captivated by other students taking wushu classes.
Ng Zhe Nin's life took an unexpected turn when she first saw wushu classes at her community centre. Growing up taking ballet and Chinese orchestra lessons, she was drawn to the energy of the wushu sessions, captivated by the students' elaborate movements. After years of watching, she was invited to give the Chinese martial art a try at age ten, and it became her passion.
In 2026, the 16-year-old made history by winning a gold medal in women's taijiquan combined at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. Prior to this, Ng had already won medals at the World Junior Wushu Championships. Her journey to the top was marked by countless hours of intense training, which often took precedence over her personal life and academics.
Despite the challenges, Ng remains determined to improve and face new challenges on the bigger stage, the Asian Games.
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