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My Take
Tie Ya Na's story resonates with me because it is really about the courage to change your stage. Surfacing in China's brutally competitive table tennis system is nearly impossible, so her decision to emigrate to Hong Kong in 2002 and compete for a new flag was both bold and wise. Two silver medals at the 2006 Asian Games, in singles and doubles, vindicated that gamble completely. That she also earned a degree at East China University of Science and Technology hints at a thoughtful athlete, and her marriage to a fellow Hong Kong player adds a warm coda. I applaud a life remade on her own terms.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tie Ya Na
- Name (Japanese)
- 帖雅娜
- Reading
- ちょう・がな
- Born
- May 13, 1979 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Goat
- Origin
- Henan, People's Republic of China
- Occupation
- table tennis player
2. Background
- University
- East China University of Science and Technology
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%B8%96%E9%9B%85%E5%A8%9C
Frequently asked questions
When was Tie Ya Na born?
Born May 13, 1979 (age 47).
Where is Tie Ya Na from?
Tie Ya Na is from Henan, People's Republic of China.
What does Tie Ya Na do?
Tie Ya Na works as table tennis player.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.