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Yu Yang was born on April 7, 1986 in Haicheng, People's Republic of China and is credited as a badminton player. As of 2026, Yu Yang is 40 years old. Schooling on record includes University of Science and Technology of China. Listed accolades include world champion (2013), national champion, Asian champion and 2 more. The listed height is 167 cm.
My Take
Yu Yang's record is simply staggering: an Olympic gold, three World Championships, four Asian Championships, plus a string of Sudirman, Uber, and Asian Games team titles. As a doubles specialist from Haicheng, she mastered what I consider the hardest art in badminton, the split-second telepathy and tactical interplay between two players on a shrinking court. The fact that she also studied at the University of Science and Technology of China hints at the sharp mind behind that explosive reflex game. Combining raw speed with cool calculation makes a player truly formidable, and Yu's name is firmly etched into doubles history. Hugely impressive.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yu Yang
- Name (Japanese)
- 于洋
- Reading
- う・よう
- Born
- April 7, 1986 (age 40)
- Origin
- Haicheng, People's Republic of China
- Height
- 167 cm
- Occupation
- badminton player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Tiger
2. Background
- University
- University of Science and Technology of China
Awards & achievements
- 2013 world champion
- national champion
- Asian champion
- Olympic gold medal
- Olympic bronze medal
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Yu Yang born?
Yu Yang was born on April 7, 1986 and is 40 years old.
Where is Yu Yang from?
Yu Yang is from Haicheng, People's Republic of China.
What does Yu Yang do?
Yu Yang works as badminton player.
How tall is Yu Yang?
Yu Yang is 167 cm tall.
Where did Yu Yang study?
Yu Yang attended University of Science and Technology of China.
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