Zhang Qingying (Chinese: 张清颖; pinyin: Zhāng Qīngyǐng; born 21 May 2007) is a Chinese artistic gymnast who competes in women’s artistic gymnastics (WAG) for the People’s Republic of China. She rose to international prominence in the mid‑2020s, becoming one of the leading members of the Chinese national team.
Early life and background
Zhang was born in Zhejiang province, China. Details of her early training and junior career are not widely documented in publicly available sources.
Senior career
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2023 World Championships (Antwerp, Belgium) – Zhang made her World Championships debut, competing in the balance beam where she placed sixth in the final with a score of 13.100. She also qualified for the all‑around competition, ranking 125th in qualification.
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2024 FIG Apparatus World Cup (Baku, Azerbaijan) – She secured a gold medal on balance beam, posting a final score of 14.233 after qualifying second with 14.300.
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2025 World Championships (Jakarta, Indonesia) – Zhang achieved her most notable results, winning the gold medal on balance beam with a score of 15.166 and earning the bronze medal in the all‑around competition with a total of 54.633. In qualification she ranked first on beam (14.366) and fourth in the all‑around (53.699).
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2025 Chinese National Championships – At the national level, Zhang captured the all‑around title, a victory that coincided with her 18th birthday, and also claimed the balance beam title.
Style and recognition
Zhang is recognised for her strong beam work, including the execution of a rare “Yurchenko loop” skill on the apparatus. Her performances have contributed to China’s standing in international team competitions, and she is considered a key athlete for upcoming Olympic cycles.
References
- International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) athlete profile for Zhang Qingying, which lists her birth year (2007), competition results at the 2025 World Championships, 2024 World Cup, and 2023 World Championships.
- News reports from Chinese media outlets (e.g., China Daily, CGTN, People’s Daily) covering her 2025 national championship victories and World Championships medals.
Note: Information is based on publicly available competition records and news coverage; personal details beyond those reported in official sources are limited.