Table tennis player makes Olympic debut at age 58
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Published 2024-07-19
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Chinese-Chilean table tennis athlete Zhiying Zeng is set to make her Olympic debut at the age of 58. Zeng will represent Chile while competing as one of the oldest athletes taking part in the Paris Games. Also known by her nickname “Auntie Tania”, Zeng started playing table tennis when she was nine years old and was already a professional by the time she was 13. When she moved to Chile, she set aside her table tennis career to support her family. Thirty years later, Zeng was motivated to return to the sport because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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All Comments (21)
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At such age, competiting at the highest level of physical demanding sport, nothing but utmost respect to her. All the best for you, Auntie.
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Took me a moment to realise she was speaking Spanish. I thought I had learned Chinese by accident
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58 Years Old and you are still in Top 150 best players in the world
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Being Asian, I am proud of the fact that our legacy will be left behind in a humble manner wherever we choose to live. Auntie Tania wishes you a wonderful journey, live the life you've always wished for
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Ni Xia Lian: "Finally, a worthy opponent"
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Such level of athleticism at 58 years is no joke.
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Nothing but respect for her ! 👍🎊
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Chinese national ranked 3, pretty much means world ranked 3.
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I am so happy for her. Go girl, I am cheering for you.
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China so dominant they start to send aunty to Chile for competition.
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Wow, what an inspiration as she proves that it is never too late to chose your dreams! Bravo and hope she does well in the Olympics!🎉
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lovely to see her story is reaching this media. She is quite loved in Chile and she also loves the country.
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She needs to be in a Nike "Just Do It" commercial.
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excited to see her play 😌👍
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She speaks the language, she passes rhe test. Proves she is not a paid imported talent.
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she's epitome of "you're never too old to dream"
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Amazing ...hope she will medal and prove age is just a number....well she proved it already by qualifying for the Olympics.
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Thats badass that she could retire for 30 years then pick it up again and still be world-class
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When you are capable, age doesn't matter. Don't listen to people saying you should be this, this, and that by certain age. We all live different lives, and we don't even die at the same age.
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Really inspiring to see her get the opportunity to play on the world stage
