Yao Yongquan

Yao Yongquan (Chinese: 姚永全; pinyin: Yáo Yǒngquán, born 15 January 1987[2]) is a Chinese retired goalball player. He won a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Paralympics.[3] He scored the winning goal in the last seconds of the final as China beat Lithuania 9–8.[4]

Yao Yongquan
Personal information
Born (1987-01-15) January 15, 1987
Zhuanghe,[1] Liaoning, China
Sport
SportMen's goalball
Disability classB2[2]
Medal record
Representing  China
Paralympic Games
2008 Beijing Team
This is a Chinese name; the family name is Yao.

Yao lost most of his eyesight after an accident in 1998. He studied acupuncture and has worked as a medical provider in a hospital in his hometown of Dalian, Liaoning province, following his retirement.[1]

References
  1. Li Chengze (13 May 2019). "励志！大连母亲将意外致残的孩子培养成"奥运冠军"！". News Dailian (in Chinese). Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  2. "Goalball Men Quarterfinal Start List" (PDF). 2012 Summer Paralympics. 5 September 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 September 2012. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  3. "Yongquan Yao". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  4. "Goalball: China´s debutants win men´s gold, women´s silver at Paralympics". Xinhua. 15 September 2008. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
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