Choi Hyo-joo

Choi Hyo-joo (Korean: 최효주, born 4 April 1998[4]) is a Chinese-born South Korean table tennis player. Born in China as Yao Yao (Chinese: 姚尧), she became a naturalized South Korean citizen in November 2013.[5]

Choi Hyo-joo
NationalityChinese (before 2013)
South Korean (after 2013)
BornYao Yao
(1998-04-04) 4 April 1998
Jiangsu,[1] China
Playing styleLeft-handed shakehand grip[2]
Highest ranking36 (February 2016)[3]
Current ranking56 (February 2020)
Height155 cm (5 ft 1 in)[4]
Weight50 kg (110 lb)[4]
Choi Hyo-joo
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationChoe Hyo-ju
McCune–ReischauerCh'oe Hyochu
Yao Yao
Traditional Chinese姚堯
Simplified Chinese姚尧
In this Korean name, the family name is Choi.

Early life and move to Korea

A Jiangsu native, Choi (then known as Yao Yao) attended a table tennis school in Qingdao, Shandong at a young age.[1] In 2009, she finished 8th in the national cadet tournament, behind the likes of Chen Meng, Gu Yuting, Shao Jieni, and Zhu Yuling.[6] She was spotted by Choi Young-il, head coach of the Korean club Samsung Life, who persuaded her to go to South Korea and acquire Korean nationality. Several people helped out with her naturalization: the mother of Jeong Sang-eun, another Chinese-born South Korean player, and Coach Choi's older brother, a public employee, who volunteered to foster her.[7] Later, when she became a naturalized Korean, she adopted the surname Choi.

Achievements

ITTF Tours

Women's singles

Year Tournament Level Final opponent Score Rank
2015 Croatia Open Challenge Shan Xiaona 4–1[8]

Women's doubles

Year Tournament Level Partner Final opponents Score Rank
2019 Korea Open World Tour Yang Ha-eun Chen Meng
Wang Manyu		 0–3[9]

References
  1. Kim Jihan (2018-08-26). "16세 때 한국 귀화, 최효주 키운 전설의 '쌍유'". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 16 February 2020.
  2. "Player profile - Choi Hyo-joo". International Table Tennis Federation. Retrieved 2019-10-26.
  3. "ITTF World Ranking Profile - Choi Hyojoo". ITTF. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
  4. "Choi Hyojoo". Olympic Council of Asia. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
  5. "ITTF Eligibility Registration". ITTF. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
  6. "关于2009年全国优秀青少年乒乓球调赛有关事宜的通知". Chinese Table Tennis Association (in Chinese). 12 August 2009.
  7. Jeon Young-ji (4 July 2015). "최영일 삼성감독"'17세 탁구신성'최효주 1년내 톱10도 가능"". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 16 February 2020.
  8. "Croatian Open: Final Day". SD Sport. 24 May 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
  9. "Day Three: Seamaster 2019 ITTF World Tour SHINHAN Korea Open". ITTF. 7 July 2019. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
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