Yu Mengyu

Table tennis player representing Singapore

Yu Mengyu - Table tennis player representing Singapore
Born

August 18th, 1989
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Singapore

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Born on August 18, 1989, this table tennis player represented Singapore in international competitions. Competing at the highest levels of the sport, achieved commendable success in singles and doubles events. Gained recognition for participation in multiple editions of the Southeast Asian Games and the World Table Tennis Championships. Demonstrated consistent performance against top competitors.

Won a silver medal in women's doubles at the 2019 SEA Games

Competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Achieved a career-high world ranking of 27

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