ACHIEVEMENTS

Coach Qianli Qian has been a stalwart in the table tennis community for many years, including a notable 9-year tenure as the Austria National Team coach. During his tenure, the Austrian team achieved remarkable success, including:

• 2015 European Championships: Champions in Men’s Team and Men’s Doubles.
• 2016 Olympic Games: 5th place for the Men’s Team.
• 2018 World Championships: 5th place for the Men’s Team.
• 2018 European Championships: 1st place in Men’s Doubles.

Coach Qian’s exceptional contributions earned him a nomination for the 2015 “ITTF Best Coach of the Year” award.

Coaching Achievement Highlights in the US

After joining the Table Tennis America (TTA) as the Head Coach in February 2023, Coach Qian has become the primary coach for several high-profile US players, guiding them to outstanding accomplishments on both national and international stages.

Highlights by Year

2024

Lily Zhang

• Qualified for the 2024 US Olympic Team.
• Champion at the 2024 WTT Feeder Manchester for Women’s Singles.

Sally Moyland

• First Alternate for the 2024 US Olympic Team.
• GOLD at the 2024 WTT Youth Contender San Francisco for U17.

Irene Yeoh

• Secured positions on the US National Team in four age categories: U13, U15, U17, and U19.
• GOLD at the 2024 US National Championships for U13.
• GOLD at the 2024 WTT Youth Contender San Francisco II.
• GOLD at the 2024 Pan Am Youth Championship for U13 and U15.

Jaden Jia

• Ranked #1 in the US for U12 Boys.
• US Junior National Team member for U13, finishing in 3rd position.
• GOLD at the 2024 Pan America Hopes Challenge in Santo Domingo.
• GOLD at the 2024 WTT Youth Westchester.

2023

Lily Zhang

• Achieved a world ranking of #22.

Sally Moyland

• Ranked #1 for U19 Girls in the US and #19 in the world.

Jaden Jia

• 1st on the US National Team for U11 Boys.
• GOLD at the 2023 US Open for U11 Boys Singles & Doubles.
• GOLD at the 2023 WTT Youth Contender Charleston for U11 Boys.
• GOLD at the 2023 US National Championships for U11 Boys Singles & Doubles.
• GOLD at the 2023 ITTF Pan American Championships for U11 Boys Team.

Irene Yeoh

• Represented the US National Team for U13, U15, and U17 Girls.
• GOLD at the 2023 US Open for U13 Girls Singles & Doubles.
• GOLD at the 2023 US Open for U15 Girls Doubles.
• GOLD at the 2023 ITTF Pan American Championships for U13 Girls Team & Doubles.
• GOLD at the 2023 WTT Youth Contender Charleston for U13 Girls.
• GOLD at the 2023 US National Championships for U13 Girls Doubles.

Looking Ahead

The future looks bright for Coach Qian and the players who benefit from his guidance. With ongoing projects and aspirations, there is no doubt that his influence will continue to shape the next generation of table tennis stars.