South Korean table tennis champion whose aggressive forehand, consistent international performances and multiple world championship contributions have established her as one of the finest young players South Korea has produced.
Shin Yubin is South Korea's most talented young female table tennis player, an aggressive and powerful attacker whose results at World Championships and the Olympics have produced stunning upsets of Chinese players. Her physical strength and powerful forehand make her one of the most dangerous players outside China in women's table tennis.
Youngest Korean table tennis player to win WTT titles and reach Olympic semifinals
How They Played
Aggressive forehand-oriented attacking style with strong backhand counter-attacks
Lasting Impact
Rising star who revitalized Korean table tennis on international stage