China's most prolific match-winner in the modern era of women's volleyball — two-time World Champion, Olympic gold medallist and the most consistent outside hitter in the history of the Chinese national team.
China's most prolific match-winner in the modern era of women's volleyball — two-time World Champion, Olympic gold medallist and the most consistent outside hitter in the history of the Chinese national team. Volleyball demands explosive power, sharp reflexes and the seamless team coordination that comes only from years of dedicated combined practice. Career highlights included Olympic Gold 2016, FIVB World Championship 2015, 2019, FIVB Best Outside Spiker awards. What distinguished Zhang was consistency of performance at the highest level — competing with and against the very best while maintaining standards across an extended career in volleyball. The longevity and quality of Zhang's achievements place them among the most respected figures in the modern history of volleyball. Zhang Changning's achievements in volleyball were built on a foundation of technical discipline and physical preparation that allowed performance to be maintained at the very top of the sport across multiple competitive seasons.
Olympic Gold 2016
Career Honours
- Olympic Gold 2016
- FIVB World Championship 2015, 2019
- FIVB Best Outside Spiker awards