Li Jiawei

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Records

Li Jiawei stands as a monumental figure in Singaporean sports history, holding the distinction of being the first Singaporean to win an individual Olympic gold medal. Her 2012 London victory over Ding Ning remains one of the most celebrated moments in the nation's athletic past, breaking the long-standing dominance of Chinese players in the sport. She is also credited with securing Singapore's first Olympic medal since independence in 1965 through her team silver in 2008. These achievements have earned her widespread respect and recognition as a national icon who inspired a generation of athletes.

AwardsLi Jiawei's trophy cabinet reflects her status as a national hero and a world-class athlete. She won the Olympic Gold Medal in Women's Singles at London 2012, marking the first individual gold for Singapore. She also secured an Olympic Silver Medal in Women's Team at Beijing 2008, which was Singapore's first Olympic medal since independence in 1965. Her accolades include multiple World Championships medals in team and doubles events, numerous Asian Games gold medals, and several ITTF Pro Tour titles including the 2008 German Open team gold and 2008 Macau Grand Finals doubles title.

Records & Feats

First Individual Olympic Gold for Singapore

Olympic Record·2012

Defeated China's Ding Ning to win the women's singles gold at London 2012, the first individual gold in Singapore's Olympic history.

First Olympic Medal Since Independence

National Record·2008

Won silver in the women's team event at Beijing 2008, marking Singapore's first Olympic medal since 1965.