Hong Kexin
Chinese freestyle wrestler
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Hong Kexin (born 6 January 2003) is a Chinese freestyle wrestler. She won one of the bronze medals in the women's 57 kg event at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.[1] She is also a bronze medalist in the 57 kg event at the 2022 Asian Games.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 洪可新 |
| Born | 6 January 2003 |
| Height | 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) |
| Sport | |
| Country | China |
| Sport | Amateur wrestling |
Weight class | 57 kg |
Event | Freestyle |
Medal record | |
Background
Hong started training in wrestling at Nanjing Sport Institute in 2015. She was selected for the Chinese national team in 2023.[3]
She competed at the 2024 Asian Wrestling Olympic Qualification Tournament in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and she earned a quota place for China for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.[4] She won one of the bronze medals in the women's 57 kg event at the Olympics.[5]
