Deng Yaping, who was a well-known table tennis player, was born in 1973, in Zhengzhou, Henan Province. She started playing table tennis at the age of 5 and(show) her great gift. Four years later, she won her provincial junior championship. At the age of 13, she won her first (nation) championship and beat many other competitors in all kinds of matches infollowing years. She had won 18 championships by the time she retired (退役) from sports at the age of 24. Deng Yaping is regarded as one of the greatest (player) in the history of sport.
However, (compare) with other athletes, she made more efforts(achieve) her dream. At first, Deng Yaping(refuse) by the Henan Provincial Team just because she wasn't tall enough. Her path to success was filled with many other difficulties, none of stopped her. She practised even(hard) and finally made it to the top. Her great determination has inspired thousands of people. Now, she has become a living legend in the sports fieldhome and abroad.
