| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 July 1988 [1] Shuangyashan, China |
| Sport | |
| Country |  China |
| Sport | Paralympic powerlifting |
| Weight class | 79 kg |
Medal record | |
Han Miaoyu (born 23 July 1988) is a Chinese Paralympic powerlifter. She represented China at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.
In August 2023, she competed at the 2023 World Para Powerlifting Championships and won a bronze medal in the 79 kg event. [2] In October 2023, she then competed at the postponed 2022 Asian Para Games and won a gold medal in the 79 kg event. [3]
Han represented China at the 2024 Summer Paralympics and won a gold medal in the 79 kg event. [1]
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