Yao Yongquan

Yao Yongquan (Chinese: 姚永全; pinyin: Yáo Yǒngquán, born 15 January 1987^[2]) is a Chinese retired goalball player. He won a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Paralympics.^[3] He scored the winning goal in the last seconds of the final as China beat Lithuania 9–8.^[4]

Yao Yongquan

Personal information
Born	(1987-01-15) January 15, 1987 (age 38) Zhuanghe,[1] Liaoning, China
Sport
Sport	Men's goalball
Disability class	B2[2]
Medal record Representing  China Paralympic Games 2008 Beijing Team

In this Chinese name, the family name is Yao.

Yao lost most of his eyesight after an accident in 1998. He studied acupuncture and has worked as a medical provider in a hospital in his hometown of Dalian, Liaoning province, following his retirement.^[1]