Yan Ni

Yan Ni (; born 2 March 1987) is a retired Chinese volleyball player who won the gold medal in the 2016 Summer Olympics. On the club level, she played for Liaoning. She announced her retirement from volleyball in November 2021.

Career Yan won the gold medal in the 2015 World Cup, 2016 Summer Olympics, and 2019 World Cup as a member of the China women's national volleyball team. She was awarded the Best Middle Blocker at 2018 FIVB World Championship and 2019 World Cup. In 2014 AVC cup, Yan won both the MVP and Best Middle Blocker awards.

Clubs Liaoning (2005–2021)

Awards Individuals 2006 Asian Junior Championship "Most Valuable Player" 2006 Asian Junior Championship "Best Blocker" 2011–2012 Chinese Volleyball League "Best Blocker" 2013–2014 Chinese Volleyball League "Best Blocker" 2014 Asian Cup "Most Valuable Player" 2014 Asian Cup "Best Middle Blocker" 2015 Asian Championship "Best Middle Blockers" 2018 World Championship "Best Middle Blockers" 2019 FIVB World Cup "Best Middle Blockers"

Clubs

National team 2014 Asian Cup Championship - Image:Med 1.png Gold Medal 2014 Asian Games - Image:Med 2.png Silver Medal 2015 Asian Championship - Image:Med 1.png Gold Medal 2015 World Cup - Image:Med 1.png Gold Medal

2017 World Grand Champions Cup - Image:Med 1.png Gold Medal 2018 Volleyball Nations League - Image:Med 3.png Bronze Medal 2018 Asian Games - Image:Med 1.png Gold Medal 2018 World Championship - Image:Med 3.png Bronze Medal 2019 World Cup - Image:Med 1.png Gold Medal