Yani Zhong

Yani Zhong (born 14 March 2001) is a field hockey player from Germany.

Personal life Yani Zhong was born in Hamburg, Germany.

She is a former student of Boston College, having graduated in 2024.

Career Domestic league Throughout her junior career, Zhong played for Uhlenhorster HC. She later moved to the United States and competed for the Boston College Eagles in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Under–18 In 2018, Zhong made her international debut for Germany at under–18 level, representing the national youth squad at the EuroHockey U–18 Championship in Santander. At the tournament, the team finished in fourth place, narrowly missing a bronze medal.

Die Danas Zhong made her senior international debut in 2022. She earned her first cap during season three of the FIH Pro League, in a match against China in s'-Hertogenbosch.

Following her debut, Zhong was not included in the Die Danas squad for over three years. She returned to the national setup in 2025, travelling with the national team to Santiago del Estero for matches of the FIH Pro League's seventh season.