Zhang Di

Associate Professor

Associate Professor specialising in traditional Chinese sports and martial arts coaching. Possess over 15 years of experience in university physical education, with core expertise in mass sports, martial arts training, and college PE education. Involved in the innovative development of sports equipment and experienced in the operation of Chinese combat sports competitions, with familiarity in major international sports events, including the Nanjing Youth Olympic Games and CISM Military World Games.

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Core Editorial Member, Nanjing Youth Olympic Games

Served as one of the core members of the Nanjing Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee. Acted as the Deputy Manager of the Sports Information Center during the games, responsible for managing competition data, publishing official sports materials including team and athlete guides as part of the core editorial team, and coordinating information across various departments.

Skills
Tai ChiWushu (Chinese Kung Fu)Dragon DanceTaekwondoBadminton
Education
Master of Education, Traditional Chinese Sports
Wuhan Sports University
2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Education, Traditional Chinese Sports
Wuhan Sports University
2001 — 2005
Languages
English
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Recent Academic Publications
Studies on University Physical Education Teaching

A comprehensive examination of methods and strategies for teaching physical education at the university level.

Design of AI-Powered Smart Wearable Equipment for Tai Chi Practitioners

A study detailing the design and effectiveness of wearable technology for enhancing Tai Chi practice.

Innovative Development of Chinese MMA Competitions Driven by Artificial Intelligence

Research focused on the integration of artificial intelligence in the evolution of Mixed Martial Arts competitions in China.

Honors & Awards
Excellent Instructor
Hubei Provincial Youth Wushu Summer Camp, 2025

Delivered systematic martial arts training for primary and secondary school students, recognised for outstanding youth sports teaching practice.

Second-Class Individual Award
Nanjing Youth Olympic Games, 2014

Recognized for outstanding performance in Sports Information Center (SIC) during the Nanjing Youth Olympic Games.

Provincial Wushu Champion Head Coach
16th and 17th Hubei Provincial Games, 2022 and 2026

Official recognition issued by Hubei Provincial Government for cultivating individual gold medal athletes in Wushu events.

Comprehensive Games Experience
Deputy Manager
Sports Information Center, Nanjing Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee

Served as one of the core members of the Organising Committee, managing competition data, publishing official sports materials including team and athlete guides, and coordinating information across various departments during the games.

Supervision Assistant
Modern Pentathlon Competition Management Committee, 7th CISM Military World Games

Supported the management and coordination of the modern pentathlon competitions, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication among teams.

References available upon request.