# Event Details

- **Event Name**: From Rejection to Greatness: Four-Time Olympic Champion Dr Deng Yaping
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: In conversation with Four-Time Olympic Champion Dr Deng YapingAbout this EventOn the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Confucius Institute for Scotland at the University of Edinburgh, the Confucius Institute is proud to welcome Four-Time Olympic Champion Dr Deng Yaping for a special afternoon featuring an illustrated talk and fireside conversation.Over a century ago, University of Edinburgh alumnus Eric Henry Liddell, Olympic gold medallist born in Tianjin, China, carried that spirit of excellence and resilience onto the world stage. Today, in that enduring tradition, we welcome one of the greatest champions in the history of sport.Dr Deng will share her remarkable journey from early rejection to four Olympic gold medals and eighteen world championship titles, reflecting on resilience, high performance, women in sport, and the transformative power of sport in international understanding. She will be joined in conversation by Professor Grant Jarvie, Chair of Sport, and Mark Munro, Director of Sport and Active Health, both of the University of Edinburgh.The event will conclude with a short audience question session, followed by a reception.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/from-rejection-to-greatness-four-time-olympic-champion-dr-deng-yaping/100001987815308097
- **Event Categories**: sports, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Edinburgh
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: South Hall, South Hall Complex, The University of Edinburgh, Pollock Halls of Residence
- **lat**: 55.9391972
- **long**: -3.169077
- **full address**: South Hall, South Hall Complex, The University of Edinburgh, Pollock Halls of Residence, 18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is From Rejection to Greatness: Four-Time Olympic Champion Dr Deng Yaping being held?
  - **A:** From Rejection to Greatness: Four-Time Olympic Champion Dr Deng Yaping takes place on Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 03:30 pm at South Hall, South Hall Complex, The University of Edinburgh, Pollock Halls of Residence, 18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing From Rejection to Greatness: Four-Time Olympic Champion Dr Deng Yaping?
  - **A:** From Rejection to Greatness: Four-Time Olympic Champion Dr Deng Yaping is organized by Confucius Institute for Scotland.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** From Rejection to Greatness: Four-Time Olympic Champion Dr Deng Yaping is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If From Rejection to Greatness: Four-Time Olympic Champion Dr Deng Yaping sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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