Xia Ding (丁霞) - Amazing Volleyball Setter from China | VNL 2021
Xia Ding (丁霞) - Amazing Setter from China | VNL 2021
Ding Xia (Chinese: 丁霞; pinyin: Dīng Xiá, born 13 January 1990) is a Chinese volleyball player. She is the main setter of the China women’s national volleyball team and has been representing the team in international competitions since 2014. At the club level, she plays for the Liaoning provincial team, which she has captained since 2013. She is known for her agility and versality on court, often utilising her strength as a left-handed setter to execute surprise spikes on second touch or from the right side of the court, thus earning her the nickname “Opposite Spiker Ding“.
Personal life
Ding Xia was born on 13 January 1990 in Shijiazhuang City, Hebei, China. Her father and grandparents are all employees of Shijiazhuang Car Factory. She started playing volleyball when she was ten years old in Shijiazhuang City Sports School. At the age of 17, she was selected by coaches from Liaoning women&