Li Yaguang

In this Chinese name, the family name is Li.

Li Yaguang
李亚光

Personal information
Born	(1958-06-08) 8 June 1958 (age 66) Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
Listed height	6.16 ft 0 in (1.88 m)
Career information
Playing career	1975–1988
Career history
As coach:
1988	China Men U18
1991-1993	China Women
2005	China Women U20
Medals Men's basketball Representing  China FIBA Asia Cup 1983 Hong Kong 1985 Kuala Lumpur Asian Games 1986 Seoul

Li Yaguang (born 8 June 1958) is a Chinese former basketball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics and in the 1988 Summer Olympics.^[1]

Career

After the retirement from basketball player, Li started his coaching career in 1988. In 1991, Li was appointed as the coach of China women's national basketball team. In 1993, Li left his position and became the deputy director of Sichuan Sport Bureau in next year. In 1996, Li was appointed as the deputy director of Chongqing Sport Bureau. In 2002, Li was appointed as the vice president of Chinese Basketball Association. In 2018, Li was retired from his position.^[2]

Investigation

On 2 February 2023, he was put under investigation for alleged "serious violations of discipline and laws" by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), the party's internal disciplinary body, and the National Supervisory Commission, the highest anti-corruption agency of China.^[3]

References

1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Li Yaguang". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
2. 前女篮功勋主帅李亚光的坠落：坐主席台指挥教练，一度是足协主席候选. qq.com (in Chinese). 3 October 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
3. Zhou Yang (周杨) (2 February 2023). 李亚光被查，曾任中国女篮总教练. cqcb.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 5 February 2023.