Yao Ming’s 15-year-old daughter Yao Qinlei is reportedly approaching a height of nearly 2 meters. Recently, at a charity banquet hosted by the “Yao Foundation” in Shanghai, Yao Qinlei impressed attendees by fluently translating for her father, Yao Ming, drawing attention to her abilities.
The “Yao Foundation” was established by Yao Ming in 2008 as a public welfare organization targeting youth. A viral video online showed Yao Qinlei providing English interpretation for her father throughout his speech at the banquet, receiving praise from the guests present. After Yao Ming finished speaking, he even high-fived his daughter, showing a heartwarming interaction between them.
According to official data, Yao Ming stands at 2.26 meters tall. At 15 years old, Yao Qinlei already surpasses Yao Ming’s shoulder height when standing next to him. It is said that when she was 14 years old last year, her height had already reached 1.90 meters. Netizens jokingly refer to the Yao family as a group of “tall people”.
Yao Ming’s parents were both basketball players with remarkable heights. His father, Yao Zhiyuan, was a former player for the Shanghai men’s basketball team, standing at 2.08 meters tall, while his mother, Fang Fengdi, was a former captain of the Chinese women’s basketball team, with a height of 1.88 meters.
Furthermore, Yao Ming’s wife, Ye Li (Yao Qinlei’s mother), also has a background in sports. She previously played for the Chinese women’s basketball national team, standing at 1.90 meters tall.
Some netizens commented that the genes in the Yao Ming family are strong, and it is a pity that their daughter does not play basketball. Some even suggested that Yao Ming should have more children to form a basketball team.
However, others pointed out that Yao Ming understands the hardships of a professional basketball career and respects his daughter’s choices. Moreover, the wealth they have accumulated is already enough to spare their descendants from enduring such hardships.
As for the nationality of Yao Ming’s daughter Yao Qinlei, there has been ongoing controversy. Yao Qinlei was born in Houston, USA in May 2010, leading many to speculate that she may already hold American citizenship. Yao Ming has never given a clear answer to this question in the media, only stating that he will respect his daughter’s autonomy when she turns 18.
(Source: New Tang Dynasty)