[1] He first rose to national prominence after winning the 77 kg category of the Chinese Intercity Games in October 2011 at the age of 17.

[citation needed] During his second attempt in the jerk with 211 kg he also injured his right elbow and had to rehab for the rest of the year.

[7] In 2013, he moved up to the 85 kg class and competed in January at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival, winning the bronze medal.

[8] In the March National Championships he won the snatch with 165 kg but had to retire early again due to injury after only one successful jerk, not placing on the overall podium.

[9] Later this year in September at the domestically prestigious Chinese National Games he placed third with only two good attempts.