Zhao Yating (; born 12 May 2001 in Yuncheng, Shanxi, China) is a Chinese individual rhythmic gymnast.
Career Zhao first tried rhythmic gymnastics at age three in Yangquan and began formal training at age six. She was scouted by former gymnast Wu Chuangrong.
As a junior, Zhao won the all-around gold at the 2014 Pacific Rim Championships ahead of Nastasya Generalova of the US. In the event finals, Zhao won gold in hoop and ball and bronze in clubs and ribbon. She also won bronze in the all-around at the 2016 Pacific Rim Championships and took silver medals in ball and clubs.
She became a member of the national senior team in 2015.
In 2016, Zhao won the all-around silver medal at the Chinese National Championships. In the 2017 season, Zhao began training with overseas coach Larisa Sidorova, who has coached gymnasts such as Varvara Filiou. Zhao competed at the World Cup Series in Pesaro, Italy and Guadalajara, Spain. She won the all-around silver medal at the Chinese National Games behind Shang Rong. On 30 August—3 September, Zhao competed at the 2017 World Championships, finishing 21st in the individual all-around finals behind Greece's Eleni Kelaiditi.
In 2018, on 13–15 April, Zhao competed at the 2018 Pesaro World Cup, finishing 14th in the all-around, and in May, Zhao competed at the 2018 Portimao World Challenge Cup, where she placed18th in the all-around.
In late August, Zhao competed at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. She placed 5th in the team event, and in the individual all-around final, she won the bronze medal behind Alina Adilkhanova (Kazakhstan) and Sabina Tashkenbaeva (Uzbekistan).
Routine music information +YearApparatusMusic Title2023HoopQue Te Pedí by Anaís BallPer Te si Saró by Il VoloClubsVandals by Jo BlankenburgRibbonAlambre Alto by Cirque du Soleil2022HoopDraconian Dream / Pulling a Thread by Audiomachine and The Chamber Orchestra of London and Andrew Skeet BallCarmenClubsLand of 1000 Dances (feat. Chris Thompson) by Siggi Schwars & The LegendsRibbon鸿雁 (Live) by 沙宝亮2021HoopMonster (Astrix Remix) by Astrix & Infected MushroomBallEuropa by Monica NaranjoClubsOpposites Attract (12" Mix) by Paula AbdulRibbonThe 5th by David Garrett2020HoopTraining Po / Hero by Hans Zimmer & John PowellBall鸿雁 (Live) by 沙宝亮ClubsSmooth Criminal (Inmortal Version) by Michael JacksonRibbonWinter (Four Seasons) by Ulytau2019HoopLolaï (Snake's Charmer Mix) by Alabina BallNever Teas Us Apart by Bishop BriggsClubsEmergerncy by Icona PopRibbonTango Amore by Edvin Marton2018HoopBallMaria Siempre (Remasterizada) by Julia ZenkoClubsSwing Punk by Tape FiveRibbonNew World Concerto by Maksim & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra2017HoopStrange by Apollo Gee-zeBallJe m'endors dans tes bras by DalidaClubsBailar (feat. Pitbull & Elvis Crespo) by DeorroRibbonDave Goes Crazy by The Toasters
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