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Twelve-year-old Zhou Yizhu, aka Patti Zhou, is the talk of China's 14th National Winter Games after making a captivating debut in the adult category snowboard halfpipe final. ▲ 'Patti' Zhou Yizhu performs a rotation during Saturday's snowboard halfpipe final at the 14th National Winter Games in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia autonomous region. The 12-year-old finished fifth in the rankings. XINHUA Competing against athletes more than twice her age, Zhou's performances have thrilled China's snowboarding community and led many to speculate that she could become the next big sensation in the sport, akin to stars like Gu Ailing (Eileen Gu) and Su Yiming. Zhou finished fifth in Saturday's final, showcasing an abundance of confidence and skill against world champions Cai Xuetong and Liu Jiayu, who claimed gold and silver respectively. "My ultimate goal is to become an Olympic champion," Zhou said after her highly promising debut. She draws inspiration from her father's unswerving support, and
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