Yao Yan (badminton)
Yao Yan is a retired Chinese badminton player from Nanning, Guangxi. She competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Achievements
Asian Championships
Women's singles| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
| 1997 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |  Yu Hua | 2–11, 11–9, 11–5 | Gold |
| 1995 | Beijing, China | Ye Zhaoying | 11–5, 7–11, 3–11 | Silver |
World Junior Championships
Girls' singles| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
| 1992 | Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia |  Kristin Yunita | 11–12, 1–11 | Silver |
IBF World Grand Prix
The World Badminton Grand Prix sanctioned by International Badminton Federation since 1983.Women's singles
| Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
| 1996 | Dutch Open | Han Jingna | 9–2, 9–2, 9–0 | Winner |
| 1996 | Korea Open |  Bang Soo-hyun | 3–11, 0–11 | Runner-up |
| 1993 | French Open | Ye Zhaoying | 11–7, 5–11, 11–5 | Winner |
| 1992 | China Open | Shen Lianfeng | 11–7, 11–8 | Winner |