In the 2001 Chinese National Games, Qi was 2nd in the 400 individual medley after former world record holder Chen Yan (4:35.22 to 4:38.20) and 3rd in the 100 breast (1:09.12) behind Luo Xuejuan and Luo Nan.
At the 2001 Chinese National Games, Qi secured a silver medal in the 400 individual medley and bronze in the 100 breaststroke, narrowly missing out on top honors to Chen Yan and Luo Xuejuan/Luo Nan.