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 took silver 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.