Hong Kong, China captured nine medals on Wednesday at the 5th Asian Para Games, as the delegation added one gold, four silver and four bronze medals across boccia, swimming and fencing.
In boccia, Vivian Lau won gold in the women's individual BC4 event, giving Hong Kong, China its first gold medal of the Games. Cheung Yuen took silver in the same event, securing both the gold and silver medals for the delegation.
The boccia team's haul also included silver medals for Yeung Hiu-lam in the women's individual BC2 event and Leung Yuk-wing in the men's individual BC4 event, while John Loung claimed bronze in the men's individual BC1 event.
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In swimming, Ng Cheuk-yan won silver in the women's 50m butterfly S7 event, breaking her personal record, and Hung Wing-long took bronze in the men's 100m breaststroke SB14 event.
In fencing, Yu Chui-yee and Tong Nga-ting each won bronze in the women's individual epee category A and category B events, respectively.
Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Rosanna Law congratulated the athletes, highlighting the boccia team's five-medal haul.
“Vivian Lau and Cheung Yuen swept the gold and silver medals in the same event, demonstrating the spirit of Hong Kong, China athletes,” she said.
She noted that Yeung Hiu-lam and Leung Yuk-wing fought hard and showed great resilience in their respective finals, and that John Loung overhauled his opponent in the final end of the bronze medal match.
Law also commended Ng Cheuk-yan for breaking her personal record and Hung Wing-long for performing at his best, and applauded the two fencers for fighting through a series of tight matches.
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“I will continue, together with all Hong Kong people, to cheer on Hong Kong, China athletes. I wish them continued success in the remaining events,” Law added.
The Hong Kong, China delegation has so far won 21 medals at the Games: one gold, eight silver and 12 bronze.
