
The Hong Kong, China team bagged six more medals – three silvers and as many bronzes – in the swimming, table tennis and fencing events at the 5th Asian Para Games in Japan on Friday, taking their medals tally to 36.
Swimmer Chan Yui-lam bagged a silver medal in the women’s 200 meters individual medley SM14 event, following her previous success in the butterfly, backstroke, and relay events.
The table tennis team also achieved another milestone, collectively winning two silver and two bronze medals in the doubles events.
Chiu Kan-shan and Wong Yue-ching claimed a silver medal in the women’s doubles – a Class WD14 event – while Ng Mui-wui and Wong Ting-ting bagged a silver medal in the women's doubles – a Class WD22 event.
In addition, Ho Ka-sing and Wong Chi-yin earned a bronze medal in the men’s doubles – a Class MD18 event – while Wan Wai-lok and Yuen King-shing claimed a bronze medal in the men’s doubles Class MD22 event.
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Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui congratulated the HKSAR team for its continuing success.
“Following her success in the butterfly, backstroke, and relay events, Chan Yui-lam secured a silver medal in the individual medley, demonstrating her all-around prowess,” Law said on Friday.
Including competitions held in previous days, the table tennis team have now won 15 medals – five silvers and 10 bronzes – she noted, calling it a truly gratifying achievement.
Law also praised Yu Chui-yee for her excellent form and clinching another bronze medal with an outstanding performance.
The Hong Kong, China team has so far won 36 medals – two gold, 13 silver and 21 bronze medals – at the Asian Para Games.
