Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Rosanna Law today congratulated Hong Kong athletes on winning three silver and three bronze medals at the 5th Asian Para Games across swimming, table tennis and fencing.
Swimmer Chan Yui-lam bagged a silver medal in the Women’s 200m Individual Medley SM14 event, following her previous success in the butterfly, backstroke, and relay events. Miss Law noted that the results demonstrated Chan Yui-lam’s all-around prowess.
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 – Class WD14 event, while Ng Mui-wui and Wong Ting-ting bagged a silver medal in Women’s Doubles – Class WD22 event.
In addition, Ho Ka-sing and Wong Chi-yin earned a bronze medal in the Men’s Doubles – Class MD18 event, while Wan Wai-lok and Yuen King-shing claimed a bronze medal in the Men’s Doubles – Class MD22 event.
Miss Law said it was a truly gratifying achievement, noting that the table tennis team has now amassed a total of 15 medals – five silver and 10 bronze – in the Asian Para Games.
The sports chief also congratulated fencer Yu Chui-yee on winning a bronze medal in the Women’s Sabre Category A event with an outstanding performance.
Tomorrow marks the final day of the Games. Miss Law urged the public to cheer on Hong Kong’s fencing and boccia athletes.