Olympic hero Cheung Ka-long defines ‘Hong Kong spirit’ as ‘keep going, keep fighting’
- Gold medallist returns home to rousing reception after triumph at Paris Olympics
Star fencer and gold medallist Cheung Ka-long returned home from his Paris Olympics triumph to a rousing reception, saying his approach was to just “keep going, keep fighting” when he was asked to define the much-touted “Hong Kong spirit” fans said he embodied.
Cheung, who made history this week by becoming the first man in 68 years to defend his Olympic foil title, was welcomed by about 100 people at Hong Kong International Airport’s arrival hall while dozens more watched on from the departure area.
Dressed in the Hong Kong team’s jacket from the Games, cream Bermuda shorts and a Christian Dior backpack, Cheung received cheers from the crowd with some snapping photos of him and fellow fencer Cedric Ho Wai-hang.
Cheung responded to praise from residents over athletes displaying the “Hong Kong spirit” throughout the Games and offered his interpretation of such characteristics, which he said had been instilled in him throughout his preparation.
“I think our spirit is [to] never give up, to try our best to get everything [and] to give everything on the piste,” he said.
“I don’t want to have any excuses and waste my efforts from training.
