Strong medal chances for Hong Kong at World University Games, says sports supremo Timothy Fok
Swimming star Siobhan Haughey, high jumper Cecilia Yeung, long jumper Chan Ming-tai and gymnast Shek Wai-hung could finish on the podium in Taipei for 110-strong Hong Kong squad
Hong Kong sports supremo Timothy Fok Tsun-ting believes the city will punch above their weight with potentially the strongest-ever squad that will compete at the World University Games in a fortnight’s time.
Hong Kong will send their biggest-ever squad of 110 athletes, who will compete in 14 sports, at the Games in Taipei with a strong line-up of athletes who could bring home medals.
Fok is upbeat that local swimmer Siobhan Haughey, high jumper Cecilia Yeung Man-wai, long jumper Chan Ming-tai, gymnast Shek Wai-hung will stand on the podium and do Hong Kong proud.
“The delegation has some of our best athletes and we are of course looking forward to some good results from them,” said Fok, president of the Hong Kong Olympic Committee at Friday’s flag presentation. “Haughey was extremely outstanding at the World Championships and we expect her to keep her good form in Taiwan.”
“She is definitely one of our star athletes and there is already talk about winning a medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020 but we should not put too much pressure on her. However, it would be another strong boost to her career if she can do well in Taiwan.”
