Veteran cyclist Sarah Lee remains focused on Asian Games as she earns Hall of Fame nod in annual press awards
- Despite turning 36 next year, Lee insists she still has an important role to play in developing younger cycling talent
- Double Olympic bronze medallist joined Sports Press Association’s Hall of Fame, while Cheung Ka-long and Siobhan Haughey were celebrated
The 2020 Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist, who turns 36 next year, believes she still has a role to play for team Hong Kong in the sprinting events.
“My plan is to focus on finishing my university studies this year before taking to the track early next year in preparation for the Hangzhou Games,” Lee said.
“My original plan was to go to Hangzhou this year and now the Games have been pushed back for one year, I will still stick to the plan. But of course I will have to see my form and condition next year. If the younger generation riders can beat me easily, there is no point in me taking part in the Games.”
Lee made the comments after being presented with the inaugural Hall of Fame award by the Sports Press Association on Tuesday in recognition of her contribution to sport over the past 25 years. During the ceremony, Lee stressed her contribution to cycling was not over just yet.
“I hope people will not consider this award as the end of an athlete or as a lifetime achievement. An athlete’s career is more than just a job, it’s the life long attitude of a group of dream chasers,” she said.
Lee said she had started preparation for the 2022 Asian Games in February before news of its postponement, and that she would commence a similar training plan next year.
Cycling Association chairman Leung Hung-tak said it would be a positive move if Lee decided to attend the Hangzhou Games.
