Hong Kong Olympians to lead star-studded city squad to World University Games
- Gold medallist Cheung Ka-long will be part of team that competes in multi-sport event in Chengdu this summer
- The city’s next athletics meet in April will be the last chance for some hopefuls to qualify for the squad
Hong Kong will send a star-studded squad to the World University Games this summer in Chengdu, with Olympic gold medallist Cheung Ka-long in the team.
The 25-year-old fencer, who was admitted to the physical education and recreation management programme at Baptist University last August, is expected to lead a team of more than 170 to China between July 28 and August 8.
One official said the presence of “so many Olympians” was down to the Games being postponed for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The city’s athletes are expected to compete in 12 of the 18 sports being held in Chengdu, with men’s and women’s volleyball being the only teams representing Hong Kong.
“With the one-year delay, we believe we will send the largest contingent ever, and hopefully we will win more medals,” said a source, adding 103 athletes were initially chosen last year.
Other Olympians expected to compete include women’s table tennis bronze medallists Doo Hoi-kem and Minnie Soo Wai-yam, plus fencers Kaylin Hsieh Sin-yan and foilist Ryan Choi Chun-yin. Tennis star Coleman Wong Chak-lam will also take part.
