Asian Games: Hong Kong Olympian Sarah Lee dropped as elite athlete as retirement rumours swirl, will not race in Hangzhou
- Sources say double Olympic bronze medallist has effectively retired and is now concentrating on her degree at Baptist University
- The 35-year-old only raced twice internationally in 2022 and has not competed for almost 10 months
Sarah Lee Wai-sze has been dropped from Hong Kong’s list of elite athletes amid rumours the 35-year-old Olympian has finally decided to retire.
The track cycling star, who won bronze medals at the London and Tokyo Olympics, will also not compete at the Asian Games later this year.
Despite not responding to multiple requests to confirm her retirement, sources said Lee’s decision not to have any races on her calendar and focus on her degree at Baptist University pointed to the end of a glittering career.
“She wants to keep a low profile of her future but definitely not to continue her sporting career,” a source said. “She once said she would like to compete in the Asian Games in Hangzhou this summer, but as you can see she has a blank competition list for almost 10 months which tells you her intention.”
Lee has reportedly eyed becoming a coach, and a source close to the Cycling Association said the cyclist had been working with some of the young riders in the Hong Kong team.
“We think she will continue in the field most likely as a coach, especially as head coach Shen Jinkang is going to retire after the Hangzhou Asian Games,” the source said.
