Gold, silver for Hong Kong, Ronaldo hits 900th goal, what happened overnight in world of sport
More boccia glory for city’s athletes in Paris, China pair seal historic tennis bronze and Hayes rails against football patriarchy
Why is it we value the Paralympics less than the Olympics? If anything the achievements of those already at a disadvantage could be considered greater, and yet they do not bring the same adulation or rewards.
Just something to think about over breakfast this morning as you’re taking in the latest golden feat from two of Hong Kong’s finest.
Speaking of golden, Ronaldo’s boot found of the back of the net again overnight. So, here’s what happened while you were sleeping.
More glory for Hong Kong
The city’s boccia athletes added gold and silver to the team’s medal count overnight, taking the overall total to three and four respectively. With a bronze also in the mix, the Paralympians have won twice as many medals as their Olympic counterparts.
Ho Yuen-kei won her second title of the Games, combining with Tse Tak-wah to beat South Korea’s Jeong Ho-won and Kang Sun-hee 5-3 in the mixed pairs BC3 event, while Cheung Yuen added a silver to her singles medal in the mixed pairs BC4 category alongside veteran Leung Yuk-wing.
“I am so grateful and surprised,” Ho said. “Before coming to Paris, my goal was to win one medal each in my two events. But a gold medal in each? Nope. I never thought of that.”
Game, set, match
There must be something in the air at Roland Garros, the scene of yet another historic medal for China’s athletes this summer.
