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Sylvia Ma

Mainland social media users praised Hong Kong’s “fencing king and queen” Cheung Ka-long and Vivian Kong Man-wai after their gold medal triumphs at the Paris Olympics.
Reigning champion Cheung clinched gold in men’s foil fencing for the second consecutive Games, following a nail-biting showdown that ended in a dramatic 14-14 tie with Italy’s Filipo Macchi.
The 27-year-old made history as the first defending champion in 68 years in this Olympic event, while securing Hong Kong its second gold medal of the Games after Kong’s victory two days earlier.
“Defending the title is an incredible feat. I can’t believe it worked. Cheung is awesome!” one Weibo user wrote.
“Vivian Kong and Cheung Ka-long embody the spirit of Hong Kong as I remember it,” another user praised.

“Fencing King and Fencing Queen both hail from Hong Kong!” another commented.
Earlier that night, China had taken silver in men’s artistic gymnastics team event despite being on course for gold – and some users joked that Cheung’s victory made up for the disappointment.
“We can finally hear the national anthem tonight,” one Chinese user remarked.
“I remember Cheung winning gold on ‘Black Monday’ at the last Games. Hopefully, like the Tokyo Olympics, the bad luck will recede, and everyone will perform well this time,” another user wrote, alluding to July 26, 2021 when China missed out on several gold medal opportunities.
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Cheung Ka-long’s ‘Hong Kong spirit’ praised by social media users in mainland China after gold medal success at Paris Olympic Games. Photo: Reuters

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Cheung Ka-long (centre) wears his gold medal around his neck with Italy’s Filippo Macchi (left) settling for the silver. Photo: Reuters

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Cheung Ka-long is ecstatic as he clinches gold in Paris. Photo: AFP

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The now double Olympic gold medallist Cheung Ka-long with his coach Greg Koenig. Photo: Handout

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Weibo posters even suggested Cheung’s gold medal win made up for China’s gymnastics defeat to Japan


Weibo posters even suggested Cheung’s gold medal win made up for China’s defeat to Japan in the men’s artistic gymnastics team event.


Vivian Kong Man-wai

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