Game for a good cause

"Going once going twice sold!"

And the signed foil of Hong Kong's homegrown Olympic gold medalist, Edgar Cheung Ka-long, was sold to the highest bidder. The fencing weapon (accompanied by a signed photo) fetched HK$378,000 ($48,465) - three times the pre-sale estimate of HK$100,000-150,000. It was one of 32 lots offered at the Olympic Dreams Charity Auction, held by Sotheby's Hong Kong on Dec 22.

Presented in collaboration with HomeArt, the Hong Kong Olympic Fans Club, and the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC), the auction's proceeds will go to the SF&OC Sports Legacy Scheme in support of retiring or retired athletes as well as underprivileged student athletes.