HK athletes aim high at 14th National Games

At the Tokyo Olympics, Hong Kong athletes made history by bagging six medals, including one gold — the first-ever Olympic top prize for a Hong Kong athlete since the city's return to the motherland in 1997— and two silvers.

Secretary for Home Affairs Caspar Tsui Ying-wai congratulated Lee on Tuesday for her further achievements at the National Games, saying that the cyclist gave her all in every competition and demonstrates sophisticated techniques.

"Her charm and graciousness have won our hearts and made her a role model for Hong Kong athletes", Tsui said.

This year's National Games marked the seventh such event at which Hong Kong has sent athletes since its return to the motherland in 1997.

Cliff Wong Tsan, principal of Hong Kong Fencing School and a former professional fencer, said he believes that Hong Kong has a great chance to grab medals in fencing at the games. Among the 24 local fencing athletes there some of them — like Edgar Cheung Ka-long, who won the gold medal at the men's individual foil fencing in this year's Tokyo Olympic Games — already have a history of outstanding performances in international competitions.

Participating in the National Games is a good opportunity not only to examine the strength of Hong Kong athletes as a whole, but also for athletes to increase their individual experience and get a clearer picture of their own competence, Wong said.