HK wheelchair fencing team wins silver at Asian Para Games
Hong Kong's women's wheelchair fencing team won silver in the foil team event at the Asian Para Games, losing 30-12 to China in the final. The squad of Lam Ka-man, Chung Yuen-ping, Alison Yu Chui-yee and Tong Nga-ting beat Thailand 30-23 in the semifinals and will receive HK$250,000 under the Jockey
The Hong Kong women's wheelchair fencing team claimed the silver medal in the foil team event at the Asian Para Games on Tuesday, after a 30-12 defeat to China in the final.
The squad of Lam Ka-man, Chung Yuen-ping, Alison Yu Chui-yee and Tong Nga-ting reached the final by beating Thailand 30-23 in the morning semifinals. China dominated all six periods of the gold medal match.
For their runner-up finish, the Hong Kong athletes will receive HK$250,000 through the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme, which rewards local competitors for outstanding performances at major multi-sport events.