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Hong Kong Secures Second Para Games Gold in Swimming
WHY IT MATTERS
This achievement highlights Hong Kong's growing presence in the Asian Para Games, with athletes consistently demonstrating top-tier strength and tenacity in various sports.
What happened
Hong Kong athletes have made a strong showing at the 5th Asian Para Games, with swimmer Chan Yui-lam securing the second gold medal for the Hong Kong, China delegation. Chan Yui-lam successfully defended her title in the Women's 100m Butterfly S14 event, marking her third consecutive gold win.
In other swimming events, Lau Chiu-yee took bronze in the Women's 100m Butterfly S14, and the quartet of Cheung Tsun-lok, Wong Hon-yin, Chan Yui-lam, and Lau Chiu-yee clinched bronze in the Mixed 4x100m Freestyle S14. The team's performance in table tennis was also notable, with four medals won in mixed doubles events, including a silver medal for Lam Yan-yu and Wong Hon-lam.
Badminton athlete Chu Man-kai won a bronze medal in the Men's Singles SH6, securing a hard-fought victory.
PRIMARY SOURCES
HK bags second Para Games gold
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