HK names 11-strong equestrian squad for Asian Games
Hong Kong, China, has named 11 horse-rider combinations for this year's Asian Games, blending experienced campaigners with three debutants as it competes across all three equestrian disciplines. The Equestrian Federation of Hong Kong, China, and the Hong Kong Jockey Club announced on Friday that the SAR will compete in dressage, eventing and jumping in both team and individual events. The…
Hong Kong has announced an 11-member equestrian squad for the upcoming Asian Games, featuring a mix of experienced riders and three debutants. The team will compete across dressage, eventing, and jumping disciplines, with each athlete representing Hong Kong in both team and individual events. The squad includes two seasoned riders, Patrick Lam and Annie Ho, while Sheikara Lalive d’Epinay, Yuddy Cheng, and Kendra Li are making their Asian Games debut.
All equestrian athletes are currently based in Europe, where they are currently training with their horses in preparation for the Games. The Hong Kong Equestrian Federation and the Hong Kong Jockey Club announced the squad on Friday. Federation president Lester Huang expressed his pride in the team's composition, highlighting the blend of experience and new talent.
He also mentioned that six Hong Kong officials have been appointed as stewards for the Games, a testament to the country's strong officiating talent. Hong Kong has previously won five equestrian medals in Asian Games history.
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