Ten SAR wushu athletes to compete at Asian Games
The Hong Kong, China wushu team is sending six male and four female athletes to compete across various taolu and sanda events at the upcoming Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. Head coach Lam Hong-kwai said athletes spread out across the mainland over the past few months for intensive training. He added that all squad members were in good form and hoped they would carry their momentum into the Asian…
The Hong Kong wushu team will field ten athletes - six men and four women - in the forthcoming Asian Games, set to commence in Nagoya, Japan. Coach Lam Hong-kwai revealed that the squad members, scattered across the mainland, underwent rigorous training over the past few months. All participants are currently in top form, eager to maintain their momentum at the upcoming competitions.
Rookie Juanita Mok, aiming for her third Asian Games, secured a silver medal in Taijiquan during her debut in Jakarta in 2018. She is scheduled to compete in the women's combined taijiquan and taijijian event. Mok expressed her anticipation, stating that she aims to enjoy the four-minute competition carpet with varied and rhythmic routines compared to past editions.
Lydia Sham, a multiple world champion, will concentrate on the women's changquan event, dedicating more time and focus to mastering her techniques. In contrast to her previous approach, Sham now dedicates two to three hours of changquan practice twice daily. Lau Chi-lung, making his second Asian Games appearance, will contest the men's combined nanquan and nangun event, preparing himself both physically and mentally for the challenges ahead.
Although the Hong Kong wushu team claimed two silver and one bronze medals at the Hangzhou Games three years ago, none of the medalists will be present in Japan this time.
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