Ryan Choi wins HK's first fencing medal at Asian Games

Hong Kong fencer Ryan Choi secured the city's maiden medal at the Asian Games, claiming silver in the men's individual foil on Tuesday. The event took place at Aichi Sky Expo Hall. Choi, a former world number one, lost to Japan's Kazuki Iimura 15-13 in a closely contested final. Iimura, supported by his home crowd, started aggressively and built a 4-point lead, extending it to 10-5.

Choi maintained his composure, narrowing the gap and tying the match at 12-12. Despite a near miss at 13-12, Iimura secured the victory with decisive touches. Choi's silver remains a significant achievement for Hong Kong, marking the first fencing medal for the city at the Asian Games. Choi had already advanced past the round of 32, defeating opponents from Kazakhstan, Singapore, and South Korea on his path to the final.

In a post-match interview, Choi expressed gratitude to his parents and supporters, emphasizing the team effort behind his achievement. He expressed hope to secure gold in the team event with his teammates and return to the piste on Friday to compete in it.