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SAR boccia aces on a roll with gold and two bronzes

Hong Kong, China boccia athletes continued to shine on the final day of the Asian Para Games on Saturday as they seized the chance to take home more medals. In the mixed pairs BC4 event, Leung Yuk-wing and Cheung Yuen dominated the match to beat the national team 9-0 to take gold. In the mixed BC1/BC2 team event, the SAR trio of John Loung, Yeung Hiu-lam and Chan Pak-lun defeated South Korea 7-5…

Hong Kong's boccia athletes showcased their prowess on the final day of the Asian Para Games, securing a total of three medals. In the mixed pairs BC4 event, Leung Yuk-wing and Cheung Yuen outplayed the national team with a score of 9-0, claiming the gold medal. The SAR trio of John Loung, Yeung Hiu-lam, and Chan Pak-lun secured the bronze medal in the mixed BC1/BC2 team event, defeating South Korea 7-5.

Indonesia emerged as the top-ranked team, taking the gold medal, while Thailand secured the silver. In the mixed pairs BC3 event, Chan Ho-yan and Tse Tak-wah emerged victorious with a 3-2 win against Thailand's Ladamanee Kla-Han and Withun Chanthakhat, rounding out the podium. Japan claimed the gold, and Singapore earned the silver.

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