{
  "id": 11960726,
  "title": "Hong Kong builders take three WorldSkills honours in best CIC haul",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/hong-kong-builders-take-three-worldskills-honours-in-best-cic-haul-11960726",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T16:00:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post - Hong Kong",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post-hong-kong",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/topics/constructing-careers-through-worldskills/article/3369508/hong-kong-builders-take-three-worldskills-honours-best-cic-haul"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nine young construction workers from Hong Kong’s Construction Industry Council secured three WorldSkills honours at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, marking the city's first concrete construction victory at the event. The trio of winners included Law Chak-sum in painting, Tse Yu-lok in welding, and Huang To-kong and Wan Tsz-ho in concrete construction. This marked a significant milestone for Hong Kong, as the city had never previously claimed a WorldSkills title in concrete construction work. The competition, which involved 1,400 competitors aged 22 or under from over 70 participating nations, highlighted the CIC's commitment to nurturing young tradespeople and providing them with clear pathways to leadership roles. The concrete construction team faced challenges, including a failed pour and illness, but they persevered and ultimately secured a Medallion for Excellence, finishing fourth overall. Tse Yu-lok's welding performance was particularly noteworthy, as he outperformed his own set standards in X-ray inspection and pressure testing. The CIC's executive director, Ir Albert Cheng Ting-ning, emphasized the importance of WorldSkills in exposing young tradespeople to their full potential and the possibility of advancing beyond a university degree.",
  "summary": "[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Nine young construction competitors from the Construction Industry Council returned from WorldSkills Shanghai with three Medallions for Excellence, the strongest finish the CIC has recorded at the competition. The honours went to Law Chak-sum in painting and decorating, Tse Yu-lok in welding, and the concrete construction…",
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        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Hong Kong builders take three WorldSkills honours in best CIC haul",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/hong-kong-builders-take-three-worldskills-honours-in-best-cic-haul",
        "published": "2026-10-04T16:00:14.000Z"
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