The Hong Kong, China team to the Paris Paralympics secured another gold and a silver medal on Friday in the boccia events, taking their medals tally to 5 at the event.
The team have so far won three golds, four silvers and a bronze medal at the Games.
Tse Tak-wah and Ho Yuen-kei won the gold in the Boccia Mixed Pairs BC3 category, while Leung Yuk-wing and Cheung Yuen claimed the silver in the Boccia Mixed Pairs BC4 event.
In the face-off with South Korea in the BC3 Mixed Pairs final on Thursday, Tse and Ho emerging victorious with a score of 5-3, securing another gold for Hong Kong.
In the BC4 Mixed Pairs final early Friday morning, Leung and Cheung faced top-ranked Colombian siblings Edilson Chica and Leidy Chica, ultimately settling for the silver medal after a hard-fought battle.
Including their individual performances, Cheung has accumulated 2 silver medals at the Paris Paralympics, while Leung has secured the 7th Paralympic medal of his career.
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Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung Yun-hung congratulated the Hong Kong athletes for bringing glory to the city with their remarkable feat at the Games.
Lee said the four athletes had put up their best and showed superb skills with team spirit in the competitions. “All Hong Kong people and I are proud of the outstanding performance and professionalism of the four athletes,” Lee said, urging Hong Kong residents to continue following the latest updates about the city’s delegation and support its athletes.
Yeung said the Hong Kong, China team have stayed highly focused during the competitions, demonstrating remarkable strategy and precision.
“I was so excited to personally watch the athletes strive for excellence in their respective mixed pairs events, and the outstanding results are not only the hard-earned success of the athletes, but also the accomplishments of the coaches, medical and support teams," he said.
Legislative Council President Andrew Leung Kwan-yuen took to social media to express his jubilation over the stellar performances of the four Hong Kong athletes, extending his congratulations to them and their coaching staff for their hard work and dedication.
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Highlighting the team’s success in the boccia events, Leung commended both seasoned athletes and newcomers for pushing their limits and showcasing their talents on the international stage, stressing the city’s pride in witnessing their efforts translate into fruitful results.
