Fencer Ryan Choi wins gold at the World Championships
Hong Kong, China's Ryan Choi is the world number one. Photo: Courtesy of the Fencing Association of Hong Kong, China.
Fencer Ryan Choi has made history by winning Hong Kong, China's first-ever gold medal at the Fencing World Championships.
Choi beat his opponent from Russia, Kirill Borodachev, 15-9 in the men's foil final in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law congratulated Choi on winning the gold medal.
"Ryan made impressive performance in the competition, demonstrating Hong Kong athletes' charm and perseverance," she said in a statement.
"I hope the Hong Kong China fencing team will continue to strive for excellence. I have faith in them to perform spectacularly again in the 15th National Games to be held in November."
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