Hong Kong triathletes Hilda Choi, Jason Ng rediscover passion after Olympic and injury woe
Two of Hong Kong's best triathletes, Hilda Choi Yan-yin and Jason Ng Tai-long, said during the weekend's National Games test event that they had recovered their passion and motivation after surviving significant setbacks.
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Choi needed emergency surgery to save a finger on the eve of the delayed Asian Games in September 2023, after jamming the digit while reaching down to try to fix a part on her bike. She missed seven months, before returning for nine races last year.
She began her 2025 with eighth place in the Asia Triathlon Cup in Malaysia last week, before coming sixth in Saturday's individual test event at Hong Kong's Central Harbourfront.
The 31-year-old acknowledged her injury ordeal had been 'upsetting', but said she would now be retired if she had competed at her third Asian Games.
'[The injury] was part of my journey and showed me what I want, and what I am passionate for,' Choi said.
Jason Ng leads Shandong's eventual second-placed finisher Zhang Chi in Saturday's test race. Photo: Elson Li
'I'm mentally ready to challenge myself again and want to reach my full potential before I say I am done.
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