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RTHK
3 days ago
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Ryan Choi ready for National Games after break
Ryan Choi ready for National Games after break Ryan Choi plans to recharge first before taking on the National Games in November. Photo: RTHK Fresh off making history for Hong Kong, China, fencing star Ryan Choi said his World Championships triumph has steeled his confidence for the National Games in November on home soil. The 27-year-old, however, plans to recharge first before chasing further glory. Choi cemented his status as world number one, after claiming the SAR's first-ever Fencing World Championships gold medal in Tbilisi, Georgia. He secured the men's foil title with a decisive victory over Russia's Kirill Borodachev. On returning to Hong Kong on Monday, Choi said he aims to deliver his best at the National Games, targeting at least a quarter-final finish. "I think it gives me confidence, but at the same time, I feel less pressured because I got the title I wanted since day one of being a full-time fencer so I feel relieved and I'm happy to compete now," he said. The world championship crowns a remarkable winning streak for Choi. Having already claimed the title at the Shanghai Foil Grand Prix in May and his first Asian Fencing Championships gold last month, he has secured three major titles consecutively. "I am very grateful because I believe there are still several fencers who are stronger than me. I still feel that I do not deserve to be world number one, but heaven has given me this opportunity, and I sincerely feel content," Choi said. "In the past, I might have had to remind myself to be content, but this time, I truly feel it from the heart." Choi expressed profound gratitude to his family and friends, highlighting his parents' unwavering support for his passion. He even addressed detractors with a triumphant, "I'm sorry, but I did it!" Looking ahead, Choi is eyeing the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, emphasising team qualification is a key goal. He acknowledged disappointment in the World Championships team foil event, where his team, including Edgar Cheung, Leung Chin-yu and Lawrence Ng finished seventh despite Choi believing they had top-four potential. Though the athlete is currently sitting on the top spot, he said he still sees Cheung, who won two consecutive gold medals at the Olympics, as the strongest member of the team. He said he believes the Hong Kong, China, fencing team will really show its prowess once Cheung recovers from his wrist injury.
RTHK
3 days ago
- Sport
- RTHK
Ryan Choi ready for National Games after break
Ryan Choi ready for National Games after break Ryan Choi plans to recharge first before taking on the National Games in November. Photo: RTHK Fresh off making history for Hong Kong, China, fencing star Ryan Choi said his World Championships triumph has steeled his confidence for the National Games in November on home soil. The 27-year-old, however, plans to recharge first before chasing further glory. Choi cemented his status as world number one, after claiming the SAR's first-ever Fencing World Championships gold medal in Tbilisi, Georgia. He secured the men's foil title with a decisive victory over Russia's Kirill Borodachev. On returning to Hong Kong on Monday, Choi said he aims to deliver his best at the National Games, targeting at least a quarter-final finish. "I think it gives me confidence, but at the same time, I feel less pressured because I got the title I wanted since day one of being a full-time fencer so I feel relieved and I'm happy to compete now," he said. The world championship crowns a remarkable winning streak for Choi. Having already claimed the title at the Shanghai Foil Grand Prix in May and his first Asian Fencing Championships gold last month, he has secured three major titles consecutively. "I am very grateful because I believe there are still several fencers who are stronger than me. I still feel that I do not deserve to be world number one, but heaven has given me this opportunity, and I sincerely feel content," Choi said. "In the past, I might have had to remind myself to be content, but this time, I truly feel it from the heart." Choi expressed profound gratitude to his family and friends, highlighting his parents' unwavering support for his passion. He even addressed detractors with a triumphant, "I'm sorry, but I did it!" Looking ahead, Choi is eyeing the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, emphasising team qualification is a key goal. He acknowledged disappointment in the World Championships team foil event, where his team, including Edgar Cheung, Leung Chin-yu and Lawrence Ng finished seventh despite Choi believing they had top-four potential. Though the athlete is currently sitting on the top spot, he said he still sees Cheung, who won two consecutive gold medals at the Olympics, as the strongest member of the team. He said he believes the Hong Kong, China, fencing team will really show its prowess once Cheung recovers from his wrist injury.
RTHK
7 days ago
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- RTHK
Ryan Choi aims for Olympic medal after fencing success
Ryan Choi aims for Olympic medal after fencing success Ryan Choi defeated Russia's Kirill Borodachev in the men's foil final in Tbilisi, Georgia. Photo courtesy of the Fencing Association of Hong Kong, China. Achieving his dream of becoming the world's top-ranked fencer as a full-time athlete, Ryan Choi has now set a new goal of medalling at the Olympics, or once again at the World Championships. The 27-year-old has made history for Hong Kong, China, clinching its first-ever Fencing World Championships gold. Choi defeated Russia's Kirill Borodachev 15-9 in the men's foil final in Tbilisi, Georgia, an experience he described as a career milestone. "It feels so surreal because I haven't lost a match in the past three consecutive competitions. Honestly, when I first started fencing, I never thought I'd be able to achieve this," Choi said in a video posted on social media by the Fencing Association of Hong Kong, China. "After I won first place at the Shanghai Grand Prix, and then followed by a first-place win at the Asian Championships, I already felt like I could retire." "So I'm going to take really good care of [this medal]." The association also congratulated the SAR athlete on his historic win for the city. Aside from the world championship title, Choi was also given prize money of US$40,000. He will compete in the team foil event later in the competition.
RTHK
7 days ago
- Sport
- RTHK
Ryan Choi aims for Olympic medal after fencing success
Ryan Choi aims for Olympic medal after fencing success Ryan Choi defeated Russia's Kirill Borodachev in the men's foil final in Tbilisi, Georgia. Photo courtesy of the Fencing Association of Hong Kong, China. Achieving his dream of becoming the world's top-ranked fencer as a full-time athlete, Ryan Choi has now set a new goal of medalling at the Olympics, or once again at the World Championships. The 27-year-old has made history for Hong Kong, China, clinching its first-ever Fencing World Championships gold. Choi defeated Russia's Kirill Borodachev 15-9 in the men's foil final in Tbilisi, Georgia, an experience he described as a career milestone. "It feels so surreal because I haven't lost a match in the past three consecutive competitions. Honestly, when I first started fencing, I never thought I'd be able to achieve this," Choi said in a video posted on social media by the Fencing Association of Hong Kong, China. "After I won first place at the Shanghai Grand Prix, and then followed by a first-place win at the Asian Championships, I already felt like I could retire." "So I'm going to take really good care of [this medal]." The association also congratulated the SAR athlete on his historic win for the city. Aside from the world championship title, Choi was also given prize money of US$40,000. He will compete in the team foil event later in the competition.
RTHK
23-07-2025
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- RTHK
Fencer Ryan Choi wins gold at the World Championships
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."
