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South China Morning Post
4 hours ago
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- South China Morning Post
Letters from readers: Hong Kong athletes, Cirque de Soleil and a dream house
Do you have something to share? Send us your letters using this form . Thyler and Skyler Ng (aged 10), Spanish School of Hong Kong Katy Choi Wing-kei is a Hong Kong Para Badminton athlete. She has a short stature because of a genetic condition that is often called 'dwarfism'. Choi has represented Hong Kong in many competitions. She is also our friend. We have known her since we were born. She is our role model because of her determination and perseverance. Choi recently received an Outstanding Athlete Award. We are so proud of her and look forward to her continuing to achieve outstanding results for Hong Kong. Thyler and Skyler Ng with Katy Choi Wing-kei, a para-athlete who represents Hong Kong in badminton. Gabriel Julien Ling (aged 10), French International School of Hong Kong I recently watched 'Kooza' by Cirque du Soleil in Hong Kong. It was full of dazzling lights and lively music. Among all the performers, I loved the smart trickster the most. His colourful costume had stripes of orange, blue, light blue and white. His pointed hat reminded me of a delicious soft-serve ice cream – my favourite! The mischievous trickster hopped around the stage with a silver baton, balancing it on his nimble fingers and catching it with quick reflexes. He slipped onto the stage like an agile panther. Gabriel Julien Ling, pictured here with the performer who plays the trickster after the show. Kelly Cheung Ching-yin (aged 7), Good Hope Primary School cum Kindergarten I would build my dream home by the beach so that I can swim in the sea anytime. I am going to live in it with my mum, dad and grandmother. Through every window, I would see a rainbow, some clouds and mountains. When my family moves into my dream home, they will be amazed. My dream home is going to have two washrooms, a living room, a kitchen and three bedrooms. One for me, one for my grandmother and one for my mum and dad. Kelly Cheung is a student at Good Hope Primary School cum Kindergarten. Photo: Handout
United News of India
22-06-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
Asian Championship para Badminton Thailand 2025: India secures 27 medals
Korat(Thailand), Jun 22 (UNI) The Indian contingent ensured that the tricolour flies high in Thailand at the Asian Championship para Badminton Thailand 2025 as they secured a rich haul of 27 medals. India's medals included four Gold's, 10 silver and 13 Bronze medals in the tournament that was played between June 17 and 22 at the SPADT Convention Center here. The Gold medallists included Nitesh Kumar (MS SL3), Nitesh Kumar and Tulshimati Murgesan (XD SL3-SU5), Mnisha Ramadas (WS SU5) and the pair if Nitesh Kumar and Sukant Kadam (MD SL3-SL4). Heaping praise on his wards, Head National Coach of the para Badminton team Gaurav Khanna noted the phenomenal rise of Para Badminton in the country. The Dronacharya awardee highlighted how the Para Badminton has become a big source for medals in international tournaments. "Since taking over in 2015, I've witnessed remarkable growth from just 50 participants at Nationals to nearly 1000 today, and from limited international entries to over 1000 Indian players registered globally. Our athletes have now won more than 1300 medals in BWF recognised events, making Para-Badminton possibly the highest medal winning Paralympic sport in India. A proud moment for the nation" he said while speaking to UNI. UNI RKM
South China Morning Post
19-06-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong ex-Paralympian Daniel Chan aims to improve badminton players' lives in new role
Two-time Paralympic medallist Daniel Chan Ho-yuen hoped to push for more resources from the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to further develop the sport worldwide after being appointed chair of the Para Badminton Athletes' Commission and a BWF Council member last Thursday. Advertisement While his chairmanship is technically only until re-elections in December – though there was an understanding with the BWF that he would continue in the role and his re-election would be a formality – Chan intended to use his time in the position to improve the conditions for those still playing the sport. 'It wasn't even a Paralympic sport when I first started serving,' said Chan, who has been a commission member for eight years. 'It is now a sport, and people are learning more about it, but the resources are lacking and quite poor. 'We are lucky in Hong Kong because we can be full-time athletes, but that is not the case for athletes in many other countries.' Daniel Chan won a bronze medal at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021. Photo: Hong Kong Paralympic Association Chan, who won a bronze and silver medal at the Tokyo and Paris Paralympics respectively, also said that badminton's prominence in Asia meant the sport in the region was better off than in the other continents. Advertisement 'In Europe, Africa, South America and even Oceania, where badminton isn't a prime sport or as much a part of the culture, players need to cover their own expenses to compete overseas, and this can be very expensive,' he said.
Gulf Today
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
UAE's Bedwawi makes winning start at 6th Fazza Dubai Para Badminton event
Jamal Al Bedwawi brought cheers to the UAE team after making a winning start in his men's singles Wheelchair (WH1) event at the 6th Fazza Dubai Para Badminton International 2025. In men's singles WH1 Group B, Bedwawi defeated Czech Republic's Milo Bauer in two contrasting games 21-18, 21-2 continuing his good form from last month's Czech Para Badminton International 2025. The Emirati player next faces second seed and Paris 2024 Paralympics silver medallist Choi Jungman in the third round of men's singles WH1. 'I wasn't thinking about the win but about fighting for every point. Every win makes me more confident and the medal at Czech Republic made me more responsible to win medals for UAE,' said the 26-year-old trainee at the Dubai Club for People of Determination. Bedwawi admitted that he has always been a fighter. Ever since he met with an accident in 2012, Bedwawi has fought back his spinal cord injury to take up wheelchair basketball and now Para Badminton as the biggest achievements in life. 'I will fight tomorrow as well. It will be a good learning experience against him (Choi Jungman),' he said of his upcoming match against the Korean giant. Meanwhile, top seeds and title favourites Cheah Liek Hou of Malaysia, Hong Kong's Chu Man Kai and seasoned Koreans Kim Jung Jun and Choi Jungman all were in action on the second day of competitions. For Man Kai, he admitted his love for Dubai and said it's like his second home. 'I have been coming here since the first edition and I am looking forward to winning some medals this time as well,' said the reigning Asian Para Games champion who is competing in men's singles, men's doubles, and mixed doubles Short Stature (SH6) category events. The Shabab Al Ahli Club witnessed some thrilling action as the Paralympic stars were on show while there were some who also stole the show in women's Standing Lower (SL3) category. Top seed in women's singles SL3 event, Ukraine's Oksana Kozyna had to come back from a game down to overcome Australia's Vinot Celine Aurelie in three games 12-21, 21-19, 21-11. 'It was a tough match. I lost to her in the group matches in Spain, so I was prepared for the match. I am hoping to win it big on Sunday,' added Kozyna, the Tokyo 2022 world champion.
Gulf News
14-02-2025
- Sport
- Gulf News
Emotional moment for proud mother Siham Alrasheedy after gold medal triumph
Dubai: It was an emotional moment for UAE's Siham Alrasheedy as she clinched the women's discus F52-57 gold medal at the ongoing 16th Fazza Para Athletics Grand Prix — Dubai 2025. Alrasheedy hurled the discus to a distance of 22.96 metres to take the gold at her home ground. The 43-year-old trainee at the Dubai Club has been a regular to the Fazza Para Athletics Championships since its inception and has won several medals at the event in the past. But the 2025 edition was special. She was cheered by her family from the recently renovated Dubai Club for People of Determination stadium stands as she competed. 'It was a proud and emotional moment for me as my mother and my son (Abdullah) were cheering for me from the stands,' said a teary-eyed Alrasheedy, who is also a Para Badminton player in Wheelchair WH2 category and aims to improve her rankings this year. 'They inspired me a lot to win the gold today. I am so happy to start the season with a success.' Alrasheedy was joined by two more Emirati players on the top of the podium including Sara Aljneibi, the Rio 2026 Paralympic bronze medallist and Abdalla Almarzooqi as UAE's god medals reached seven. Aljneibi claimed the fifth gold medal for the host nation with an effort of 5.22 metres in women's shot put F32/33 final. Emirati Thekra Al Kaabi, who already has a gold at the event, finished fourth in the same event. Meanwhile, Almarzooqi claimed the yellow metal in men's 100m T71/72 final, finishing the race in 24.65 seconds. Promising Mohamad Othman continued to make the most of his good form taking the bronze in men's 400m wheelchair T34 final. He touched the finishing line in 51.23 seconds. Among the top names: Swiss legend Marcel Hug continued to spell his magic on the Dubai Club for People of Determination blue Mondo tracks. He finished the men's 800m wheelchair T53/54 timeraces in 1:34.21 to take his third gold medal. Hug's compatriot Patricia Eachus won her second medal at the Fazza championships clinching the top place in women's 800m wheelchair T54 final in 1:50.78 seconds. Greece's two-time Paralympic champion Athanasios Ghavelas kicked off the 2025 season with a gold in men's 100m T11 final. He was happy to take the gold but hoped to improve his timing in the coming time — he managed a timing of 11.43s after a fall in the start of the race. 'The World Championship in New Delhi is the target for me this year.' At the medal standings, UAE are in third place with 18 medals including seven gold, behind India and Saudi Arabia, who have won eight gold each. Sign up for the Daily Briefing Get the latest news and updates straight to your inbox
