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RTHK
5 days ago
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HK paddlers back home after World Uni Games triumph
HK paddlers back home after World Uni Games triumph A welcome ceremony was held at the airport for the SAR's table tennis team, having won one gold and three bronze medals at the World University Games. Photo: RTHK Hong Kong, China's table tennis team received a warm welcome at the airport after returning from the World University Games in Germany on Saturday, having won one gold and three bronze medals. The historic gold medal was won by the men's doubles pair of Baldwin Chan and Yiu Kwan-to, marking Hong Kong's first-ever gold in table tennis at the World University Games. Chan described the victory as a thrilling surprise. 'We feel very happy because this is our first World University Games. Our original aim was to fight for a medal. We never imagined winning gold. Being able to win makes us feel very surprised,' he said. Yiu expressed special gratitude to head coach Chan Kong-wah, who came out of retirement to lead the SAR team. He said the coach's encouragement was crucial, especially after a difficult quarter-final men's team match, where Yiu lost both games he played. 'When I almost broke down after the team event loss, he never gave up on me and kept encouraging me to fight and forget the games. He lent me a hand to pull me up when I was at my lowest. I really want to thank him for this gold,' he said. Hong Kong, China has so far won seven medals at this year's World University Games, including two golds, one silver, and four bronzes.
RTHK
5 days ago
- Sport
- RTHK
HK paddlers back home after World Uni Games triumph
HK paddlers back home after World Uni Games triumph A welcome ceremony was held at the airport for the SAR's table tennis team, having won one gold and three bronze medals at the World University Games. Photo: RTHK Hong Kong, China's table tennis team received a warm welcome at the airport after returning from the World University Games in Germany on Saturday, having won one gold and three bronze medals. The historic gold medal was won by the men's doubles pair of Baldwin Chan and Yiu Kwan-to, marking Hong Kong's first-ever gold in table tennis at the World University Games. Chan described the victory as a thrilling surprise. 'We feel very happy because this is our first World University Games. Our original aim was to fight for a medal. We never imagined winning gold. Being able to win makes us feel very surprised,' he said. Yiu expressed special gratitude to head coach Chan Kong-wah, who came out of retirement to lead the SAR team. He said the coach's encouragement was crucial, especially after a difficult quarter-final men's team match, where Yiu lost both games he played. 'When I almost broke down after the team event loss, he never gave up on me and kept encouraging me to fight and forget the games. He lent me a hand to pull me up when I was at my lowest. I really want to thank him for this gold,' he said. Hong Kong, China won seven medals at this year's World University Games, including two golds, one silver, and four bronzes.
RTHK
24-07-2025
- Sport
- RTHK
HK paddlers Chan and Yiu notch gold at World Uni Games
HK paddlers Chan and Yiu notch gold at World Uni Games Baldwin Chan (right) and Yiu Kwan-to celebrates after winning gold in the men's doubles. Photo courtesy of FISU Hong Kong, China table tennis duo Baldwin Chan and Yiu Kwan-to have claimed gold at the FISU World University Games in Germany following a dominant victory in the men's double final. The pair – who were up against Japan's Shunsuke Okano and Yuma Tanigaki – came out the gate swinging, winning the first two games 11-8 and 11-4 in the best-of-seven final. The SAR pair extended their lead to 3-0 after another 11-5 result in the third. With their backs against the wall, the Japanese opponents extended the tie by winning game four 11-8. But Chan and Yiu quickly recovered from the minor setback, taking the fifth game 11-3 and ending the contest in just 36 minutes. The victory comes after the SAR secured another medal in table tennis on Tuesday, when Chan and his mixed doubles partner Wong Hoi-tung earned a bronze following their semi-final defeat to China's Zeng Beixun and Han Feier.
RTHK
24-07-2025
- Sport
- RTHK
HK paddlers Chan and Yiu notch gold at World Uni Games
HK paddlers Chan and Yiu notch gold at World Uni Games Baldwin Chan (right) and Yiu Kwan-to celebrates after winning gold in the men's doubles. Photo courtesy of FISU Hong Kong, China table tennis duo Baldwin Chan and Yiu Kwan-to have claimed gold at the FISU World University Games in Germany following a dominant victory in the men's double final. The pair – who were up against Japan's Shunsuke Okano and Yuma Tanigaki – came out the gate swinging, winning the first two games 11-8 and 11-4 in the best-of-seven final. The SAR pair extended their lead to 3-0 after another 11-5 result in the third. With their backs against the wall, the Japanese opponents extended the tie by winning game four 11-8. But Chan and Yiu quickly recovered from the minor setback, taking the fifth game 11-3 and ending the contest in just 36 minutes. The victory comes after the SAR secured another medal in table tennis on Tuesday, when Chan and his mixed doubles partner Wong Hoi-tung earned a bronze following their semi-final defeat to China's Zeng Beixun and Han Feier.
