Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Kevin Yeung today congratulated Hong Kong karate athlete Grace Lau on becoming world number one in female kata.

Mr Yeung said: “Grace Lau wrote a glorious page in Hong Kong’s karate history by taking top spot in the world rankings.

“It is very exciting to see Hong Kong’s homegrown athletes ranking among the best in the world again. We are proud of Grace’s perseverance.”