Chief Executive John Lee today congratulated Hong Kong fencer Cheung Ka-long and his coach for defending the gold medal title in the Men's Foil Individual event at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, after the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

This is the second gold medal won by the Hong Kong, China Delegation at the Paris Games.

Mr Lee praised Mr Cheung for demonstrating excellence and perseverance, and giving full play to his skills in the competitions.

“After making history for the Hong Kong fencing team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, he has once again achieved a brilliant result with his great performance, winning a well-deserved gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games.

“His outstanding achievements are heartening and have become a source of pride for the people of Hong Kong,” Mr Lee said.

In Paris, Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Kevin Yeung also sent his congratulations, noting that Mr Cheung displayed the demeanour of a Hong Kong athlete in the Olympic Games.

“Same as other Hong Kong citizens, I am thrilled and proud that Cheung Ka-long went from strength to strength in this competition of the highest level and defended the title. He deserves our applause for winning gold medals in two consecutive Olympic Games.”

Mr Cheung also topped the podium in the Men's Foil Individual event at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou.