Hong Kong and Macau Paralympic Delegations Return Home

Release date: 2024-09-10 15:50

Wheelchair Badminton Representative Chan Ho Yuen on Retirement and Social Inclusion

Chan Ho Yuen, a wheelchair badminton representative, has announced his retirement after 16 years of fighting for Hong Kong. He expressed his gratitude to the public for their support and hopes that they will continue to pay attention to athletes with disabilities.

“When our resources are not enough, it is all thanks to the support of every citizen, relatives and friends that we athletes of non-mainstream or non-Paralympic events can survive and hold on until it becomes a Paralympic event and we become Paralympic athletes.”

Chan Ho Yuen

Chan Ho Yuen also shared his plans for the future, which include setting up an academy to help individuals with physical disabilities or special education needs. He hopes to provide them with the confidence to return to society.

Swimming Team’s Medal Winners Share Their Experiences

The swimming team won one silver and one bronze medal. Chan Ruilin, who won the silver medal, hopes to change her color in the next session and is working with her coach to improve her swimming style and butterfly stroke.

“I hope to win a gold medal in the next Paralympic Games in the future, which means changing the color. In addition, I am getting closer and closer to the world record.”

Chan Ruilin

Ng Cheuk-yan, who won the bronze medal, expressed his surprise and honor at breaking So Wa-wai’s youngest medal-winning record at the age of 14.

Hong Kong Team’s Medal Tally

The Hong Kong team sent 23 athletes to compete, winning a total of eight medals: 3 gold, 4 silver, and 1 bronze.