Hangzhou, China – The 2022 Asian Para Games kicked off in Hangzhou on Sunday, with the Hong Kong team making an impressive start to the official competition. Defending champion Deng Weile shone in the men’s S14 200m freestyle final, swimming an incredible 1:56 and clinching the gold medal. Weile’s remarkable performance not only secured him three consecutive victories but also broke the Asian Para Games record. His teammates Zhang Junnuo and Huang Hanyan also showcased their exceptional skills, earning silver and bronze medals respectively. This remarkable achievement marked the first time in this event that the Hong Kong team has secured all top three positions.
However, it wasn’t smooth sailing for all members of the Hong Kong team. Ou Leyi initially finished third in the women’s SB9 100m breaststroke final but was disqualified for a foul, resulting in her losing the medal. Nevertheless, Weile’s outstanding performance saved the day. Not only did he achieve a remarkable three consecutive wins, but he also set a new personal record of 1 minute and 57 seconds, breaking his previous record.
Teammate Zhang Junnuo, at just 18 years old, also delivered an impressive performance in his first Asian Paralympics. After dominating the preliminary round with a time of 1 minute and 58 seconds, Junnuo continued his exceptional performance in the finals, securing the silver medal with a time of 1 minute and 57 seconds. Another teammate, Huang Hanyan, showcased her talent by winning the bronze medal with a time of 2 minutes and 00 seconds.
Despite Ou Leyi’s unfortunate disqualification, the Hong Kong team had much to celebrate on the first day of the competition. With a total of one gold, one silver, and three bronze medals, the team truly showcased their prowess in the pool. Along with their outstanding performances, the Hong Kong team’s achievement of taking the top three positions in the men’s S14 200m freestyle event added to their list of accolades.
On a positive note, all of Hong Kong’s medal winners at the Asian Paralympic Games in Hangzhou will receive bonuses from the Jockey Club’s “Outstanding Athlete Award Scheme.” The top three in individual events will be awarded HK$250,000, HK$125,000, and HK$62,500 respectively, while the top three in team events will receive HKD 500,000, HKD 250,000, and HKD 125,000.
As the competition progresses, fans eagerly await the next impressive performances from the Hong Kong team and anticipate witnessing their dedication and talent on the world stage.
This article was originally published by “Sportsroad” under the title “[Hangzhou Asian Para Games] Deng Wei Le breaks conference record, as Hong Kong team secures top three sweep with Zhang Junnuo and Huang Hanyan in 200m freestyle.”
[Chwaraeon yn Hangzhou]The 2022 Asian Para Games opened in Hangzhou on Sunday (22nd) The Hong Kong team successfully broke the fast on the first day of the official competition. Defending champion Deng Weile swam 1:56 in the men’s S14 200m freestyle final In 76 seconds, he touched with the pool in first place, breaking the Asian Para Games record, achieving three consecutive victories and winning the Hong Kong team’s first gold medal this year Teammates Zhang Junnuo and Huang Hanyan who played in the same match won the silver medals and bronze respectively, becoming the first Hong Kong team to win a Grand Slam in this event and win the top three positions. Another swimmer, Ou Leyi, originally finished third in the women’s SB9 100-metre breaststroke final, but was disqualified for a foul and lost her medal.
Deng Weile achieved three victories in a row. (Photo: Hong Kong Paralympic Committee, China)
Zhang Junnuo (Photo: Hong Kong Paralympic Committee in China)
Deng Wei Le, who also won the men’s S14 200-metre freestyle gold medal in Jakarta, Indonesia, with a record-breaking performance last time out, is still outstanding five years on, despite missing out on the lead in the first 100 meters today last, he made his strength in the last part of the event Leading two teammates, he finally broke his own record of 1 minute, 57 seconds and set 02 in the previous session, he set a new record, he successfully defended the title, and recorded three consecutive championships and was also the first athlete from the Hong Kong team to win gold medals for two consecutive years.
Huang Hanyan (Photo: Hong Kong Paralympic Committee, China)
As for 18-year-old teammate Zhang Junnuo, he also swam well in his first Asian Paralympics. In the morning, he swam 1 minute, 58 seconds and 34 seconds in the men’s S14 200-meter freestyle preliminary round, becoming first among all 13 swimmers. In the evening finals, Zhang Junnuo continued to perform well, and finally swam 1 minute, 57 seconds and 34 times to win the silver medal. Another Hong Kong player, Huang Hanyan, also swam 2 minutes, 00 a second and 65 times to win the bronze medal. In addition to Tang Weile winning the first gold medal for Hong Kong at this year’s Asian Para Games, the Hong Kong team also achieved great results by taking the top three places in this event.
Ten Weile (Photo: Hong Kong Paralympic Committee, China)
Ou Lok-yi loses medal due to DQ
Ou Leyi, aged 16, competed in the women’s 100m SB9 breaststroke final in the evening. She originally swam 1:30.89 and touched the pool in third place, but was subsequently disqualified and missed the podium. In the women’s S14 200m freestyle final, Chen Ruilin was fourth in 2:16.09, missing out on a medal by 0.22 seconds. Zhang Keying swam in 2:16.36 and came fifth, while Zhang Suiqi touched the pool in 7th in 2:22.32.
Zhang Junnuo (Photo: Hong Kong Paralympic Committee in China)
To summarize the first day of the competition, the Hong Kong team won a total of 1 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze, and swimmers won 1 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze.
Hong Kong team first day medal winners
gold medal
Men’s S14 200m Freestyle – Ten Seconds
silver medal
Men’s S14 200m freestyle-Zhang Junnuo
bronze medal
Women’s S6 100m backstroke – Wu Zhuoen
Men’s S14 200m Freestyle – Huang Hanyan
Women’s A Level Individual Foil Competition – Yu Cuiyi
Hong Kong medal winners at this year’s Asian Paralympic Games in Hangzhou will receive bonuses from the Jockey Club’s “Outstanding Athlete Award Scheme.” The top three in individual events will receive HK$250,000, HK$125,000 and HK$62,500 respectively, and the top three in team events will receive HKD 500,000, HKD 250,000 and HKD 125,000.
This article was originally published by “Sportsroad” in “[Hangzhou Asian Para Games]Deng Wei Le broke the conference record and the Hong Kong team’s first partner Zhang Junnuo and Huang Hanyan won the 200 points sweep of the top three”
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