Ng Cheuk-yun Wins‌ Bronze ⁤in 100m Breaststroke,‌ Breaking Hong Kong Team’s Record as Youngest Medalist

Ng ​Cheuk-yun,‍ the 14-year-old representative of the ⁢Hong ⁤Kong Paralympic ‍Team, made history by winning a bronze medal in the women’s SB6 100-meter breaststroke final ⁣on Sunday. With a time of 1 minute, ‍34 seconds,‍ and 15 seconds, Ng surpassed⁣ Su Wai-wai, one of the T34⁢ to 37‌ men’s 4×100m gold medalists⁣ at the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic ⁤Games, ⁢by 5 months, ⁤becoming the youngest Paralympic medalist in the history of the Hong Kong team.

Ng’s achievement is a⁣ testament to ‌her hard work and dedication. She took the ⁣lead⁣ in‍ the women’s SM6⁢ 200m medley ​last Friday, setting new personal best times in the‍ preliminary and finals, ​and finally‌ finished sixth in 3:11.95. After the game, she said she hoped to warm up with the 200m individual medley to prepare for ‍the main event, ‍the 100m.

Ng’s performance in the women’s SB6 100-meter breaststroke was ⁢impressive, maintaining third place in ‍the‌ early stages and even overtaking Liu Daomin‌ to⁣ catch up with second place when the 50m pool ⁢turned. However, Ng was overtaken by Liu Daomin ⁢after ⁢turning ‌to the pool. As a result, she touched the pool in 1 minute, 34 seconds, and 15‌ seconds, winning a ​bronze medal.

Maisie Summers-Newton, the world record holder, won the gold medal in a time that broke her own Paralympic record of 1 minute, 31 seconds,⁢ and 30 seconds, while ‌Liu Daomin won the silver ‌medal 0.95 seconds behind.⁤ Ng’s achievement⁣ is a significant milestone for the Hong Kong team, which has won a total of 1 silver‍ and 1 bronze in the‍ Paralympic ⁣Games so ⁤far.

In a live interview after the​ game, Ng mentioned that she was very happy and honored to receive the ​medal: “Thank you coach for your continuous efforts. He gives⁣ me a lot of encouragement in training every day. I am very happy to win my​ first Paralympic ‍medal in front of him. Thank you also to Hong Kong citizens and spectators for​ cheering me up, which​ helped me get better results.”

Ng will rest for 5 days and compete in ​the women’s S6 100-meter backstroke again on September 7. She said she will aim to advance⁤ to the finals first. The Hong Kong ⁤team will ​continue to have swimmers competing‌ on the fifth competition day. Chen Ruilin and Zhang Keying will compete in ⁤the ‌women’s SB14 100m breaststroke preliminary ​round⁢ at 4:41 pm‌ Hong Kong‍ time ⁢on Tuesday (September 2).

Ng Cheuk-yun’s Road⁢ to Success

Ng’s​ journey to success is an inspiration to many. At just 14 years old,⁣ she has already made a name for herself ⁣in the world of Paralympic sports. Her dedication and⁣ perseverance are​ a testament to her passion for swimming.

Hong ⁣Kong Team’s Performance

The Hong Kong team has had a⁣ remarkable performance in the Paralympic Games so ​far. With a‌ total of 1 silver and 1 bronze medal, they are on ⁢track ​to break their ‍previous record ⁣of 2 silver medals and ‍3 bronze medals, totaling 5 medals.

In addition to‌ Ng’s achievement, the Hong Kong⁤ team also had Deng Weiluo, Zhang Junnuo, Chen Ruilin, and Zhang Keying team ⁤up to compete in the S14 men’s and women’s mixed 4×100m freestyle relay finals. Although ⁤they did not win a medal, they expressed satisfaction with ⁣their performance and were⁤ grateful for the experience.

Conclusion

Ng Cheuk-yun’s achievement is a significant⁤ milestone for the ⁢Hong Kong team⁣ and a testament to her hard work ⁢and ‍dedication.​ Her journey ​to‌ success is‍ an inspiration to ‍many, and her performance ⁢in ⁢the Paralympic Games ​is a reminder⁢ of the importance of perseverance ⁣and passion. The Hong ⁢Kong team’s‌ performance in the Paralympic Games is a ‍reflection of their commitment to⁣ excellence ​and ​their desire to make a name for themselves⁣ in the world of sports.