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Leopold Chen

Hong Kong fencing legend Cheung Ka-long has revealed how he kept focused during the final moments of his gold medal bout at the Paris Olympic Games, despite feeling intense pressure beforehand and being “not quite himself” on the day.
Gold medal winner Cheung provided the insights as he shared his experience with students along with four other Olympians and Paralympians at Baptist University on Tuesday.
The foil fencer bagged his second Olympic gold by defeating Italian Filippo Macchi in a nerve-racking 15-14 victory in Paris. He won his first gold medal at the Tokyo Games in 2021.
“I had few feelings. I always focused on my next move and avoided emotional fluctuations,” Cheung said, referring to the final moments of his match.
“My coach must have been mad at me as I lagged behind [Macchi] and tied again many times,” he joked.
But Cheung revealed that he was not quite himself before the match.
“I had been in a low state months before the Games, and my condition was really poor. Even on the day of the final, I was not quite myself,” he said.
“I am grateful I could win the medal with such pressure. The medal belongs to everyone as I couldn’t make it without your support.”

Cheung said he would strive for a gold medal at the world championships next year, and eyed better team results at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
“We may adjust our squad and try different tactics. Our goal is to advance from the group stage,” he said.
Joining Cheung at the sharing session were taekwondo Olympian Lo Wai-fung, windsurfer Ma Kwan-ching and Paralympics medallists Chan Ho-yuen and Ho Yuen-kei.
Cheung, Lo, Ma and Chan are Baptist University undergraduates who are studying for degrees in physical education and recreation management, while Ho is an alumna who took the China studies programme. She graduated in 2018.
Badminton player Chan, who is retiring from international matches, said he was going to set up a firm to help children with special education needs (SEN) and physical disabilities.
“I hope to channel their power and stories to help students of majority,” said Chan, who won a silver medal in Paris.

Boccia gold medallist Ho said she had her eye on next year’s National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the National Special Olympic Games.
“Boccia should be held at Kai Tak Sports Park, which is our home ground. We hope more Hongkongers will come to support us,” said Ho, who won two golds in Paris.
The athletes also shared how they balanced academic work and training.
“I was admitted in 2015, and took nine gap years for training. I encountered many accidents during the period, including one in Taiwan, which resulted in 17 stitches to my face,” said windsurfer Ma, who is in her second year of a bachelor’s degree.
“I was thankful for my endurance to save myself from that incident, or else I would not be able to return to school.”
Lo said the university had designed special flexible timetables for them.
“But we also need to make good use of our time to do better at school,” said Lo, Hong Kong’s first taekwondo Olympian.
Badminton player Chan said: “Fellow students also take good care of us. They would lend their homework to us for our reference and give us tips on exams.”


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Hong Kong’s Cheung Ka-long (right) takes on Italy’s Filippo Macchi for the Olympic gold medal in Paris. Photo: AP Photo

Athletes (from right) Ho Yuen-kei, Cheung Ka-long, Chan Ho-yuen, Ma Kwan-ching and Lo Wai-fung share their experiences. Photo: HKBU

Ma Kwan-ching competes in a windsurfing race during the Paris Olympic Games. Photo: AFP

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Gold medallist Cheung Ka-long arrives at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Sam Tsang

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Cheung Ka-long (left) and Cedric Ho were welcomed by about 100 people at Hong Kong International Airport’s arrival hall. Photo: Sam Tsang

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Fans prepare a digital signboard for the returning Olympics hero. Photo: Sam Tsang

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Cheung Ka-long receives his Olympic gold medal after winning the men’s foil title in Paris. Photo: EPA-EFE

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Fencing legend also says he was in ‘really poor’ condition before the Paris Games


Fencing legend also says he was in ‘really poor’ condition before the Paris Games.
