Lingnanians secure two bronze medals at the 20th Asian Games
The 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 (Asian Games) and the 5th Asian Para Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 (Asian Para Games) have successfully concluded. The Hong Kong, China delegation delivered an outstanding performance at this year’s competitions, achieving a record-breaking medal haul. Among the delegation, Lingnanians displayed tremendous courage and fighting spirit, proudly bringing home two bronze medals from the 20th Asian Games.
Admitted through the Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission Scheme, Lingnan elite student-athlete Cody Wong Hong-yi (Sports Coaching and Event Management, Year 3) partnered with Eudice Chong in the Tennis Women’s Doubles event, capturing bronze through exceptional teamwork and tactical execution. This remarkable achievement marks Hong Kong’s first Asian Games medal in Tennis Women’s Doubles in 64 years. Earlier, Cody had travelled to the US to compete in the ITF Women’s World Tennis Tour W35 Dallas event, where she claimed the doubles title with a Thai partner, a result that underlined her excellent form.
Elite student-athlete Cody Wong Hong-yi secures bronze in Tennis Women’s Doubles at the Asian Games.
Alumna Wong Cheuk-lee wins bronze in Karate Women’s Kumite -68kg at the Asian Games. (Photo credit: Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China)
Additionally, Lingnan alumna Wong Cheuk-lee delivered an impressive performance on her Asian Games debut. Competing with great composure in the Karate Women’s Kumite -68kg event, she successfully defeated her Saudi Arabian opponent in the bronze medal match, bringing honour to Hong Kong.
Lingnan takes immense pride in all the athletes who represented the University at the Asian Games and Asian Para Games.
List of Lingnan elite student-athletes participating in the 20th Asian Games and the 5th Asian Para Games:
| Name | Programme & Year | Sport |
| Cody Wong Hong-yi | Sports Coaching and Event Management, Year 3 | Tennis |
| Phoebe Tung | Sports Coaching and Event Management, Year 3 | Cycling |
| Ma Yik-fei | Sports Coaching and Event Management, Year 3 | Cycling |
| Yeung Cho-yiu | Sports Coaching and Event Management, Year 3 | Cycling |
| Head Jaden Li | Sports Coaching and Event Management, Year 3 | Rowing |
| Lam Siu-wai | Sports Coaching and Event Management, Year 3 | Taekwondo |
| Chow Long-ho | Cultural Studies, Year 3 | Para Badminton |
