Lingnanians fight hard at the 20th Asian Games to secure two bronze medals

The 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 has successfully concluded. The Hong Kong, China delegation delivered an outstanding performance at this year's Games, achieving a record-breaking medal haul. Among them, Lingnanians displayed tremendous courage and fighting spirit, proudly bringing home two bronze medals!

Admitted through the Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admissions 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 travelled to the United States to compete in the ITF Women’s World Tennis Tour W35 Dallas event, where she claimed the doubles title with a Thai partner, demonstrating her excellent form.

Additionally, Lingnan alumna Wong Cheuk-lee delivered an impressive performance in 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 our hometown.