Hong Kong hero savors historic gold By CHEN ZIMO in Hong Kong | China Daily | Updated: 2021-07-29 08:50 Share CLOSE Cheung Ka-long of China s Hong Kong reacts during the ceremony for the men s foil individual gold medal bout at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, on July 26, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua]
Fencer hopes shock victory inspires more of the region s young athletes to chase their dreams
Hong Kong s new Olympic champion, Cheung Ka-long, says his shock gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics is proof one should never be afraid of dreaming big.
The 24-year-old fencer defied expectations and the odds to beat Italy s defending champion Daniele Garozzo 15-11 in Monday s men s individual foil final.