SHA congratulates Hong Kong cycling athletes on their achievements at Asian Track Cycling Championship
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Today’s two gold medals were won by Lee Wai-sze as well as Meng Zhaojuan and Pang Yao participating in the Women’s Elite Keirin and Madison respectively. Lee Wai-sze also broke her own record by winning three gold medals in the Championship.
Mr Lau said, "It is not easy to capture medals in intense competitions. The great achievements of Hong Kong’s athletes not only prove that they have scaled new heights but also contribute to the promotion of cycling. We are very delighted and extend our heartfelt congratulations to them."
The efforts and commitment of the Hong Kong Cycling Team as well as coaches and other members of the Team led by the Head Coach, Mr Shen Jinkang, should also be highly commended, he said.
The Hong Kong cycling team has won 11 medals, with details as follows:
Category Elite
Lee Wai-sze - Women's 500m Time Trial Gold medal
Women’s Sprint Gold medal
Women’s Keirin Gold medal
Lee Wai-sze and Ma Wing-yu – Women’s Team Sprint Silver medal
Diao Xiaojuan – Scratch Bronze medal
Diao Xiaojuan, Leung Bo-yee, Pang Yao and Yang Qianyu – Women’s Team Pursuit Silver medal
Meng Zhaojuan - Women’s Omnium Bronze medal
Meng Zhaojuan and Pang Yao - Women’s Madison Gold medal
Leung Chun-wing - Men's Scratch Gold medal
Men’s Omnium Silver medal
Category Junior
Leung Chun-long – Men’s Keirin Bronze medal
Ends/Friday, February 10, 2017
Issued at HKT 23:31
Issued at HKT 23:31
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