ExCo Non-official Members congratulate Cheung Ka-long on winning Olympic gold medal for Hong Kong

The following is issued on behalf of the Executive Council Secretariat:

     Non-official Members of the Executive Council (ExCo Non-official Members) today (July 30) extended their warmest congratulations to Hong Kong fencer Cheung Ka-long for winning the gold medal in the Men's Foil Individual event at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. They also expressed their heartfelt gratitude to his coach and the fencing team.

     The Convenor of ExCo Non-official Members, Mrs Regina Ip, said, "Cheung Ka-long stayed calm and determined during the match. With his outstanding skills, great perseverance and determination, he once again demonstrated the capability of Hong Kong athletes and grabbed the gold medal at the Olympic Games after making history for Hong Kong’s fencing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. His achievement has made all Hong Kong people proud."

     ExCo Non-official Members hope that the Hong Kong, China Delegation will continue to unleash their potential and achieve outstanding results in the various events.