Hong Kong Athletes Win Nine New Medals at Asian Para Games, Including Three Silver and Six Bronze

SCST congratulates Chung Yuen-ping, Lam Ka-man, Tong Nga-ting, Yu Chui-yee, Chiu Kan-shan, Wong Ting-ting, Chan Yui-lam, Wong Hon-lam, Wong Chi-yin, Pang Wing-ka, Wong Yue-ching and Lam Yan-yu on winning medals in Asian Para Games

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, today (October 20) extended her congratulations to fencing athletes Chung Yuen-ping, Lam Ka-man, Tong Nga-ting and Yu Chui-yee on winning a silver medal in Women's Foil Team; and table tennis athletes Chiu Kan-shan and Wong Ting-ting on winning silver medals in Women's Singles - Class 7 and Class 11 respectively at the 5th Asian Para Games.

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law. Photo source: reference image

Miss Law also congratulated swimming athlete Chan Yui-lam on winning a bronze medal in Women's 100m Backstroke S14; table tennis athletes Wong Hon-lam and Wong Chi-yin on each winning a bronze medal in Men's Singles - Class 9; as well as Pang Wing-ka, Wong Yue-ching and Lam Yan-yu on winning their bronze medal in Women's Singles - Class 6, Class 7 and Class 10 respectively.

Miss Law said, "It was truly exhilarating that the Hong Kong, China Delegation today achieved remarkable results, winning nine medals in a single day. The four female fencers Chung Yuen-ping, Lam Ka-man, Tong Nga-ting and Yu Chui-yee displayed excellent teamwork and determination to win the silver medal. Chan Yui-lam fought hard and won the bronze medal, bringing the swimming team its third medal at the Games. The table tennis team delivered an outstanding performance today, winning seven medals in one go. Chiu Kan-shan and Wong Ting-ting both fought five tight sets against the opponents, eventually claiming silver medals. Wong Hon-lam, Wong Chi-yin, Pang Wing-ka, Wong Yue-ching and Lam Yan-yu also delivered impressive performances in the competitions, each claiming a bronze medal. The athletes' perseverance and fighting spirit deserve the applause of Hong Kong people.

The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won 12 medals, namely four silver and eight bronze medals, at the Asian Para Games. The newly added nine medals are as follows:

Silver medals

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Fencing: Women's Foil Team

Chung Yuen-ping, Lam Ka-man, Tong Nga-ting, Yu Chui-yee

Chung Yuen-ping, Lam Ka-man, Tong Nga-ting, Yu Chui-yee. Photo source: FB@China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee

Table Tennis: Women's Singles - Class 7

Chiu Kan-shan

Chiu Kan-shan. Photo source: FB@China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee

Table Tennis: Women's Singles - Class 11

Wong Ting-ting

Wong Ting-ting. Photo source: FB@China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee

Bronze medals

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Swimming: Women's 100m Backstroke S14

Chan Yui-lam

Chan Yui-lam. Photo source: FB@China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee

Table Tennis: Men's Singles - Class 9

Wong Hon-lam

Wong Hon-lam. Photo source: FB@China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee

Wong Chi-yin

Wong Chi-yin. Photo source: FB@China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee

Table Tennis: Women's Singles - Class 6

Pang Wing-ka

Pang Wing-ka. Photo source: FB@China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee

Table Tennis: Women's Singles - Class 7

Wong Yue-ching

Wong Yue-ching. Photo source: FB@China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee

Table Tennis: Women's Singles - Class 10

Lam Yan-yu

Lam Yan-yu. Photo source: FB@China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee

CEDD signs MOU with Nanjing University of Science and Technology

The Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) and the Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Nanjing today (October 21) to enhance collaboration in the fields of civil explosives and safe blasting technologies.

The MOU was jointly signed by the Director of Civil Engineering and Development and the Commissioner of Mines, Mr Michael Fong, and the President of the NJUST, Professor Yang Yixin. The scope of co-operation covers personnel training, technical exchanges, and the promotion of research, development, and application of frontier technologies, with a view to enhancing the safety and efficiency of blasting operations in infrastructure projects.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr Fong expressed his hope that deepening co-operation would further enhance the professional capabilities of frontline regulatory and operational personnel. He added that the collaboration will drive the digital and intelligent development of civil explosives technology and management, thereby providing efficient and safe technical support for works projects such as those in the Northern Metropolis, while assisting in promoting the country's advanced civil explosives technologies to overseas markets.

Professor Yang stated that the civil explosives field is continuously advancing towards safe development and high-quality development in accordance with the National 15th Five-Year Plan. Capitalising on its research experience and technological edge in frontier blasting safety, the NJUST will combine its expertise with the engineering practice and practical applications of the CEDD to achieve in-depth synergy.

The NJUST is a national key university affiliated with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Many of its research achievements in fields such as chemistry, chemical engineering, and energetic materials hold leading positions both domestically and internationally. The university houses the China National Quality Inspection and Testing Center for Industrial Explosive Materials, which is a recognised national-level statutory inspection agency.

CEDD signs MOU with Nanjing University of Science and Technology Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CEDD signs MOU with Nanjing University of Science and Technology Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases