2023-10-11 06:26:42
[Tilu News]The Asian Games in Hangzhou have just concluded a few days ago, and many Hong Kong athletes are already competing non-stop or attending different events. Fencing double bronze medalist Cai Junyan, tennis player Huang Zelin, golfer Chen Zhicheng and gymnastics player Wu Qiaochong attended the insurance company’s brand ambassador appointment event this afternoon (11th) to talk about their feelings at the Asian Games and subsequent expectations. Huang Zelin, who had just completed the Qatar event, recalled how he felt about being stopped in the quarterfinals of the Asian Games. He said that it was a pity that he was only one step away from the podium. He hoped to have more experience and compete for medals next time. Cai Junyan and Chen Zhicheng both said that they will strive to qualify for the Olympics in the next half year. Wu Qiaochong, who is about to retire, revealed that he has the opportunity to develop in the direction of coaching.
Huang Zelin
Cai Junyan
The four Hong Kong players will have their own plans after completing the Asian Games. Among them, Huang Zelin (Coleman) has moved to Qatar to participate in the ITF M15 Doha event without stopping, and only returned to Hong Kong the night before to participate in today’s event. Coleman revealed that he will take a few days off after returning to Hong Kong this time and will go to Shenzhen to compete in the ATP Luohu Challenge on the weekend: “The matches have been quite ‘chur’ for the past few weeks. The tennis season will not be off until November or December. I have to rush to the final stretch. I hope I can You can stand it!” His comeback victory over Wu Yibing in the Asian Games round of 16 made the whole city excited. However, he finally lost to a Korean player in the quarterfinals and was only one step away from the medal. “It was my first time to play in the Asian Games and I didn’t have enough experience. , stay positive and hope to get a medal next time.”
As for Ryan Choi, who won bronze medals in both the individual and team foil competitions, he revealed that he rested for about ten days after returning to Hong Kong from Hangzhou at the end of last month and started training again yesterday: “Although I am very tired, I have rested enough. Get ready to prepare for the Olympic qualifying tournament, the first stop will be Turkey in November.”
Chen Zhicheng
Wu Qiaochong
The attention of this year’s Asian Games has been greatly increased compared to the one in Jakarta five years ago. Hong Kong players will be seen in live TV broadcasts, news reports and social media. The four Hong Kong players unanimously pointed out that getting more attention for athletes is a good thing for themselves and the development of sports. Ryan bluntly said that friends around him are paying more attention to his competition: “My friends and family have begun to be proud of my career, which makes me happier and more motivated.” Coleman mentioned again that he hopes to use his experience in the Asian Games this time Performance attracts more people to tennis.
Chan Chih-cheng, who competed in the Asian Games for the first time in 2010, smiled and expressed her gratitude to Hong Kong athletes in swimming, fencing, cycling and other events, letting the outside world know how much progress Hong Kong’s sports industry has made in the past ten years: “In foreign countries, everyone turns on TV to watch sports events. If Hong Kong can also keep up with sports trends, which will be more helpful to everyone’s body and mind.” She also revealed that she hopes to maintain her ranking on the PGA Tour and strive to qualify for the Grand Slam event, and strive to compete in the Olympics for the third time next year.
Wu Qiaochong, who is the only one among the four who has entered the final stage of his athlete career, said that he still feels like he is still in the competition in his heart. “Because it is the last time, it is like staying in that moment.” He has made it clear that he will retire after the Asian Games. , temporarily plans to turn into a coach, but the details have not been finalized: “I hope to extend the lives of athletes on the front line (coaching), bring more juniors to compete outside, and also use my influence to promote the development of gymnastics in the community.”
The sponsor sent a birthday cake to Ryan, who had his birthday the day before yesterday. The latter revealed that his birthday wish is for “everyone to be in good health.”
Pictures and text: Mai Jingzhi
This article is written by “Sportsroad“Originally published in”[Hangzhou Asian Games]Four ports will talk about their mood after the Asian Games, Cai Junyan and Chen Zhicheng look forward to Olympic tickets」
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