Xinhua News Agency, Hong Kong, August 23rd Topic: Make persistent efforts to strive for a breakthrough
——The delegation of Hong Kong, China is looking forward to the Hangzhou Asian Games
Xinhua News Agency reporter Wei Hua
On the one-month countdown to the opening of the Hangzhou Asian Games, the various teams of the Chinese Hong Kong delegation are preparing for the battle, and look forward to continuing to make breakthroughs on the basis of the previous session.
In the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games, the Chinese Hong Kong delegation won 8 gold, 18 silver and 20 bronze medals, a total of 46 medals, setting the best result in this event. In this Asian Games, Hong Kong, China will send the largest delegation lineup in history to participate.
Swimming, fencing, cycling, etc. are the advantageous events of the Hong Kong delegation. Although some veterans failed to participate in this Asian Games, there are still many famous players. Coupled with the rise of newcomers and the home court advantage, the Hong Kong delegation Full of confidence.
Huo Qigang, head of the Hong Kong delegation, said that in recent years, young athletes in Hong Kong have achieved good results in cycling, fencing, gymnastics and other events. They need to accumulate experience, and the Hangzhou Asian Games is an opportunity to show themselves. This time, the Hong Kong, China delegation has a strong lineup, coupled with the home field advantage, it is expected to reach a new high in the number of medals.
Chen Jianhong, head coach of the Hong Kong Swimming Team, said that the Asian Games is the most important event this year, and the team will send 37 athletes to participate. Most of the athletes are currently training in Hong Kong. The last Hong Kong Swimming Team won three medals, and he hopes to make persistent efforts this time.
According to Chen Jianhong, the current state of the entire team is good, and the coaching staff also attaches great importance to the Asian Games. He said: “In addition to He Shibei’s advantages in the women’s 100-meter and 200-meter freestyle, if the men’s He Zhentao performs well in the 50-meter freestyle event, he can win a medal. In addition, we also have opportunities in the women’s relay event. Swimming is an event. It’s better to compare yourself with yourself and bring out your best side.”
“This is another Asian Games held in the motherland. I also hope that the athletes can take this opportunity to take a walk in Hangzhou, take a look, and further feel the changes in the motherland over the years.” Chen Jianhong said.
Li Jing, the head coach of the Hong Kong Women’s Table Tennis Team, said that the team is currently training with the Chinese National Second Team in Zhengding, Hebei Province, hoping to improve their actual combat ability through this training camp, enter the competition state, and pass the Table Tennis Asian Championships in early September. Get ready for the Asian Games.
“Su Huiyin suffered a slight injury in this competition. After discussion, we may need to replace athletes. Therefore, the task of this Asian Games competition is relatively difficult, and we will do our best. The whole team is also looking forward to the competition and hopes to compete for Hong Kong, China. Medals, we will take one step at a time, hoping to go more solidly.”
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2023-08-24 02:33:00
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