Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Rosanna Law congratulated Hong Kong athletes on winning one gold, four silver and four bronze medals today at the 5th Asian Para Games – in boccia, swimming and fencing.

Boccia athlete Vivian Lau bagged a gold medal in the Women's Individual-BC4 event, bringing the Hong Kong, China delegation its first gold medal of the Games.

The boccia team captured five medals in a single day. Apart from Vivian Lau’s gold medal, Yeung Hiu-lam, Leung Yuk-wing and Cheung Yuen each won a silver medal in the Women's Individual-BC2 event, the Men's Individual-BC4 event and the Women's Individual-BC4 event respectively, while John Loung bagged a bronze in the Men's Individual-BC1 event.

Miss Law said Vivian Lau and Cheung Yuen swept the gold and silver medals in the same event, demonstrating the spirit of Hong Kong, China athletes.

She noted that Yeung Hiu-lam and Leung Yuk-wing fought hard and showed great resilience in their respective finals, while John Loung remained resilient in the bronze medal match and overhauled his opponent in the final end.

In swimming, Ng Cheuk-yan won a silver medal in the Women's 50m Butterfly S7 event, while Hung Wing-long took home a bronze medal in the Men's 100m Breaststroke SB14 event.

The sports chief commended Ng Cheuk-yan for breaking her personal record and Hung Wing-long for performing at his best.

In fencing, Yu Chui-yee and Tong Nga-ting won their bronze medals in the Women's Epee Individual Category A and Category B events respectively.

Miss Law applauded the two fencers for fighting through a series of tight matches to claim the medals for the fencing team.

“I will continue, together with all Hong Kong people, to cheer on Hong Kong, China athletes. I wish them continued success in the remaining events," Miss Law added.