Hong Kong cyclist Steven Wong has won the first 2009 East Asian Games gold medal.

Twisting and turning, whirling and twirling his way to the finish line in the cycling BMX men's elite final in a time of 30.181 seconds, he pipped the Japanese rider Masahiro Sampei by 0.564 seconds. Third was China's Zhao Zhiyang, almost a full second further back.

Stunning victory: Hong Kong cyclist Steven Wong wins the first 2009 East Asian Games gold medal while Ma Liyun of China dashes to the tape in the cycling BMX women's elite final.

The 21-year-old gold medallist said he was very happy with his ride and praised the riding circuit.

"When the Hong Kong public remembers my name, I sincerely hope that they give recognition to BMX as a sport," a smiling Wong said.

He added that the Hong Kong Jockey Club International BMX Park, where the competition was held, should be put to more use as it was the perfect surface for this type of cycling.

Ma Liyun of China dashed to the tape in a time of 35.746 seconds in the women's version of the same race. Second in this race was Ayaka Miwa of Japan, 1.061 second behind. Third was another Chinese rider, Jiang Nannan in a time of 39.2 seconds.  Ma was very satisfied with her performance. 

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Meanwhile, all tickets for EAG badminton competitions have been sold. The on-site box office at Queen Elizabeth Stadium will not be in operation.