"Hong Kong Sword God" Zhang Jialang made all the way through the men's foil in the Tokyo Olympics. He bravely entered the final and won the second gold medal in Hong Kong history, setting a history for Hong Kong's "Swordsman."
The Hong Kong fencing team is at the top of the world. Lin Yancong, known as the "one brother" of the Hong Kong Sabre, is inevitably excited. As a coach, he frankly has received many enquiries from parents who want to register for his children, but reminds that fencing is like chess. Strategies, too young or unable to enjoy the fun.
He also pointed out that many times in Hong Kong's fencing competitions, the "easy stomping" roll-up kendo is still used, and the venue is relatively small. He hopes that this gold medal can secure a fixed venue for fencing athletes to hold fencing competitions.
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Lin Yancong represented Hong Kong in the London Olympic arena in 2012, becoming the first men's saber representative of the Hong Kong team to compete in the Olympics, and also won a bronze medal in the multi-faceted Asian Fencing Championships.
He announced his retirement last year, putting an end to his 15-year career as a full-time athlete, but his life is always inseparable from fencing. He is currently serving as a Sabre consultant coach at the Fencing Sports Academy and continues to cultivate new blood.
Behind the gold medal is the hard work of many generations
This big brother praised Zhang Jialang for his stable performance yesterday, showing full maturity. Instead of being impatient because of falling behind, he fought with one sword and one sword until he won the gold medal. He described it as "staying" first, and then tears flowing. He thinks this time. Achievement is the result of years of hard work in the fencing community and passed on from generation to generation. It is inevitable that I am excited.
Three-and-a-half years old can learn swords first
The "Sword God" wins glory for Hong Kong. Lin Yancong said that when Zhang Jialang entered the quarterfinals, he had received many enquiries from parents about the threshold for learning swords, and the staff was overwhelmed for a while.
He said that for children to learn swordfighting, they can start with a lighter rubber sword. They can register at the age of three and a half years old. A rubber mask and gloves are provided when they go to class. The sword tip is attached with rubber particles, so you won't feel pain when stabbing. Until the age of six, you can switch to iron swords and explore suitable fencing sports, namely foil, epee, and saber.
He revealed that the current students are up to about 50 years old. Some people temporarily put aside their swordsmanship when they were young, and they wanted to re-practice their swords in the workplace, and even participate in the Evergreen competition; some also accompany their children to class, analyze tactics together, and increase parenting. topic.
Before he retired, Lin Yancong had served as a fencing coach, nurturing many members of the Hong Kong team and achieving good results in international competitions.
(Photo by Lu Yiming)
Fencing emphasizes speed, response, and strategy
Swordfighting has set off a new wave of enthusiasm. Lin Yancong described swordfighting as a "good type". At first he was attracted by a set of uniforms. After contact, he found that it was not easy. It was a sport that emphasizes brain, speed, and response.
He believes that parents do not need to rush to enroll children. "Swordsmanship is not only about speed, but also about strategy. If you have a strategy to set up, you have to go as follows. For each move, you have to prepare for the next three or four moves. The children may not be true. Appreciate the fun of it.” He said that parents should first consider their interests when reporting classes for their children. As for whether they can enter the Hong Kong team, it depends on their personal mentality and characteristics.
Lin Yancong said that most of the local events still use the "easy stomp" roll-up kendo, and the venue is relatively small. I hope this gold medal can help athletes secure a fixed venue for fencing events.
(Photo by Lu Yiming)
"Rolling kendo" is common in competitions
In the past ten years, the fencing club has blossomed, and Hong Kong's swordsmanship has achieved many successes.
Lin Yan-chung said that Hong Kong is dominated by foil, which makes it easier for beginners to learn and lay a solid foundation. Since then, epee and saber have become more popular, making different fencing sports more popular.
Hong Kong fencing won the Olympic gold medal. Lin Yancong pointed out, "Athletes currently lack a fixed venue." He explained that fencing competitions are mostly held in stadiums, but the number of participants in the venues is limited, and they do not use the fixed kendo of international competitions. , But the "rolling kendo" that is convenient for storage, which is easy to move and is "heavier", which may cause players to be injured.
He hopes that the government will provide a fixed and suitable venue to promote Hong Kong to host more international fencing events.
▼On July 26, Zhang Jialang won the second gold in Hong Kong history▼
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