The women's foil team of the Tokyo Paralympic Port team lost only one sword in the bronze medal match yesterday.
Lin Junying, director-general of the Hong Kong Paralympic Committee and Sports Association for the Disabled, pointed out in a radio program today (30th) that although the result was "a moment of sadness," he was happy to see them encourage each other.
He also pointed out that the Olympic Games had to be postponed due to the epidemic, describing the past as "a difficult 18 months." Because athletes were not allowed to compete outside for 18 months, and sports venues were closed due to the epidemic, the situation was different from European athletes.
However, he said he was satisfied and encouraged by the performance of all the athletes of the Hong Kong team. The Hong Kong team still has many competitions in the Paralympics and believes that there is still a chance to win medals.
Satisfaction with athletes does not focus on the number of medals
Lin Junying said that the Olympic Games will be postponed due to the epidemic, describing the past as "18 difficult months."
He pointed out that, judging from the completed events, he said frankly that he was satisfied and encouraged by the performance of all athletes. For example, the archery athlete Wei Jiaquan was able to reach the top 16 despite his first Paralympic game.
Regarding the women's foil team competition yesterday, when they entered the bronze medal match, they eventually missed the medal. He described it as a "sad moment", but he was happy to see that they still encouraged each other and knew that they would not give up because of this.
He also emphasized that the number of medals will not be emphasized, and the spirit of the athletes is also worthy of pride.
Lin Junying also pointed out that in the past, athletes were not allowed to compete outside for 18 months, and sports venues have also been closed due to the epidemic. The situation is different from European athletes. Because the local epidemic control is not as strict as Hong Kong, they can still participate in many competitions. train.
Lin also said that the Paralympics are now about halfway through, and Hong Kong athletes in boccia, wheelchair badminton, track and field and swimming events, I believe they will still have the opportunity to win medals, so I hope the public can continue to pay attention.
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