"Sword God" Zhang Jialang originally played in the 14th National Games with the power of the gold medal in the men's foil individual event at the Tokyo Olympics. However, he accidentally injured his left knee during training a few days ago and returned to Hong Kong for treatment on Thursday morning.
Zhang Jialang injured his left knee during practice a few days ago. He has returned to Hong Kong for treatment and has no choice but to withdraw from the National Games.
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After finishing the Olympic Games, Zhang Jialang flew directly to Shenzhen. After completing the isolation on the mainland, he went to Tianjin to play in the National Games fencing competition. However, when he was preparing for the final battle, he injured his left knee during practice. Return to Hong Kong for further examination and treatment.
Zhang Jialang said, "Thank you for your concern. I will concentrate on recovering from my wounds and hope to recover soon."
"Big Brother" Zhang Xiaolun stayed in Tianjin and continued to compete with his teammates in the National Games.
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Foil teammates Cai Junyan, Zhang Xiaolun and Yang Zijia continued to stay in Tianjin for the National Games, competing in individual matches on Sunday (19th) and team matches on the 20th.
In the past two National Games of the Hong Kong Fencing Team, Cui Haoran won the silver medal in the individual competition. In the last year, he added a bronze in the team competition.
The Hong Kong team won two bronzes in the individual and team matches with Zhang Jialang (first from left), Zhang Xiaolun (second from left), Cui Haoran (second from right) and Chen Jianxiong (first from right) in the last National Games. The coach was Wang Changyong (middle) .
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Recalling Zhang Jialang's road to win gold in the Tokyo Olympics:
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(From left: Luo Zijun, Cheng Yanshan, Yang Chuyao, Li Huishi, Li Haien, staff Wu Jiayi, Du Zhaoxi) (Photo by Liao Yanxiong)