Hong Kong’s sole Winter Olympian said he wanted to put his disappointment in Sochi behind and focus on his future competitions.
The 20-year-old Barton Lui Pan-to, who returned to Hong Kong on Wednesday, said he did not want to comment further on the lack of a team doctor accompanying him to the competition.
Lui earlier lashed out at his home city’s sports officials for refusing to send a team doctor along with him. He also said the officials gave him little attention.
It has been an honour to represent Hong Kong to participate in the Olympics. Now I want to focus on the next competition
Returning to the Chek Lap Kok airport on Wednesday, Lui said: “Now that the competition is behind me, I do not want to talk about the past. I will continue to work hard on what an athlete should do.”
“It has been an honour to represent Hong Kong to participate in the Olympics. Now I want to focus on the next competition and I will need the support of you to promote the Winter Olympics.” Lui said at the Chek Lap Kok airport, accompanied by his delegation.
Lui said his earlier comment was meant to express his feeling and should not be seen as a complaint.
The speed skater finished fifth out of six in a qualifier for the men’s 1,500-metre short-track speed race on Sunday. He said he suffered pain from old injuries.
The Sports Federation and Olympic Committee earlier explained that the quota for the seven-strong Hong Kong delegation was full.