Juanita Mok wins wushu bronze as Hong Kong set record with four WUG medals

Two weeks ago, wushu exponent Juanita Mok Uen-ying was on the verge of pulling out of the World University Games because of a fever. However, she decided to persevere and her determination was on Monday rewarded with a bronze medal that helped Hong Kong break their medal record at the student games in Taiwan.

Mok finished third in the women’s taolu for two-events combined, adding to Hong Kong’s bronze in men’s doubles tennis and the two golds won by swimmer Siobhan Haughey.

“I once considered withdrawing from the competition because I had lost weight due to a fever and I could not train,” said the Beijing Sports University student.

“But thanks to my parents as they kept encouraging me, I changed my mind and resumed training despite my weak body condition.

“After all, we knew there would possibly be no such opportunity again and I am so happy the hard work paid off.”

Wushu was introduced to the University Games at the behest of hosts Taiwan but is unlikely to be on the programme for the next edition in Naples, Italy in 2019.