Bronze ... silver ... gold? Hong Kong karate expert Lee Ka-wai looking to top the podium at the Jakarta Asian Games
The 29-year-old veteran will stop at nothing to finally grab gold after finishing with silver in Incheon four years ago and bronze in Guangzhou in 2010
Hong Kong karate exponent Lee Ka-wai will be hoping to go one better at the Jakarta Asian Games after capturing a silver and bronze at his two previous campaigns.
The Asian Games veteran has never missed out on a medal since making his Games debut in Guangzhou eight years ago. He finished third at the 2010 Games and came close to striking gold when he settled for silver in Incheon four years ago after losing to Saeid Hassanipour, of Iran, in the final.
“If you don’t aim high, you will never achieve the things you set out to achieve,” said the experienced exponent, who turns 30 next week. “You must target gold and have the mindset to go with it and make it to the final.”
Lee, who will take part in the men’s under 75-kg kumite in Jakarta, said he can’t wait to fight on the mat as the karate competition kicks off from August 25-27.