World University Games dream in doubt for Rachel Shing Ho-ching as Hong Kong opts out of shooting
- University Sports Federation plans to submit entries for nine events – but not shooting
- Hong Kong No 1 says she would be capable of winning a medal in Napoli
Top markswoman Rachel Shing Ho-ching was stunned when she found out Hong Kong will not compete in shooting at this summer’s World University Games in Napoli, Italy.
In a circular to its members in November, the Hong Kong Amateur Swimming Association said the University Sports Federation of Hong Kong (USFHK) planned to submit entries to the July 3-14 competition in the nine events of athletics, fencing, rhythmic gymnastics, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, tennis, sailing and men’s volleyball – but not shooting.
“I am not saying I can for sure win a medal for Hong Kong if I go, but at least a top-eight finish should not be a problem,” said the 24-year-old Hong Kong No 1, who also took part in the 2018 Asian Games where she came 10th in the women’s 10-metre air pistol.
“This is going to be my first and last chance to take part in the student games and I am so disappointed that I was not given a chance, not even before any nomination was made.”
Shing is ranked 10th in the region, having also finished fourth at the Asian Airgun Championships in Kuwait last month.