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Ryan Choi Chun-yin

The latest news and top stories on Ryan Choi Chun-yin, a prominent Hong Kong fencer. Known for his historic achievement as Hong Kong’s first fencing world champion, triumphing in the men’s individual foil final in Tbilisi. He has a background in competitive fencing from a young age, having also competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics and secured gold at the 2025 Shanghai Foil Grand Prix and Asian Championships. His work as an athlete involves rigorous training and strategic development, leading to a top 10 world ranking. Key accomplishments include being named Male Athlete of the Year and demonstrating remarkable perseverance.

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Ryan Choi Chun-yin

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It might only be the start of the year, but the city already has a packed sporting calendar.

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Ryan Choi savours fencing World Cup gold, hopes to ‘cheer Hong Kong a bit’

Hongkonger reflects on ‘magical run’ to win in Japan, completed by repeating July’s world title-clinching victory over Kirill Borodachev.

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Hong Kong competitors at the National Games have not just won medals but have infused the city with renewed energy and drive.

National Games’ new generation set to shine at Asian Games, Olympics and beyond

Hong Kong’s Ceci Lee and Ryan Choi among a host of athletes who have taken the torch from the likes of Ma Long, Sun Yang and Pan Zhanle.

Meet Hong Kong’s history-making medal winners from the National Games

First-time winners brought honour alongside established medallists as the city won more medals than at any previous Games.

Hong Kong fencing coach eyes global team success after ‘hits and misses’ at Games

Zheng Kangzhou looking for strength in numbers after individual glory for likes of Olympic champion Cheung Ka-long and world No 1 Ryan Choi.

Koenig hails unsung Ng as men’s foil team seal historic National Games gold

While two-time Olympic champion Cheung Ka-long and world No 1 Ryan Choi are their usual brilliant selves, Lawrence Ng makes difference early.

Fencers Cheung, Choi team up, Coleman Wong semi: what to watch at National Games

Cheung Ka-long and Ryan Choi compete in men’s team foil competition, while Wong is assured of a medal and show-jumpers hope to emulate him.

Hong Kong fencers frustrated by National Games bronze, vow to do better as team

Coach Greg Koenig says he is expecting more as both world No 1 Ryan Choi and Olympic champion Cheung Ka-long lose to eventual winner.

Fencers Cheung and Choi, golf, triathlon relay – what to watch at National Games

Tennis star Coleman Wong and cyclist Ceci Lee also in action on Sunday, while there’s no rest for Siobhan Haughey.

National Games: Hong Kong fencers Ho, Hsieh win first medals but miss out on gold

Historic sabre for city and first individual bronze for épéeist come tinged with disappointment, and both hope to do better in team event.

Hong Kong fencing star Ryan Choi looking forward to National Games pressure

World No 1 says he has learned to handle success, failure the same way, and looks forward to chance of winning in front of family, friends.

Hong Kong’s National Games athletes reveal their diets – and their ‘cheat’ foods

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How Hong Kong world champion fencer Ryan Choi came up with his unorthodox style

World No 1 foilist says he was an unconventional child who could not ‘sit tight’, but fencing helped ground him and make him the person he is.

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National Games success is ‘missing piece’ for Hong Kong fencing boss

But coach Zheng Kangzhao won’t reveal how many medals he wants to win, urging star fencers Cheung Ka-long and Ryan Choi to enjoy the Games.

Hong Kong foil fencers target ‘perfect’ sweep of National Games medals

Coach Greg Koenig has ‘big expectations’ for his men’s squad and is hoping for an all-Hong Kong final.

Hong Kong’s crazy, consistent Ryan Choi aiming for National Games miracle

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Hong Kong to host 3 major fencing events, finishing with world championships

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Hong Kong signs up 16,000 volunteers to help at National Games

Tourism minister Rosanna Law urges the helpers to show the city’s hospitality at its best.

Tickets for National Games fencing, cycling in Hong Kong will sell ‘really fast’

Capacity for fencing at Kai Tak Arena and track cycling at Velodrome will be 7,000 and 3,000, with about 80 per cent available to public.

How Hong Kong’s Ryan Choi went from unusual fencer to world champion

Coaches embraced Choi’s unorthodox fencing style as Hongkonger confounded convention.

Hong Kong’s fencing world champion Ryan Choi arrives home ‘with grateful heart’

‘I have never felt so fulfilled,’ Choi says of his achievement in becoming the first from the city to win a fencing world title.

Editorial | New fencing star Ryan Choi gives Hong Kong a victory to savour

City’s first fencing world champion nearly gave up after setbacks. His win underscores need to persevere as Hong Kong builds on sporting success.

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