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Ryan Choi Chun-yin

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.
Swimmer Siobhan Haughey (left) and fencer Ryan Choi with their “best of the best” trophies at the Cathay 2025 Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards ceremony at the Convention and Exhibition Centre on Tuesday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards: Ryan Choi, Siobhan Haughey win ‘best of the best’

First-time nominee Choi takes home three awards while Haughey’s top award is her fourth among seven awards overall.

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Hong Kong world champ Ryan Choi set to be part of ‘huge step forward’ for fencing

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Fencing coach ‘hopes to bring surprises’ at world championships, Asian Games

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Hong Kong’s Cheung Ka-long dismisses online insults after claiming Peru bronze

Two-time Olympic champion pips fellow Hongkonger Ryan Choi in quarter-final, as 18-year old Harris Ho also reaches last eight.

Cheung Ka-long (right) commiserates with Ryan Choi after narrowly beating his fellow Hongkonger in Peru. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong Coaching Awards: Ryan Choi world gold mastermind claims top honour

Italian rewarded for overseeing historic feat, shares top honour with Leung Suk-ying, who is recognised for para swimming success.

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Hong Kong foilist Cheung Ka-long finally gets on podium with bronze in Turin

Two-time Olympic champ had reached podium only twice in 12 events since winning gold in Paris, but his coach said it was only a matter of time.

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Hong Kong fencing star Ryan Choi welcomes ‘exciting and refreshing’ new generation

World No 1’s ultimate goal is Olympic gold to complete career, intimates he could quit after 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Fencer Ryan Choi Chun-yin is excited about the future of Hong Kong fencing with the emergence of a new generation. Photo: Dickson Lee
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Hong Kong’s wealth of young fencing talent gives coach Koenig optimism for future

Coaching mastermind, who has recently become a permanent resident, says the promising future is part of the reason he has decided to stay.

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Hong Kong claim foil team gold at Paris World Cup, with young guns leading way

Lam Ho-long and Cheng Tit-nam do more than make up the numbers alongside world champion Ryan Choi and Olympic gold medallist Cheung Ka-long.

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Top Hong Kong fencer Ryan Choi gets year off to solid start with World Cup silver

World No 1 follows up a gold medal win in Japan last month with another podium finish in Paris while at home, women’s team attain best finish.

Hong Kong’s Ryan Choi (left) facing American Alexander Massialas in the final. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong sports

From ice hockey to sevens, here’s what lies ahead for Hong Kong sport in 2026

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

Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli tries a shot in the first half of his side’s Hong Kong Football Festival clash against Tottenham Hotspur at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

The politicians, athletes, everyday people who made headlines in Hong Kong in 2025

From Regina Ip and Vivian Kong to Jimmy Lai and Ryan Choi, the Post looks at the headline makers of 2025.

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Hong Kong fencers must ‘fix something’ to get 2028 Olympic goal back on track

Reviving the fortunes of Cheung Ka-long will be ‘long-term process’, coach Koenig says after disappointing World Cup for foil team.

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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.

Ryan Choi stands on top of the podium after winning World Cup gold in Fukuoka. Photo: FIE
2025 National Games

Opinion | Hong Kong can take inspiration from its athletes’ winning spirit

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

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Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey poses with her medal after winning the women’s 200 metre freestyle at the National Games in Shenzhen on November 13. Photo: Eugene Lee
2025 National Games

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.

2025 National Games

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.

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2025 National 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.

The city’s fencers won more medals than they have previously at a National Games. Photo: Elson Li
2025 National Games

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.

2025 National Games

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.

2025 National Games

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.

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Cheung Ka-long after winning his bronze medal match. Photo: Elson Li
2025 National Games

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.

Cheung Ka-long (left) and Ryan Choi, pictured collecting Asian Games medals two years ago, will aim for the podium again on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
2025 National Games

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.

2025 National Games

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.

2025 National Games

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

Alongside getting the right nutrients to train and compete, some of the city’s stars love a good cheeseburger or milkshake.

Cheeseburgers are a common go-to for athletes after intense competition. Photo: Shutterstock
2025 National Games

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.

Ryan Choi (right) in his loss to China’s Chen Haiwei in the foil individual semifinal at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games. Choi finished the event with a bronze. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

My Take | National Games are just the start, not finishing line, of sporting ambitions

Much-awaited events are a defining moment in the city’s post-pandemic recovery, but complete transformation of its sports scene will require better coaching, facilities and support for athletes.

2025 National Games

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.

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