Hong Kong Athletes shine at the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026)

The Hong Kong, China delegation to the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026), held in central Japan, achieved outstanding results, winning a total of 54 medals, including 11 gold medals, both record highs. Gillian Lam, Principal Representative of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Tokyo), together with other staff members, visited various venues in Nagoya, Izu and Tokyo to cheer on and support the athletes.

The Hong Kong, China delegation comprised around 580 athletes competing in 38 sports. They won 11 gold, 19 silver and 24 bronze medals. Principal Representative Lam and staff members of the Tokyo ETO travelled to various venues to cheer on athletes competing in different sports, applauding their perseverance and exceptional prowess and paying tribute to their outstanding achievements.

The sports in which Hong Kong athletes won gold medals included wushu, swimming, squash, tennis and rugby sevens. The Hong Kong government is implementing various measures to further support the development of elite athletes, including improving the quality of training and sports facilities, and strengthening research and development and sports science.

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