Editorial | Our Olympic heroes inspire Hong Kong’s young to chase their dreams
- City’s four-time medallist Siobhan Haughey is just the latest example of the power of sports to motivate the next generation to reach their full potential
Another Olympics, another amazing performance by Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey. The 26-year-old swimmer picked up two bronze medals in Paris to add to her pair of silvers from the Tokyo Games three years ago to become the most decorated Olympic athlete in Hong Kong history.
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu offered congratulations and commended her for her fearlessness throughout the competition.
After finishing third in the 200m freestyle earlier this week, Haughey took to the pool again on Thursday morning (Hong Kong time) for the 100m freestyle. Third fastest from the blocks and surging late, Haughey pipped Australian Mollie O’Callaghan to come in just behind gold medallist Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden and silver winner Torri Huske of the United States.
Ahead still for Haughey is one more chance to shine with the 4x100m medley relay.
Haughey and her fellow athletes embody the spirit of competition, perseverance and sportsmanship. Their courage has brought a morale boost to the city and set a shining example for those to follow.
Cheung Ka-long and Vivian Kong Man-wai both won fencing golds. Kong returned home to a well-deserved hero’s welcome on Thursday.
