Hong Kong riders claim treble solo bronze at National Games test event
Heavy police and security presence for Hong Kong velodrome event, as city’s women’s and men’s sprint teams also win silver and bronze
Home favourites Ceci Lee Sze-wing, Mow Ching-yin and To Cheuk-hei claimed bronze medals on the opening day of the Hong Kong International Track Cup on Saturday.
The three-day meeting is doubling as a National Games test event, and there was a notable police and security presence inside and outside Hong Kong Velodrome in Tseung Kwan O.
A hardy core of around 150 fans showed up to watch the action, which unfolded on a day when Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu hosted Gao Zhidan, director of the General Administration of Sport of China, at his official residence to exchange views on preparations for the Games.
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui also attended the meeting at Government House, during which Lee said Hong Kong would continue to conduct test events to ensure the city’s readiness.
On the track, Lee, Mow and To delivered performances that ignited optimism for November’s competition, while the city’s women’s and men’s sprint teams won silver and bronze, respectively.
“They all showed fighting spirit, which I loved,” said head coach Hervé Dagorne. “You could see Ceci and Ching-yin chasing points, so that’s positive.”