Olympics | CE congratulates Vivian Kong on winning first medal at Paris Olympics for HK

Hong Kong fencer Vivian Kong today (July 27, Paris Time) won the gold medal in the Women's Épée Individual event at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. It is the first Hong Kong, China medal at this Olympic Games. The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Vivian Kong and her coach.

"As with many public members, I have been cheering for Vivian Kong. We are thrilled that she earned the well-deserved gold medal with her outstanding performance, superb fencing skills, and perseverance during the competition. She has once again made history for Hong Kong fencing and proved the extraordinary capabilities of Hong Kong athletes, making all Hong Kong people proud.

"I wish Hong Kong, China Delegation will continue to achieve remarkable results in other events and unleash their potential to win honor for Hong Kong," Mr. Lee said.

Vivian Kong has achieved outstanding performance in recent years. She won the bronze medal in Women's Épée Individual at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou and her third gold medal in the Women's Épée Individual event at the 2023 Asian Fencing Championships.