Hong Kong’s Halliday eyes Asian Games glory, officials say he can be a world-beater
Nicholas Halliday doesn’t know where he’s going on holiday, or what to spend his prize money on, but he does know what his next goal is
Newly crowned National Games gold medallist Nicholas Halliday might not know where his next holiday will be, or how to spend his cash prize, but the Hong Kong sailor certainly knows what his next goal is.
Halliday secured the ILCA 7 title by demonstrating some serious skills manoeuvring his dinghy in windy conditions around the coastal city of Shanwei over the past few days.
And on Friday, the 26-year-old said he had some unfinished business with the Asian Games, after finishing fourth in Hangzhou in 2023.
Speaking to the Post at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, Halliday said he “definitely wanted” to do well in Japan next year and also qualify for the LA Olympics in 2028.
“It was a bit bitter coming fourth last time,” Halliday said at the event honouring the city’s National Games sailors. “So, to get a medal there [Nagoya], that would be great.
“The Olympic qualifiers should be coming around next year. They haven’t announced the specific events yet, but I’d like to qualify for the Olympics again.