China’s National Games: high praise as Hong Kong cyclist Ceci Lee strikes gold again
Lee defended her title in Zhuhai, becoming only the third Hongkonger to win a gold medal more than once at the National Games level
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui praised Lee following her title defence in the women’s road race cycling in Zhuhai earlier in the day.
“I am thrilled and excited,” Law said. “[Lee] has once again brought glory to Hong Kong following her gold medal at the last [Games in Shaanxi in 2021], fully demonstrating that Hong Kong athletes are capable of competing with top-tier athletes in high-level competitions.”
Lee’s gold was the second for Hong Kong so far in these Games, after 26-year-old Nicholas Halliday claimed top spot in the sailing in the coastal city of Shanwei last month.
She is also the third Hongkonger to win a gold medal more than once at the National Games level, after fellow cyclists Wong Kam-po and Sarah Lee Wai-sze.
Lee is set to receive HK$750,000 (US$96,000) from the Hong Kong Jockey Club for her achievement at the Games.