Kuok Kin Hang wins first-ever medal for Macau at China’s National Games – Macau Business

Macau karateka Kuok Kin Hang made history on Saturday, delivering the Special Administrative Regions first ever medal at Chinas National Games in the mens karate.

Kuok, a gold medalist at the 2013 East Asian Games, beat Song Zhengwang from Zhejiang Province to claim the bronze in the mens kata (routine) event.

This is the first time that a Macau athlete has stepped on the National Games podium since the region made its debut at Chinas quadrennial multi-sport event in 2001.

Im glad to take this honor. Its a special moment for Macau sports. It means that Macao athletes can do something on this big stage, said Kuok.

The 28-year-old was close to winning a medal at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta, where he lost to South Koreas Park Hee-hun in the mens karate kata competition.

I kept pushing myself and didnt eat too much since yesterday. Its my first time competing at the National Games, and I was hungry to win a medal for my team, he said.

Im so glad to compete with other Chinese competitors on such a huge stage, since I havent had any events outside Macao because of the pandemic, Kuok added.

See the original post:

Kuok Kin Hang wins first-ever medal for Macau at China's National Games - Macau Business