‘I have never felt so fulfilled,’ Choi says of his achievement in becoming the first from the city to win a fencing world title
Hong Kong’s newly crowned world fencing champion Ryan Choi Chun-yin returned to the city on Monday and expressed his gratitude after his triumph in Georgia last week.
Speaking on his arrival at Hong Kong International Airport, 27-year-old Choi described his relief and joy after reaching the pinnacle of his sport.
Having so often been overshadowed by Cheung Ka-long, Hong Kong’s two-time Olympic champion, Choi not only won a world title in men’s foil before Cheung but also dethroned his teammate to become the world No 1.
“I am grateful now, having always missed out by a little in my career,” Choi said. “So many times, I felt it was going to be my day, but it was never me.
