Hong Kong, China at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
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Hong Kong competed under the name "Hong Kong, China" at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
2008 Summer Paralympics
The 2008 Summer Paralympic Games, the thirteenth Paralympics, took place in Beijing, China from September 6 to September 17, 2008. As with the 2008 Summer Olympics, equestrian events were held in Hong Kong and sailing events in Qingdao....

in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...

, People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...

. Hong Kong sent 21 athletes to compete in eight events at the Beijing Games. Although Hong Kong's NPC was a separate member of the IPC, Hong Kong hosted the equestrian events
Equestrian at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Equestrian at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of eleven dressage events. The competitions were held in the Hong Kong Olympic Equestrian Centre from 7 September to 11 September.-Classfication:...

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Medalists

Medal Name Sport Event Date
Kwok Hoi Ying Karen  Boccia
Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of seven events. The competitions were held in the Beijing National Convention Center from September 7 to September 12.-Classfication:...

 
Women's Mixed Individual - BC2 7th
Chan Yui Chong  Wheelchair fencing
Wheelchair Fencing at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Wheelchair fencing at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held in the Fencing Gymansium of the Olympic Green Convention Centre from 14 September to 17 September.-Classification:...

 
Women's Individual Foil - Category B
Women's Individual Épée - Category B
14th
16th
So Wa Wai
So Wa Wai
So Wa Wai is an athlete from Hong Kong who has competed in the Paralympic Games on four occasions, winning 11 medals.- Early life :...

 
Athletics
Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in Beijing National Stadium from September 8 to September 17. There were 160 gold medals in this sport.-Classification:Athletes are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability...

 
Men's 200m - T36 Final 15th
Yu Chui Yee
Yu Chui Yee
Yu Chui Yee is a wheelchair fencer from Hong Kong. When she was 11 years old, she suffered from bone cancer, leading to the amputation of her left leg. She began as a swimmer but switched to fencing at the age of 17. At the 2004 Summer Paralympics, she won four gold medals in both the individual...

 
Wheelchair fencing
Wheelchair Fencing at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Wheelchair fencing at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held in the Fencing Gymansium of the Olympic Green Convention Centre from 14 September to 17 September.-Classification:...

 
Women's Individual Foil - Category A 16th
Leung Yuk Wing  Boccia
Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of seven events. The competitions were held in the Beijing National Convention Center from September 7 to September 12.-Classfication:...

 
Men's Mixed Individual - BC4 9th
Yu Chui Yee
Yu Chui Yee
Yu Chui Yee is a wheelchair fencer from Hong Kong. When she was 11 years old, she suffered from bone cancer, leading to the amputation of her left leg. She began as a swimmer but switched to fencing at the age of 17. At the 2004 Summer Paralympics, she won four gold medals in both the individual...

 
Wheelchair fencing
Wheelchair Fencing at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Wheelchair fencing at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held in the Fencing Gymansium of the Olympic Green Convention Centre from 14 September to 17 September.-Classification:...

 
Women's Individual Épée - Category A 15th
Hui Charn Hung   Wheelchair fencing
Wheelchair Fencing at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Wheelchair fencing at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held in the Fencing Gymansium of the Olympic Green Convention Centre from 14 September to 17 September.-Classification:...

 
Men's Individual Sabre - Category B 17th
So Wa Wai
So Wa Wai
So Wa Wai is an athlete from Hong Kong who has competed in the Paralympic Games on four occasions, winning 11 medals.- Early life :...

 
Athletics
Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in Beijing National Stadium from September 8 to September 17. There were 160 gold medals in this sport.-Classification:Athletes are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability...

 
Men's 100m - T36 Final 9th
Fan Pui Shan  Wheelchair fencing
Wheelchair Fencing at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Wheelchair fencing at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held in the Fencing Gymansium of the Olympic Green Convention Centre from 14 September to 17 September.-Classification:...

 
Women's Individual Épée - Category A
Women's Individual Foil - Category A
15th
16th

Athletics

Men
Athlete Events Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
So Wa Wai
So Wa Wai
So Wa Wai is an athlete from Hong Kong who has competed in the Paralympic Games on four occasions, winning 11 medals.- Early life :...

100 m T36
Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics - Men's 100 metres T36
The Men's 100m T36 had its Final held on September 9 at 10:15.-Medalists:-Results:...

N/A 12.38 SB
200 m T36
Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics - Men's 200 metres T36
The Men's 200m T36 had its Final held on September 15 at 17:42.-Medalists:-Results:...

N/A 24.65 WR
400 m T36
Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics - Men's 400 metres T36
The Men's 400m T36 had its Final held on September 10 at 19:40.-Medalists:-Results:...

N/A 58.44 SB 6th


Women
Athlete Events Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Yu Chun Lai 100 m T36
Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics - Men's 100 metres T36
The Men's 100m T36 had its Final held on September 9 at 10:15.-Medalists:-Results:...

N/A 15.66 SB 5th
200 m T36
Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics - Men's 200 metres T36
The Men's 200m T36 had its Final held on September 15 at 17:42.-Medalists:-Results:...

N/A 33.55 SB 6th

Boccia

Athlete Event Match 1 Match 2 Match 3 Match 4 Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Lau Wai Yan Vivian Mixed ind. BC4
Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of seven events. The competitions were held in the Beijing National Convention Center from September 7 to September 12.-Classfication:...


L 5-6

W 3-2

W 6-2
N/A
L 3-7
Did not advance
Leung Yuk Wing Mixed ind. BC4
Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of seven events. The competitions were held in the Beijing National Convention Center from September 7 to September 12.-Classfication:...


L 2-3

W 4-3

W 7-4
N/A
W 9-2

W 6-1

L 1-3
Leung Mei Yee Mixed ind. BC1
Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of seven events. The competitions were held in the Beijing National Convention Center from September 7 to September 12.-Classfication:...


L 0-5

L 2-5

L 1-10

W 3-2
Did not advance
John Loung Mixed ind. BC2
Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of seven events. The competitions were held in the Beijing National Convention Center from September 7 to September 12.-Classfication:...


L 3-4

W 4-1

L 1-9
N/A Did not advance
Kwok Hoi Ying Karen Mixed ind. BC2
Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of seven events. The competitions were held in the Beijing National Convention Center from September 7 to September 12.-Classfication:...


W 15-0

W 3-2

W 4-3
N/A
W 8-1

W 4-3

W 5-3
Wong Wing Hong Mixed ind. BC2
Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of seven events. The competitions were held in the Beijing National Convention Center from September 7 to September 12.-Classfication:...


L 1-6

L 1-8

L 0-11
N/A Did not advance
Kwok Hoi Ying Karen,
Lau Wai Yan Vivian
Mixed Pairs BC4
Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of seven events. The competitions were held in the Beijing National Convention Center from September 7 to September 12.-Classfication:...


L 2-4

W 8-4

W 3-2
N/A Did not advance
Leung Yuk Wing,
Leung Mei Yee,
John Loung,
Wong Wing Hong
Mixed team BC1-2
Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of seven events. The competitions were held in the Beijing National Convention Center from September 7 to September 12.-Classfication:...


L 3-7

W 8-2
N/A N/A
L 4-8
Did not advance 5th

Wheelchair fencing

  • Yu Chui Yee
    Yu Chui Yee
    Yu Chui Yee is a wheelchair fencer from Hong Kong. When she was 11 years old, she suffered from bone cancer, leading to the amputation of her left leg. She began as a swimmer but switched to fencing at the age of 17. At the 2004 Summer Paralympics, she won four gold medals in both the individual...

     - Cat. A - Foil, Épée
  • Fan Pui Shan - Cat. A - Foil, Épée
  • Chan Yui Chong - Cat. B - Foil, Épée
  • Chan Wing Kin - Cat. A - Foil, Sabre
  • Wong Tang Tat - Cat. A - Épée
  • Hui Charn Hung - Cat. B - Foil, Épée

Shooting

Athlete Event Qualification Final
Score Rank Score Rank
Leung Yuk Chun Women's R2 10 m air pistol SH1A
Shooting at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Shooting at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of twelve events. The competition was held in the Beijing Shooting Range Hall from 7 September to 12 September.-Classification:...

344 15 Did not advance

Powerlifting

Athlete Event Total Lifted Rank
Lam Yim Hung Women's -40 kg
Powerlifting at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Powerlifting at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held in the Beihang University Gymnasium from September 9 to September 16. Any athlete who met a minimum level of disability could take part in these events.-Events:There were twenty powerlifting events, corresponding to ten weight classes each for...

62.5kg 8

Table tennis

  • Chan Siu Ling - TT5 - TT5 Singles
  • Kwong Kam Shing Francis - TT5 - TT4-5 Singles & Team
  • Tsang Tit Hung - TT5 - TT4-5 Singles & Team

See also

  • 2008 Summer Paralympics
    2008 Summer Paralympics
    The 2008 Summer Paralympic Games, the thirteenth Paralympics, took place in Beijing, China from September 6 to September 17, 2008. As with the 2008 Summer Olympics, equestrian events were held in Hong Kong and sailing events in Qingdao....

  • Hong Kong, China at the Summer Paralympics
  • Hong Kong, China at the 2008 Summer Olympics
    Hong Kong, China at the 2008 Summer Olympics
    Hong Kong competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.Hong Kong was also the host of the equestrian competitions at the Hong Kong Equestrian Venues.- Athletics:*Team Manager: LEUNG Hong Shun Alexander*Team Manager: WONG Kim Lun Joseph...


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