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Ryan Choi Chun-yin

The latest news and top stories on Ryan Choi Chun-yin, a prominent Hong Kong fencer. Known for his historic achievement as Hong Kong’s first fencing world champion, triumphing in the men’s individual foil final in Tbilisi. He has a background in competitive fencing from a young age, having also competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics and secured gold at the 2025 Shanghai Foil Grand Prix and Asian Championships. His work as an athlete involves rigorous training and strategic development, leading to a top 10 world ranking. Key accomplishments include being named Male Athlete of the Year and demonstrating remarkable perseverance.

Harris Ho during a Hong Kong fencing press event to preview the Asian Games. Photo: Elson Li

Asian Games 2026

Hong Kong’s newest star and heir to Cheung Ka-long throne set for Asian Games

Given ‘11 out of 10’ billing by Greg Koenig, Harris Ho announced talent to global audience with flawless world championships final effort.

21 Sep 2026 - 8:00AM

Ryan Choi Chun-yin

Hong Kong’s newest star and heir to Cheung Ka-long throne set for Asian Games

Given ‘11 out of 10’ billing by Greg Koenig, Harris Ho announced talent to global audience with flawless world championships final effort.

Cheung Ka-long ready to rise to challenge overcome by Djokovic and Guardiola

Asian Games: when it starts, how to watch, what’s new, where city could win gold

Why Hong Kong ace Ryan Choi can take Djokovic inspiration amid technique tweak

Ex-world champion aiming to emerge from injury ready for Asian Games medal quest, music career providing perspective.

A golden Asian Games the expectation, but what reality awaits Hong Kong’s fencers?

The city’s athletes head to Japan next month with a double Olympic gold medallist and a former world champion in their ranks.

Cheung Ka-long Olympic nightmares stalking world champion Italian fencing star

Filippo Macchi basking in glow of brilliant team final comeback success against Hong Kong, but hungry for more.

Hong Kong’s men claim historic foil team silver at Fencing World Championships

City squad lose final in heartbreaking fashion to Italy following narrow semi-final victory over USA and earlier success against Hungary.

Hong Kong superstar Jackson Wang named fencing ambassador as city fencers exit

Being global ambassador for the sport is a role he ‘always wanted to do’, says rapper-singer as world champion Ryan Choi heads departure list.

Ryan Choi’s mental strength key to his world title defence, Hong Kong coach says

Foil head coach Greg Koenig says world No 2 has overcome injury, but must ‘find enough psychological resources to fight’ at AsiaWorld-Expo.

Hong Kong fencer Harris Ho sweeps into main draw on World Championships debut

Seventeen-year-old is joined by women’s épéeists Moonie Chu and Wu Haidi after trio fought their way through Wednesday’s qualifying rounds.

Hong Kong fencers prepare to compete at World Championships on home soil

Ryan Choi, Cheung Ka-long and Kaylin Hsieh skip the qualifiers and receive a bye to the main draw thanks to their top 16 ranking.

Hong Kong fencers looking forward to competing at home as World Championships loom

First-time hosts will field a mix of veterans, world champions and debutants keen for rare chance of performing in front of family, friends.

Hong Kong fencer Ryan Choi in race to be fit in time for world championships

Head coach Greg Koenig also says ‘nothing has changed’ in quest to improve world ranking and qualify for Olympics after silver medal in India.

The fencing singer: Ryan Choi collaborates with Mirror’s Edan Lui on latest song

The duo were roommates at the University of Hong Kong eight years ago and the music video features pivotal movements in their lives.

Hong Kong fencing coach ‘happy with team’ despite lacklustre display in Shanghai

Greg Koenig believes the foil quartet he has selected for Asian and World Championships can achieve ‘beautiful things’ over next two months.

Young Hong Kong fencers in Shanghai battle to make Asian, World championships

Coach Greg Koenig admits having to select from a squad including Leung Chin-yu, Cheng Tit-nam and Lam Ho-long is ‘a happy problem’ to have.

Fencing No 1 Ryan Choi aims to put Hong Kong on top of the world

Hong Kong ranked fourth ahead of staging World Fencing Championships this summer, with Italy, US and France the top three.

Hong Kong fencers extend world rankings lead over Japan at FIE Foil World Cup

Teenager Harris Ho played pivotal role in team’s progress to semi-finals, while Ryan Choi was the city’s best performer in individual events.

Hong Kong foil coach believes World Fencing League ‘positive move’ for sport

Greg Koenig, who helped turn Ryan Choi into a world champion, stated that global contest is a new way to use technology and engage audiences.

Lewis Hamilton watches Hong Kong’s Ryan Choi star on World Fencing League debut

World champion hails ‘breakthrough’ for his sport after overcoming Miles Chamley-Watson, the man responsible for innovative new venture.

Hong Kong fencers sweep men’s foil junior, cadet titles at world championships

Lam Ho-long becomes only second city athlete to win junior world crown, while Harris Ho clinches cadet title with a perfect record.

Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards: Ryan Choi, Siobhan Haughey win ‘best of the best’

First-time nominee Choi takes home three awards while Haughey’s top award is her fourth among seven awards overall.

Hong Kong world champ Ryan Choi set to be part of ‘huge step forward’ for fencing

‘Genuine superstar’ among 12 athletes who will compete in inaugural World Fencing League in Los Angeles next month.

Fencing coach ‘hopes to bring surprises’ at world championships, Asian Games

Head coach Zheng Kangzhao also praises the emergence of the new generation, singling out 17-year-old Harris Ho as one to watch in the future.

Hong Kong’s Cheung Ka-long dismisses online insults after claiming Peru bronze

Two-time Olympic champion pips fellow Hongkonger Ryan Choi in quarter-final, as 18-year old Harris Ho also reaches last eight.

Hong Kong Coaching Awards: Ryan Choi world gold mastermind claims top honour

Italian rewarded for overseeing historic feat, shares top honour with Leung Suk-ying, who is recognised for para swimming success.

Hong Kong foilist Cheung Ka-long finally gets on podium with bronze in Turin

Two-time Olympic champ had reached podium only twice in 12 events since winning gold in Paris, but his coach said it was only a matter of time.

Hong Kong fencing star Ryan Choi welcomes ‘exciting and refreshing’ new generation

World No 1’s ultimate goal is Olympic gold to complete career, intimates he could quit after 2028 Los Angeles Games.