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9mo ago

Olympic Fencer Vivian Kong Retires After Historic Gold

Vivian Kong steps away from professional fencing to focus on new career and charity work.

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More Hongkongers are sending their children to fencing classes in hopes they can get a shot at becoming the next Cheung Ka-long and Vivian Kong, an expert has said. Photo: May Tse

Overview

  • Kong won Hong Kong's first women's fencing gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
  • She announced her retirement after nearly 20 years in the sport.
  • Kong plans to launch a charity promoting sports for children.
  • Her retirement follows controversy over a pro-China thesis she authored.
  • Experts believe Hong Kong's investment in fencing will continue to yield new stars.