Hong Kong Esports Team Reaches Asian Games Honor of Kings Semifinals, Medal Secured
RTHK · 2 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago3 MIN
Summary
The Hong Kong esports team competing in the Honor of Kings mobile game at the Nagoya Asian Games has secured at least a bronze medal after advancing to the semifinals. The six-member squad dominated the group stage by defeating both Thailand and Indonesia, then eliminated Laos in straight sets (2-0) in the quarterfinals. The team will now face Malaysia on Monday morning Hong Kong time for a place in the final.
Key Points
- Hong Kong team advances to semifinals in Honor of Kings esports at Nagoya Asian Games
- Six players: Lee Ka-hing (李嘉慶), Kwok Ho-wa (郭浩樺), Kong Chi-kin (江子健), Tang Hing-jin (鄧幸展), Tsui Chun-kei (徐琛淇) and Cheng Kai-hin (鄭嘉軒)
- Group stage: defeated Thailand and Indonesia with perfect 2-0 record to qualify first
- Quarterfinal: swept Laos 2-0 to reach the semifinals
- Match scheduled: Monday September 28, 8 AM Hong Kong time vs Malaysia
Why It Matters
This medal becomes Hong Kong's second esports medal at these Asian Games, following a bronze in mixed martial arts. The achievement surpasses the territory's performance from the previous edition, highlighting the rapid development of Hong Kong's competitive gaming talent on the regional stage. With no bronze medal match scheduled in this event, the team is guaranteed at least silver if they lose to Malaysia in the semifinal .
This medal becomes Hong Kong's second esports medal at these Asian Games, following a bronze in mixed martial arts. The achievement surpasses the territory's performance from the previous edition, highlighting the rapid development of Hong Kong's competitive gaming talent on the regional stage. With no bronze medal match scheduled in this event, the team is guaranteed at least silver if they lose to Malaysia in the semifinal .