Liu Zilong Claims Silver in Men's Nan Quan Nan Gun All-Around at Nagoya Asian Games
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Summary
Hong Kong martial arts athlete Liu Zilong added another medal to the city's tally at the Nagoya Asian Games on Tuesday, claiming silver in the men's Nan Quan Nan Gun all-around final. The 28-year-old, competing in his second Asian Games, delivered consistent performances across both apparatus to finish with a total of 19.456 points. China's Li Jianming dominated the competition with 19.563 points for gold, while Chinese Taipei's Liu Changmin secured bronze with 19.430 points. The silver medal marks Liu's first Asian Games medal in his career and comes with a HK$500,000 reward under the Hong Kong Jockey Club Excellent Athlete Award Scheme.
Key Points
- Liu Zilong competed 14th among 18 athletes in the morning South Fist apparatus, scoring 9.730 points to rank third
- In the afternoon Cudgel event, Liu scored 9.726 points, again finishing third in that apparatus
- Combined total of 19.456 points secured second place overall, earning Liu a silver medal
- China's Li Jianming won gold with a total of 19.563 points; Chinese Taipei's Liu Changmin took bronze with 19.430 points
- Liu Zilong was the 2025 World Championship gold medalist in Nan Gun and silver medalist in Nan Quan
- The silver medal qualifies Liu for HK$500,000 under the Race Club Excellent Athlete Award Plan
- Hong Kong's martial arts team has now accumulated 1 gold and 1 silver at these Games
Why It Matters
Liu Zilong's silver medal demonstrates Hong Kong's growing strength in wushu at the international level, building on his world championship pedigree. The prize money and medal serve as motivation for the remaining Hong Kong athletes competing in Nagoya, while reinforcing the territory's investment in elite sports development.
Liu Zilong's silver medal demonstrates Hong Kong's growing strength in wushu at the international level, building on his world championship pedigree. The prize money and medal serve as motivation for the remaining Hong Kong athletes competing in Nagoya, while reinforcing the territory's investment in elite sports development.