Hong Kong Cyclist Yung Chun-ho Targets Keirin Final with Brother's Lucky Amulet at Nagoya Asian Games
SingTao · 1 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Hong Kong cyclist Yung Chun-ho is aiming to reach the Keirin final on the closing day of track cycling at the Nagoya Asian Games on October 2, after the team sprint bronze two days earlier. The 25-year-old achieved a personal best of 9.948 seconds in the 200m time trial on October 1, crediting his brother's victory amulet purchased from Japan for his breakthrough performance. Du Zhaoxi, another bronze medalist from the team sprint, will also compete in the Keirin race.
Key Points
- Hong Kong's men's team sprint secured bronze on September 30, marking the first medal for Hong Kong at these Nagoya Asian Games and the first men's sprint medal in Asian Games history
- Yung Chun-ho achieved a personal best of 9.948 seconds in the 200m time trial on October 1, finishing 11th overall to advance to the first round and ultimately reaching the round of 16
- Yung credited his brother's amulet from Japan for his success, having carried it during competitions since January's Asian Championships where he won bronze
- The 25-year-old only began modifying his riding posture a month ago and broke the 10-second barrier for the first time in an official competition
- Both Yung and Du Zhaoxi will compete in the Keirin race on October 2, the final day of track cycling at the Izu Velodrome
Why It Matters
The historic team sprint bronze has provided Hong Kong's track cycling team with newfound confidence and validation of their training methods . Yung's breakthrough personal best demonstrates the potential for further improvement, especially as he continues to refine his new riding posture, suggesting Hong Kong's sprint team could secure additional medals in future international competitions .
The historic team sprint bronze has provided Hong Kong's track cycling team with newfound confidence and validation of their training methods . Yung's breakthrough personal best demonstrates the potential for further improvement, especially as he continues to refine his new riding posture, suggesting Hong Kong's sprint team could secure additional medals in future international competitions .