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There is a kind of hardship that awakens the Lion Spirit Interview with Kwok’s Kung Fu Golden Dragon and Lion Dance Girl Coco

At first, Coco took up lion dancing solely for the sake of looking stylish. However, she soon realized that achieving that level of style and grace was no easy feat. The training regimen was physically demanding, requiring long hours of grueling practice and challenging her limited athletic abilities. Given her petite stature and lack of strength, Coco found herself struggling with even the most basic kung fu movements, having to put in far more effort than her peers. Despite these early setbacks, Coco persisted in her lion dancing pursuits for over a decade. What drove her to keep going in the face of such difficulty? Coco explains that it was the tight knit community she discovered within the lion dance troupe. When she first joined, she was welcomed into a close-knit group of "br...

Aiming for Better World Ranking Scaling the Everest Again Interviewing Ice Climbing Athlete Janet Kung

This year, the football field at the Cheung Chau North Emperor Temple Amusement Park hosted the Bag Mountain Championship, and Janet Kung successfully defended her title, winning the Bag Mountain crown for the second consecutive year after her victory in 2022. 在 Instagram 查看這則貼文 Janet Kung 龔子珊 Ice Climbing Mountaineering Athlete(@janetkts)分享的貼文 In an interview, Janet shared that unlike previous years, she did not undergo specialized training for a month leading up to the championship this year, but instead relied on her regular ice climbing regimen. Ice climbing refers to the activity of scaling ice waterfalls, cliffs, or wooden structures using ice axes and crampons. Due to the overhanging nature of the ice walls or falls, it requires greater forearm strength...

The First-time Challenge of Indoor Snowboard Skiing by Kylie and Kate : Turns Out It’s Extremely Difficult!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AUttmgoSvM Following the previous assignment of dispatching BBOLD representatives to learn about stand-up paddle boarding, the BBOLD representatives are now facing a new challenge: snowboard skiing! As winter approaches, many people plan to travel abroad to destinations such as Niseko and Hakuba in Japan, or ski resorts in Korea, Europe, and America. However, skiing is a sport that requires a high level of skill and can be quite dangerous, so it is advisable to receive professional training before attempting it. Lack of basic training can result in accidents and injuries while attempting to ski during a trip. Since most trips only have a few days for practice, it is often insufficient time to develop the necessary skills. So, how can we practice sk...

Interviewing with Athletics Ching Siu Nga and Chan Pui Kei

The Hangzhou Asian Games are currently underway, and the excellent performances of Hong Kong athletes have generated a lot of excitement. Let's continue to cheer for the athletes who are preparing to compete! The athletics events will begin on September 29th, with racewalking as the first event, followed by short sprints, relays, and other events that require teamwork and explosive power. Ching Siu Nga, a female racewalker participating in the Asian Games for the third time, shared before the competition that she is well-prepared and confident in herself. She hopes to achieve a top-eight finish, break her previous record, and achieve a seasonal best. To achieve a breakthrough, one cannot give up on new attempts and must accumulate experience from various competitions. Siu Nga recalled ...

Interviewing with open water swimmer Nip Tsz Yin

The open water swimming event made its debut on the Asian Games stage, attracting attention from the public and various sectors. The event generally involves outdoor swimming in the sea, lakes, or rivers. The biggest challenge is not only the athletes' physical and mental condition, endurance, and willpower, but also their ability to judge water conditions. Tides, surface currents, and wind resistance are the main determining factors for completion time. During the competition, swimmers start swimming in the sea at the same time without a separate lane to swim in. When as many as 50 or 60 people jump into the sea at the same time, there is no actual limit on the distance between athletes, resulting in fierce competition and a high risk of colliding with other athletes or physical conta...

Interviewing Fencer Valerie Cheng and 3×3 Basketball Player Kwan Hoi Pui

Exciting events are coming up in the Asian Games, including volleyball, sailing, fencing, and 3x3 basketball. Fencer Valerie Cheng, who had a perfect record in the Singapore Fencing Satellite tournament, is in great form and has high expectations from the public. Although the satellite tournament is a good warm-up opportunity before the Asian Games, Valerie Cheng doesn't let the results of the satellite tournament affect her mindset and approaches the Asian Games with a calm attitude. Although a "calm mind" may not always overcome pressure, Valerie Cheng believes that learning to coexist with pressure can turn it into motivation. She constantly reminds herself not to be overly fearful and doesn't specifically reduce stress for herself, which shows that she has strong psychological qualiti...

How did Stand-Up Paddleboarding become a popular watersport to girls even when they aren’t sporty and energetic?

Girls who enjoy water sports are often associated with traits like being active, sunny, lively, athletic, and skilled swimmers. Have you ever felt influenced by these stereotypes, especially if you're not someone who typically engages in outdoor activities? Perhaps you've been invited to a water activity party by friends, but lacked the confidence to participate or assumed it wasn't for you without trying it out? As an editor, I have many friends who don't consider themselves strong swimmers and often view water sports as something that involves a lot of falling and potential danger. However, they still love the ocean and enjoy watching it from the shore. The truth is, there are relatively calm and peaceful water sports options that allow you to enjoy the therapeutic power of the o...

Meet Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia List Young Female Athlete Elite: Momoka Muraoka

Last month, Forbes magazine released its annual "30 Under 30 Asia" list for 2023, recognizing young elites from various fields and industries. Among the honorees was MC Cheung Tien-fu, selected as a "Sports and Entertainment" standout, making waves in the city. However, it's worth noting the other young Asian sports talents who were also named to this year's list, including Japanese athlete Momoka Muraoka, "Korean Short Track Speed Skating Queen" Choi Min-jeong, Australian golfer Hannah Green, Australian tennis player Ajla Tomljanovic, and 23-year-old Kazakhstani tennis player Elena Rybakina. As young athletes, they often have to make life-altering decisions earlier than their peers. They must sacrifice their social life and time with friends to focus on intensive training, all while n...