Hong Kong’s delegation achieved a historic milestone at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, securing a total of four medals—two Gold and two Bronze. This performance marks the region’s most successful Olympic outing to date.
From July 26 – August 11, 2024, Paris, France, will host the 2024 Summer Olympics. After 1900 and 1924, Paris will host the Summer Olympics for the third time.
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Key figures for the Hong Kong Olimpiadas 2024
The XXXIII Olympiad, July 26–August 11, 2024 Athletes from more than 200 nations and regions competed for 19 days.
10,500 athletes, 329 events, 32 sports, and 754 sessionsThe competition will take place throughout France, including Tahiti in French Polynesia, as well as in Paris and the Île-de-France region.
Medal Summary of Hong Kong Olimpiadas 2024
- Gold Medals:
- Vivian Kong – Fencing (Women’s Épée Individual): Kong clinched the gold medal, becoming Hong Kong’s first female Olympic champion in fencing.
- Cheung Ka Long – Fencing (Men’s Foil Individual): Cheung secured his second consecutive Olympic Gold, previously winning in Tokyo 2021.
- Bronze Medals:
- Siobhán Haughey – Swimming (Women’s 200m Freestyle): Haughey earned a bronze medal, adding to her previous Olympic successes.
- Siobhán Haughey – Swimming (Women’s 100m Freestyle): She secured another bronze, demonstrating her prowess in sprint freestyle events.
Detailed Overview of Medalists Hong Kong Olimpiadas 2024
- Vivian Kong:
- Event: Women’s Épée Individual
- Achievement: Kong triumphed over France’s Auriane Mallo-Breton in the final, securing the gold medal. This victory marked her as Hong Kong’s first female Olympic fencing champion. Following her win, the 30-year-old announced her retirement from professional fencing, expressing gratitude for her nearly two-decade-long career.
- Cheung Ka Long:
- Event: Men’s Foil Individual
- Achievement: Cheung defended his Olympic title by defeating Italy’s Filippo Macchi in the final. This accomplishment made him the first Hong Kong athlete to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals. Upon returning to Hong Kong, Cheung received a hero’s welcome and encouraged young people to engage in sports, emphasizing the “Hong Kong spirit” of perseverance.
- Siobhán Haughey:
- Events: Women’s 200m Freestyle & Women’s 100m Freestyle
- Achievements: Haughey secured bronze medals in both events, showcasing her exceptional talent in middle-distance freestyle swimming. These accomplishments added to her previous Olympic successes and reinforced her status as one of Hong Kong’s premier athletes.
These achievements underscore Hong Kong’s athletes’ dedication and hard work and highlight the region’s growing prominence in international sports.
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
| Gold | Vivian Kong | Fencing | Women’s épée | July 27 |
| Gold | Cheung Ka Long | Fencing | Men’s foil | July 29 |
| Bronze | Siobhán Haughey | Swimming | Women’s 200 m freestyle | July 29 |
| Bronze | Siobhán Haughey | Swimming | Women’s 100 m freestyle | July 31 |
Competitors Hong Kong Olimpiadas 2024
The following is the list of competitors in the Games.
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
| Athletics | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Badminton | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Cycling | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Fencing | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Gymnastics | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Judo | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rowing | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sailing | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Swimming | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Table Tennis | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Taekwondo | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Triathlon | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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