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Karateka Kuok Kin Hang wins first-ever medal for Macao at National Games
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Kuok Kin Hang of Macao poses with his bronze medal after competing in the men's karate (routine) event at the Chinese National Games in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, September 18, 2021. /CFP

Kuok Kin Hang of Macao poses with his bronze medal after competing in the men's karate (routine) event at the Chinese National Games in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, September 18, 2021. /CFP

Macao karateka Kuok Kin Hang made history on Saturday, delivering the Macao Special Administrative Region's first ever medal at China's National Games in the men's karate.

Kuok, a gold medalist at the 2013 East Asian Games, beat Song Zhengwang from Zhejiang Province to claim the bronze in the men's kata (routine) event.

This is the first time that a Macao athlete has stepped on the National Games podium since the region made its debut at China's quadrennial multi-sport event in 2001.

"I'm glad to take this honor. It's a special moment for Macao sports. It means that Macao athletes can do something on this big stage," said Kuok.

The 28-year-old was close to winning a medal at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta, where he lost to South Korea's Park Hee-hun in the men's karate kata competition.

"I kept pushing myself and didn't eat too much yesterday. It's my first time competing at the National Games, and I was hungry to win a medal for my team," he said.

"I'm so glad to compete with other Chinese competitors on such a huge stage, since I haven't had any events outside Macao because of the pandemic," Kuok added.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency

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