China’s Olympic star twins aim to broaden horizons during Hong Kong studies, inspire youth

Wang sisters, who won gold medals in the duet and team events in artistic swimming in Paris, are studying at the Education University of Hong Kong

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The sisters won gold medals in both the duet and team events in artistic swimming in Paris. Photo: Reuters

Published: 9:27pm, 4 Oct 2024

Twin sisters who won China’s first gold medal in the duet artistic swimming event at the Paris Olympics have said they want to inspire younger generations with their achievements and gain international experience while studying in Hong Kong.

Wang Liuyi and Wang Qianyi, who won gold medals in both the duet and team events in artistic swimming in Paris, started their doctoral studies at the Education University of Hong Kong (EdU) last month.

“Our achievements today are based on the efforts of generations of athletes in the artistic swimming team,” Wang Qianyi, the younger of the two, said on Friday.

“It matches with the ideals of Education University, to cultivate generations of educators and teach young children. I hope I can be one of them, to help and inspire the next generation.”

Wang Qianyi (middle row, left) and Wang Liuyi meet primary school pupils on Friday. Photo: Eugene Lee

The 27-year-old twins said they hoped their doctoral studies in education, which will last for at least three years, would also take them to a broader international stage.

“We hope not only to develop vertically in the field of sports but also to become a comprehensive talent,” Wang Qianyi told a sharing session with about 200 promary school pupils students and faculty from the university.