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Ryan Choi Chun-yin

The latest news and top stories on Ryan Choi Chun-yin, a prominent Hong Kong fencer. Known for his historic achievement as Hong Kong’s first fencing world champion, triumphing in the men’s individual foil final in Tbilisi. He has a background in competitive fencing from a young age, having also competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics and secured gold at the 2025 Shanghai Foil Grand Prix and Asian Championships. His work as an athlete involves rigorous training and strategic development, leading to a top 10 world ranking. Key accomplishments include being named Male Athlete of the Year and demonstrating remarkable perseverance.

Fencing

Hong Kong fencers sweep men’s foil junior, cadet titles at world championships

Lam Ho-long becomes only second city athlete to win junior world crown, while Harris Ho clinches cadet title with a perfect record.

7 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards: Ryan Choi, Siobhan Haughey win ‘best of the best’

1 Apr 2026 - 11:21AM

Fencing

Hong Kong world champ Ryan Choi set to be part of ‘huge step forward’ for fencing

30 Mar 2026 - 7:00AM

Fencing

Fencing coach ‘hopes to bring surprises’ at world championships, Asian Games

Head coach Zheng Kangzhao also praises the emergence of the new generation, singling out 17-year-old Harris Ho as one to watch in the future.

26 Mar 2026 - 3:16PM

Fencing

Hong Kong’s Cheung Ka-long dismisses online insults after claiming Peru bronze

Two-time Olympic champion pips fellow Hongkonger Ryan Choi in quarter-final, as 18-year old Harris Ho also reaches last eight.

23 Mar 2026 - 11:09PM

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong Coaching Awards: Ryan Choi world gold mastermind claims top honour

Italian rewarded for overseeing historic feat, shares top honour with Leung Suk-ying, who is recognised for para swimming success.

22 Mar 2026 - 12:00AM

Fencing

Hong Kong foilist Cheung Ka-long finally gets on podium with bronze in Turin

Two-time Olympic champ had reached podium only twice in 12 events since winning gold in Paris, but his coach said it was only a matter of time.

8 Feb 2026 - 6:12PMvideocam

Hongkonger Cheung Ka-long (left) battles it out with American Nick Itkin in the Turin Grand Prix semi-finals on Saturday.

Fencing

Hong Kong fencing star Ryan Choi welcomes ‘exciting and refreshing’ new generation

World No 1’s ultimate goal is Olympic gold to complete career, intimates he could quit after 2028 Los Angeles Games.

24 Jan 2026 - 7:30PM

Fencing

Hong Kong’s wealth of young fencing talent gives coach Koenig optimism for future

Coaching mastermind, who has recently become a permanent resident, says the promising future is part of the reason he has decided to stay.

22 Jan 2026 - 7:00PM

Fencing

Hong Kong claim foil team gold at Paris World Cup, with young guns leading way

Lam Ho-long and Cheng Tit-nam do more than make up the numbers alongside world champion Ryan Choi and Olympic gold medallist Cheung Ka-long.

12 Jan 2026 - 7:58PM

Hong Kong’s golden team (from left) Cheng Tit-nam, Ryan Choi, Lam Ho-long, Cheung Ka-long. Photo: FIE

Fencing

Top Hong Kong fencer Ryan Choi gets year off to solid start with World Cup silver

World No 1 follows up a gold medal win in Japan last month with another podium finish in Paris while at home, women’s team attain best finish.

11 Jan 2026 - 3:41PM

Hong Kong’s Ryan Choi (left) facing American Alexander Massialas in the final. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong sports

From ice hockey to sevens, here’s what lies ahead for Hong Kong sport in 2026

It might only be the start of the year, but the city already has a packed sporting calendar.

3 Jan 2026 - 5:37PM

Hong Kong society

The politicians, athletes, everyday people who made headlines in Hong Kong in 2025

From Regina Ip and Vivian Kong to Jimmy Lai and Ryan Choi, the Post looks at the headline makers of 2025.

6 Jan 2026 - 9:33PM

Fencing

Hong Kong fencers must ‘fix something’ to get 2028 Olympic goal back on track

Reviving the fortunes of Cheung Ka-long will be ‘long-term process’, coach Koenig says after disappointing World Cup for foil team.

8 Dec 2025 - 5:59PM

Fencing

Ryan Choi savours fencing World Cup gold, hopes to ‘cheer Hong Kong a bit’

Hongkonger reflects on ‘magical run’ to win in Japan, completed by repeating July’s world title-clinching victory over Kirill Borodachev.

7 Dec 2025 - 3:43PM

Ryan Choi stands on top of the podium after winning World Cup gold in Fukuoka. Photo: FIE

2025 National Games

Opinion | Hong Kong can take inspiration from its athletes’ winning spirit

Hong Kong competitors at the National Games have not just won medals but have infused the city with renewed energy and drive.

24 Nov 2025 - 9:30AMvideocam

2025 National Games

National Games’ new generation set to shine at Asian Games, Olympics and beyond

Hong Kong’s Ceci Lee and Ryan Choi among a host of athletes who have taken the torch from the likes of Ma Long, Sun Yang and Pan Zhanle.

22 Nov 2025 - 12:31PM

2025 National Games

Meet Hong Kong’s history-making medal winners from the National Games

First-time winners brought honour alongside established medallists as the city won more medals than at any previous Games.

22 Nov 2025 - 12:34PM

Hong Kong’s most decorated Olympian, Siobhan Haughey, won her favourite event, the 200m freestyle, and the 100m freestyle at the National Games, along with two bronze medals. Photo: Eugene Lee

2025 National Games

Hong Kong fencing coach eyes global team success after ‘hits and misses’ at Games

Zheng Kangzhou looking for strength in numbers after individual glory for likes of Olympic champion Cheung Ka-long and world No 1 Ryan Choi.

20 Nov 2025 - 7:48PM

2025 National Games

Koenig hails unsung Ng as men’s foil team seal historic National Games gold

While two-time Olympic champion Cheung Ka-long and world No 1 Ryan Choi are their usual brilliant selves, Lawrence Ng makes difference early.

19 Nov 2025 - 10:29PM

2025 National Games

Fencers Cheung, Choi team up, Coleman Wong semi: what to watch at National Games

Cheung Ka-long and Ryan Choi compete in men’s team foil competition, while Wong is assured of a medal and show-jumpers hope to emulate him.

19 Nov 2025 - 7:00AM

Cheung Ka-long will compete in the men’s team foil competition at Kai Tak Arena. Photo: Elson Li

2025 National Games

Hong Kong fencers frustrated by National Games bronze, vow to do better as team

Coach Greg Koenig says he is expecting more as both world No 1 Ryan Choi and Olympic champion Cheung Ka-long lose to eventual winner.

19 Nov 2025 - 2:20PMvideocam

Cheung Ka-long after winning his bronze medal match. Photo: Elson Li

2025 National Games

Fencers Cheung and Choi, golf, triathlon relay – what to watch at National Games

Tennis star Coleman Wong and cyclist Ceci Lee also in action on Sunday, while there’s no rest for Siobhan Haughey.

16 Nov 2025 - 7:00AM

2025 National Games

National Games: Hong Kong fencers Ho, Hsieh win first medals but miss out on gold

Historic sabre for city and first individual bronze for épéeist come tinged with disappointment, and both hope to do better in team event.

15 Nov 2025 - 11:03PM

2025 National Games

Hong Kong fencing star Ryan Choi looking forward to National Games pressure

World No 1 says he has learned to handle success, failure the same way, and looks forward to chance of winning in front of family, friends.

8 Nov 2025 - 2:00PM

Ryan Choi beat Kirill Borodachev for the foil individual gold medal at the World Championships in Tbilisi in July. Photo: AFP

2025 National Games

Hong Kong’s National Games athletes reveal their diets – and their ‘cheat’ foods

Alongside getting the right nutrients to train and compete, some of the city’s stars love a good cheeseburger or milkshake.

8 Nov 2025 - 11:20AM

Cheeseburgers are a common go-to for athletes after intense competition. Photo: Shutterstock

2025 National Games

How Hong Kong world champion fencer Ryan Choi came up with his unorthodox style

World No 1 foilist says he was an unconventional child who could not ‘sit tight’, but fencing helped ground him and make him the person he is.

4 Nov 2025 - 8:00AM

Hong Kong society

My Take | National Games are just the start, not finishing line, of sporting ambitions

Much-awaited events are a defining moment in the city’s post-pandemic recovery, but complete transformation of its sports scene will require better coaching, facilities and support for athletes.

1 Nov 2025 - 9:11PM

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Ryan Choi Chun-yin

Hong Kong fencers sweep men’s foil junior, cadet titles at world championships

Lam Ho-long becomes only second city athlete to win junior world crown, while Harris Ho clinches cadet title with a perfect record.

Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards: Ryan Choi, Siobhan Haughey win ‘best of the best’

Hong Kong world champ Ryan Choi set to be part of ‘huge step forward’ for fencing

Fencing coach ‘hopes to bring surprises’ at world championships, Asian Games

Head coach Zheng Kangzhao also praises the emergence of the new generation, singling out 17-year-old Harris Ho as one to watch in the future.

Hong Kong’s Cheung Ka-long dismisses online insults after claiming Peru bronze

Two-time Olympic champion pips fellow Hongkonger Ryan Choi in quarter-final, as 18-year old Harris Ho also reaches last eight.

Hong Kong Coaching Awards: Ryan Choi world gold mastermind claims top honour

Italian rewarded for overseeing historic feat, shares top honour with Leung Suk-ying, who is recognised for para swimming success.

Hong Kong foilist Cheung Ka-long finally gets on podium with bronze in Turin

Two-time Olympic champ had reached podium only twice in 12 events since winning gold in Paris, but his coach said it was only a matter of time.

Hong Kong fencing star Ryan Choi welcomes ‘exciting and refreshing’ new generation

World No 1’s ultimate goal is Olympic gold to complete career, intimates he could quit after 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Hong Kong’s wealth of young fencing talent gives coach Koenig optimism for future

Coaching mastermind, who has recently become a permanent resident, says the promising future is part of the reason he has decided to stay.

Hong Kong claim foil team gold at Paris World Cup, with young guns leading way

Lam Ho-long and Cheng Tit-nam do more than make up the numbers alongside world champion Ryan Choi and Olympic gold medallist Cheung Ka-long.

Top Hong Kong fencer Ryan Choi gets year off to solid start with World Cup silver

World No 1 follows up a gold medal win in Japan last month with another podium finish in Paris while at home, women’s team attain best finish.

From ice hockey to sevens, here’s what lies ahead for Hong Kong sport in 2026

It might only be the start of the year, but the city already has a packed sporting calendar.

The politicians, athletes, everyday people who made headlines in Hong Kong in 2025

From Regina Ip and Vivian Kong to Jimmy Lai and Ryan Choi, the Post looks at the headline makers of 2025.

Hong Kong fencers must ‘fix something’ to get 2028 Olympic goal back on track

Reviving the fortunes of Cheung Ka-long will be ‘long-term process’, coach Koenig says after disappointing World Cup for foil team.

Ryan Choi savours fencing World Cup gold, hopes to ‘cheer Hong Kong a bit’

Hongkonger reflects on ‘magical run’ to win in Japan, completed by repeating July’s world title-clinching victory over Kirill Borodachev.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | Hong Kong can take inspiration from its athletes’ winning spirit

Hong Kong competitors at the National Games have not just won medals but have infused the city with renewed energy and drive.

National Games’ new generation set to shine at Asian Games, Olympics and beyond

Hong Kong’s Ceci Lee and Ryan Choi among a host of athletes who have taken the torch from the likes of Ma Long, Sun Yang and Pan Zhanle.

Meet Hong Kong’s history-making medal winners from the National Games

First-time winners brought honour alongside established medallists as the city won more medals than at any previous Games.

Hong Kong fencing coach eyes global team success after ‘hits and misses’ at Games

Zheng Kangzhou looking for strength in numbers after individual glory for likes of Olympic champion Cheung Ka-long and world No 1 Ryan Choi.

Koenig hails unsung Ng as men’s foil team seal historic National Games gold

While two-time Olympic champion Cheung Ka-long and world No 1 Ryan Choi are their usual brilliant selves, Lawrence Ng makes difference early.

Fencers Cheung, Choi team up, Coleman Wong semi: what to watch at National Games

Cheung Ka-long and Ryan Choi compete in men’s team foil competition, while Wong is assured of a medal and show-jumpers hope to emulate him.

Hong Kong fencers frustrated by National Games bronze, vow to do better as team

Coach Greg Koenig says he is expecting more as both world No 1 Ryan Choi and Olympic champion Cheung Ka-long lose to eventual winner.

Fencers Cheung and Choi, golf, triathlon relay – what to watch at National Games

Tennis star Coleman Wong and cyclist Ceci Lee also in action on Sunday, while there’s no rest for Siobhan Haughey.

National Games: Hong Kong fencers Ho, Hsieh win first medals but miss out on gold

Historic sabre for city and first individual bronze for épéeist come tinged with disappointment, and both hope to do better in team event.

Hong Kong fencing star Ryan Choi looking forward to National Games pressure

World No 1 says he has learned to handle success, failure the same way, and looks forward to chance of winning in front of family, friends.

Hong Kong’s National Games athletes reveal their diets – and their ‘cheat’ foods

Alongside getting the right nutrients to train and compete, some of the city’s stars love a good cheeseburger or milkshake.

How Hong Kong world champion fencer Ryan Choi came up with his unorthodox style

World No 1 foilist says he was an unconventional child who could not ‘sit tight’, but fencing helped ground him and make him the person he is.

My Take | National Games are just the start, not finishing line, of sporting ambitions

Much-awaited events are a defining moment in the city’s post-pandemic recovery, but complete transformation of its sports scene will require better coaching, facilities and support for athletes.

Opinion | Hong Kong can take inspiration from its athletes’ winning spirit