Hong Kong fencing champion opens training club in Taipei, supported by Taiwanese stars

Hong Kong's world champion fencer Edgar Cheung Kai-tin is bringing his expertise in cultivating elite athletes to Taiwan with the opening of a new club in Taipei. Cheung established the All Fencers Club in Hong Kong in 2016, which has since produced numerous world-class fencers, including himself and youth world champion Lawrence Lam.

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Anything that can bring good things to Taiwan, I am very happy to support, and it is my honor.

The Taipei branch of the All Fencers Club was inaugurated with support from prominent figures in Taiwanese sports. Ryzza Li, a well-known figure in Taiwanese rhythmic gymnastics and entrepreneurship, was present to lend her support. Li expressed her enthusiasm for promoting quality sports initiatives in Taiwan, stating it was an honor to participate.

Li, who has a background in rhythmic gymnastics, is familiar with fencing, noting its popularity in Ukraine and its benefits for developing coordination and reaction skills. Although she considered fencing for her daughters, they ultimately pursued rhythmic gymnastics. Li emphasized the importance of effort and perseverance in any sport and highlighted the transferable skills between rhythmic gymnastics and fencing, particularly in hand-eye coordination and speed.

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Rhythmic gymnastics has various hand apparatus like balls, hoops, clubs, and ribbons, while fencing involves wielding a sword in competition. Both involve the use of hand apparatus, and there are many similarities in terms of body coordination and speed that can be learned from each other. I am very happy to exchange ideas with Edgar Cheung.

The opening event also saw the attendance of Chen Yi-tung, a Taiwanese fencer selected for the 2024 Paris Olympics, and golfer Money Pei-yun. Their presence aimed to encourage young Taiwanese athletes, providing them with opportunities to gain international training and competition experience. Cheung stated his hope that the club will help popularize fencing in Taiwan and increase participation in the sport.

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People should not limit themselves; they should learn as much as they can when opportunities arise.