Fencer Tong named flagbearer at Para Games closing
Para fencer Tong Nga-ting has been named Hong Kong, China’s flagbearer at the closing ceremony of the Asian Para Games on Saturday, the China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee announced. Writing on social media, the committee noted that Tong has been outstanding at the Games this year, capturing three medals. She won silver in the women's foil and épée team events, and bronze in the women's épée individual category B. The Hong Kong, China delegation has won two gold, 13 silver and 21 bronze medals so far. Edited by Edmond Fong
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