Hong Kong, China at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

Hong Kong competed under the name "Hong Kong, China" at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
2008 Summer Paralympics
The 2008 Summer Paralympic Games, the thirteenth Paralympics, took place in Beijing, China from September 6 to September 17, 2008. As with the 2008 Summer Olympics, equestrian events were held in Hong Kong and sailing events in Qingdao....

in Beijing

Beijing

Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...

, People's Republic of China

People's Republic of China

China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...

. Hong Kong sent 21 athletes to compete in eight events at the Beijing Games. Although Hong Kong's NPC was a separate member of the IPC, Hong Kong hosted the equestrian events

Equestrian at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

Equestrian at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of eleven dressage events. The competitions were held in the Hong Kong Olympic Equestrian Centre from 7 September to 11 September.-Classfication:...

Medalists

Name	Sport	Event	Date
Kwok Hoi Ying Karen	Boccia Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of seven events. The competitions were held in the Beijing National Convention Center from September 7 to September 12.-Classfication:...	Women's Mixed Individual - BC2	7th
Chan Yui Chong	Wheelchair fencing Wheelchair Fencing at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Wheelchair fencing at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held in the Fencing Gymansium of the Olympic Green Convention Centre from 14 September to 17 September.-Classification:...	Women's Individual Foil - Category B Women's Individual Épée - Category B	14th 16th
So Wa Wai So Wa Wai So Wa Wai is an athlete from Hong Kong who has competed in the Paralympic Games on four occasions, winning 11 medals.- Early life :...	Athletics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in Beijing National Stadium from September 8 to September 17. There were 160 gold medals in this sport.-Classification:Athletes are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability...	Men's 200m - T36 Final	15th
Yu Chui Yee Yu Chui Yee Yu Chui Yee is a wheelchair fencer from Hong Kong. When she was 11 years old, she suffered from bone cancer, leading to the amputation of her left leg. She began as a swimmer but switched to fencing at the age of 17. At the 2004 Summer Paralympics, she won four gold medals in both the individual...	Wheelchair fencing Wheelchair Fencing at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Wheelchair fencing at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held in the Fencing Gymansium of the Olympic Green Convention Centre from 14 September to 17 September.-Classification:...	Women's Individual Foil - Category A	16th
Leung Yuk Wing	Boccia Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of seven events. The competitions were held in the Beijing National Convention Center from September 7 to September 12.-Classfication:...	Men's Mixed Individual - BC4	9th
Yu Chui Yee Yu Chui Yee Yu Chui Yee is a wheelchair fencer from Hong Kong. When she was 11 years old, she suffered from bone cancer, leading to the amputation of her left leg. She began as a swimmer but switched to fencing at the age of 17. At the 2004 Summer Paralympics, she won four gold medals in both the individual...	Wheelchair fencing Wheelchair Fencing at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Wheelchair fencing at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held in the Fencing Gymansium of the Olympic Green Convention Centre from 14 September to 17 September.-Classification:...	Women's Individual Épée - Category A	15th
Hui Charn Hung	Wheelchair fencing Wheelchair Fencing at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Wheelchair fencing at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held in the Fencing Gymansium of the Olympic Green Convention Centre from 14 September to 17 September.-Classification:...	Men's Individual Sabre - Category B	17th
So Wa Wai So Wa Wai So Wa Wai is an athlete from Hong Kong who has competed in the Paralympic Games on four occasions, winning 11 medals.- Early life :...	Athletics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in Beijing National Stadium from September 8 to September 17. There were 160 gold medals in this sport.-Classification:Athletes are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability...	Men's 100m - T36 Final	9th
Fan Pui Shan	Wheelchair fencing Wheelchair Fencing at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Wheelchair fencing at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held in the Fencing Gymansium of the Olympic Green Convention Centre from 14 September to 17 September.-Classification:...	Women's Individual Épée - Category A Women's Individual Foil - Category A	15th 16th

Athletics

Men

Athlete	Events	Heat		Semifinal		Final
Athlete	Events	Time	Rank	Time	Rank	Time	Rank
So Wa Wai So Wa Wai So Wa Wai is an athlete from Hong Kong who has competed in the Paralympic Games on four occasions, winning 11 medals.- Early life :...	100 m T36 Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics - Men's 100 metres T36 The Men's 100m T36 had its Final held on September 9 at 10:15.-Medalists:-Results:...	N/A				12.38 SB
	200 m T36 Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics - Men's 200 metres T36 The Men's 200m T36 had its Final held on September 15 at 17:42.-Medalists:-Results:...	N/A				24.65 WR
	400 m T36 Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics - Men's 400 metres T36 The Men's 400m T36 had its Final held on September 10 at 19:40.-Medalists:-Results:...	N/A				58.44 SB	6th

Women

Athlete	Events	Heat		Semifinal		Final
Athlete	Events	Time	Rank	Time	Rank	Time	Rank
Yu Chun Lai	100 m T36 Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics - Men's 100 metres T36 The Men's 100m T36 had its Final held on September 9 at 10:15.-Medalists:-Results:...	N/A				15.66 SB	5th
Yu Chun Lai	200 m T36 Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics - Men's 200 metres T36 The Men's 200m T36 had its Final held on September 15 at 17:42.-Medalists:-Results:...	N/A				33.55 SB	6th

Boccia

Athlete	Event	Match 1	Match 2	Match 3	Match 4	Quarterfinals	Semifinals	Final
Athlete	Event	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Rank
Lau Wai Yan Vivian	Mixed ind. BC4 Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of seven events. The competitions were held in the Beijing National Convention Center from September 7 to September 12.-Classfication:...	L 5-6	W 3-2	W 6-2	N/A	L 3-7	Did not advance
Leung Yuk Wing	Mixed ind. BC4 Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of seven events. The competitions were held in the Beijing National Convention Center from September 7 to September 12.-Classfication:...	L 2-3	W 4-3	W 7-4	N/A	W 9-2	W 6-1	L 1-3
Leung Mei Yee	Mixed ind. BC1 Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of seven events. The competitions were held in the Beijing National Convention Center from September 7 to September 12.-Classfication:...	L 0-5	L 2-5	L 1-10	W 3-2	Did not advance
John Loung	Mixed ind. BC2 Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of seven events. The competitions were held in the Beijing National Convention Center from September 7 to September 12.-Classfication:...	L 3-4	W 4-1	L 1-9	N/A	Did not advance
Kwok Hoi Ying Karen	Mixed ind. BC2 Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of seven events. The competitions were held in the Beijing National Convention Center from September 7 to September 12.-Classfication:...	W 15-0	W 3-2	W 4-3	N/A	W 8-1	W 4-3	W 5-3
Wong Wing Hong	Mixed ind. BC2 Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of seven events. The competitions were held in the Beijing National Convention Center from September 7 to September 12.-Classfication:...	L 1-6	L 1-8	L 0-11	N/A	Did not advance
Kwok Hoi Ying Karen, Lau Wai Yan Vivian	Mixed Pairs BC4 Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of seven events. The competitions were held in the Beijing National Convention Center from September 7 to September 12.-Classfication:...	L 2-4	W 8-4	W 3-2	N/A	Did not advance
Leung Yuk Wing, Leung Mei Yee, John Loung, Wong Wing Hong	Mixed team BC1-2 Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of seven events. The competitions were held in the Beijing National Convention Center from September 7 to September 12.-Classfication:...	L 3-7	W 8-2	N/A	N/A	L 4-8	Did not advance		5th

Wheelchair fencing

Yu Chui Yee
Yu Chui Yee
Yu Chui Yee is a wheelchair fencer from Hong Kong. When she was 11 years old, she suffered from bone cancer, leading to the amputation of her left leg. She began as a swimmer but switched to fencing at the age of 17. At the 2004 Summer Paralympics, she won four gold medals in both the individual...

- Cat. A - Foil, Épée
Fan Pui Shan - Cat. A - Foil, Épée
Chan Yui Chong - Cat. B - Foil, Épée
Chan Wing Kin - Cat. A - Foil, Sabre
Wong Tang Tat - Cat. A - Épée
Hui Charn Hung - Cat. B - Foil, Épée

Shooting

Athlete	Event	Qualification		Final
Athlete	Event	Score	Rank	Score	Rank
Leung Yuk Chun	Women's R2 10 m air pistol SH1A Shooting at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Shooting at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of twelve events. The competition was held in the Beijing Shooting Range Hall from 7 September to 12 September.-Classification:...	344	15	Did not advance

Powerlifting

Athlete	Event	Total Lifted	Rank
Lam Yim Hung	Women's -40 kg Powerlifting at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Powerlifting at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held in the Beihang University Gymnasium from September 9 to September 16. Any athlete who met a minimum level of disability could take part in these events.-Events:There were twenty powerlifting events, corresponding to ten weight classes each for...	62.5kg	8

Table tennis

Chan Siu Ling - TT5 - TT5 Singles
Kwong Kam Shing Francis - TT5 - TT4-5 Singles & Team
Tsang Tit Hung - TT5 - TT4-5 Singles & Team

External links

Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Official Site
International Paralympic Committee
Hong Kong Paralympic Committee and Sports Association for the Physically Disabled (A member agency of Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China
Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China
The Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China is the national olympic committee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. As such it is a separate member of the International Olympic Committee . The current president is Timothy Fok...

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Hong Kong medalists at the 2008 Paralympic Games

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