Hong Kong, China, November 10, 2026: Team Hong Kong, China has reported further success at the fourth Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.
Fencing athlete Harris Ho won a gold medal in the men’s foil Individual on Monday, November 9 local time.
This marks Team Hong Kong, China’s second gold medal at this YOG, bringing the team’s current tally to two gold, one silver and three bronze medals.
The Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China extends its heartfelt congratulations to Harris Ho and the fencing team.
Mr. Philip Mok, Honorary Deputy Secretary General of SF&OC and Chef de Mission of the Hong Kong, China delegation, said: “Harris Ho delivered consistent performances from the pool stage, advancing directly to the quarter-finals with a record of five wins and one loss.
“Facing a strong opponent in the final, Harris steadily built up his lead and demonstrated unstoppable momentum. He secured victory by a wide margin, winning the historic first fencing gold for Team Hong Kong, China at the YOG.
“This marks the Hong Kong, China delegation’s second gold medal at this YOG, not only reflecting the success of Hong Kong’s efforts in nurturing young athletes but also demonstrating the ability of the new generation to carry on Hong Kong’s sporting achievements.
“I wish Team Hong Kong, China continued success in the upcoming events.”
The fourth YOG is the first Olympic event ever held on the African continent and is taking place from October 31 to November 13, with 25 sports and approximately 2,700 youth athletes aged 15 to 17.
Hong Kong, China has sent 15 athletes to compete across 12 sports: athletics, badminton, boxing, cycling, breaking, fencing, rowing, swimming, table tennis, triathlon, windsurfing and wushu.
*SF&OC would like to extend its sincerest gratitude to the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and all the supporting organizations of the delegation, including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited, Fila Marketing (Hong Kong) Limited and Priority Pass.