Cheung said it was a good thing that the Games were postponed for a year, so he had time to get into better shape for the matches.
He said he hoped this has a positive impact on fencing in Hong Kong and shows that local fencers can win not only in Asia, but also on the world stage.
So, how much is Cheung Ka Long worth at the age of 24 years old? Cheung responded and again opened a small cushion which Garozzo was unable to overcome.
The 24-year-old is only the second athlete to become an Olympic champion while competing for Hong Kong.
He picked up fencing at the age of ten and specialized in the foil, where, unlike the épée, only the torso of the opponent is counted as a hit area.
In , he defeated in the round of 32, 2018 world champion in the round of 16, in the quarterfinals and in the semifinals.