Athlete

From Weightlifting Coach to Ninja Sport: The Journey of Hong Kong’s Female Ninja Coach Summer

I first met Coach Summer during a Ninja Sport experience shoot, and I was surprised by her petite stature. However, as I watched her demonstrate powerful Ninja Sport moves, effortlessly leaping from one bar to another with agility and precision, I was truly amazed and impressed! Let me introduce the athlete invited by BBOLD: a professional in the exciting new sport of Ninja Sport, where she frequently competes with her team in events around the world. What’s unexpected is that before becoming a Ninja Sport coach, Summer was actually a weightlifting coach. She has won the women’s division at the Taipei Gymefit Games in 2019, 2023, and 2024, showcasing her exceptional talent. Now, not only is she a professional Ninja Sport coach, but she has also achieved remarkable results in internatio...

From Sanda to Muay Thai: A Champion’s Journey in Mentoring the Next Generation Interviewing with Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan, a former Hong Kong Sanda athlete, has made a remarkable transition to the Hong Kong Muay Thai team, where she now serves as both a competitor and a coach. As the founder of a Muay Thai school, Jackie has dedicated herself to the sport, culminating in a stunning victory at the East Asian Muay Thai Championship in late 2024. Facing Mongolian fighter Sanchir Batbilegt, Jackie displayed calm precision, countering Sanchir's aggressive attacks to secure a gold medal in the women's 60 kg category and earn the title of Muay Thai Queen. Impressively, she achieved this in just one year after switching from Sanda to Muay Thai, showcasing her relentless training and exceptional adaptability. Jackie's passion for martial arts was ignited at a young age, inspired by martial arts ...

Aiming for Better World Ranking Scaling the Everest Again Interviewing Ice Climbing Athlete Janet Kung

This year, the football field at the Cheung Chau North Emperor Temple Amusement Park hosted the Bag Mountain Championship, and Janet Kung successfully defended her title, winning the Bag Mountain crown for the second consecutive year after her victory in 2022. 在 Instagram 查看這則貼文 Janet Kung 龔子珊 Ice Climbing Mountaineering Athlete(@janetkts)分享的貼文 In an interview, Janet shared that unlike previous years, she did not undergo specialized training for a month leading up to the championship this year, but instead relied on her regular ice climbing regimen. Ice climbing refers to the activity of scaling ice waterfalls, cliffs, or wooden structures using ice axes and crampons. Due to the overhanging nature of the ice walls or falls, it requires greater forearm strength...

Meet Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia List Young Female Athlete Elite: Momoka Muraoka

Last month, Forbes magazine released its annual "30 Under 30 Asia" list for 2023, recognizing young elites from various fields and industries. Among the honorees was MC Cheung Tien-fu, selected as a "Sports and Entertainment" standout, making waves in the city. However, it's worth noting the other young Asian sports talents who were also named to this year's list, including Japanese athlete Momoka Muraoka, "Korean Short Track Speed Skating Queen" Choi Min-jeong, Australian golfer Hannah Green, Australian tennis player Ajla Tomljanovic, and 23-year-old Kazakhstani tennis player Elena Rybakina. As young athletes, they often have to make life-altering decisions earlier than their peers. They must sacrifice their social life and time with friends to focus on intensive training, all while n...