Hong Kong’s men’s foil team achieved a historic milestone by winning a silver medal at the Fencing World Championships, narrowly losing to top-ranked Italy 44-45. This marks the first time the team – comprised of Ryan Choi, Edgar Cheung, Harris Ho, and Leung Chin-yu – has reached the finals of the prestigious competition. The event took place at the AsiaWorld-Expo, adding to the significance of the achievement on home turf. Their journey to the final included a series of impressive victories, culminating in a thrilling contest against the world's best. Despite the heartbreaking loss, the silver medal represents a major breakthrough for Hong Kong fencing. This success is expected to boost the sport’s popularity and inspire future generations of fencers in the region.