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HK Sailors Bring Home 5 Medals from Asian Champs

08 June 2025

Nicholas Bezy Halliday (middle) (Photo: Chinese Yachting Association/ International Laser Class Association (ILCA) Asian Region)

Hong Kong sailing team claimed 3 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals at the 2025 ILCA Asian Open Championships held in Qinhuangdao, China. Nicholas Halliday triumphed in the men’s ILCA 7 event, while Huang Zixi made history by securing Hong Kong’s first-ever gold medal in the women’s ILCA 4 event at the Asian Championships.

Competitions Events Athletes Position
2025 ILCA Asian Open Championships
(Qinhuangdao, China)
Men's ILCA 7 Nicholas Bezy Halliday 1st
Women's ILCA 4 (U18) Huang Zixi 1st
Women's ILCA 4 (U16) Huang Zixi 1st
Men's ILCA 4 (U16) Tiago Cheng De Villemor Salgado 1st
Women's ILCA 6 Stephanie Louise Norton 1st