HK para athletes set off to Asian Para Games
Para badminton player Chu Man-kai and para table tennis representative Wong Ting-ting will bear the SAR flags when the Asian Para Games open on Sunday in Hangzhou.  They're two of the 98 Hong Kong athletes heading to the tournament, with many of them flying out on Wednesday.  Chu – who's competing in men's singles, men's doubles and mixed doubles – said he's honoured to be the flagbearer, adding that he hopes the team and himself will bring home many medals. "I hope I can defend my singles gold medal, and get on the podium for the other two events," he told reporters at the airport. "After all, there is strong competition in Asia – but at the same time everyone's competing for a ticket to the Paris Paralympics. So hopefully we can achieve good results for another shot at Paris." Veteran wheelchair badminton player Daniel Chan said he hopes he can cherish every moment at his last Asian Para Games, saying he wants to bow out on a high note and get a medal. Visually-impaired lawn bowler Kwok Wing, meanwhile, said because this will be the last time the event is part of the tournament, he and his teammates will give it their very best.  The head of the delegation, Jim Luk, said he hopes Hongkongers can extend the Asian Games atmosphere, and keep supporting the athletes through watching live broadcasts on RTHK.