Wong Kam-po
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Wong Kam-po BBS
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) in Shatin, Hong Kong, is a world champion racing cyclist.
(1997 & 2001) and the Asian Games
(1998, 2006 & 2010). His 1997 win of the Philippine Marlboro Tour
was the only championship by a non-Filipino in the event.
Wong Kam-po became the first Chinese World Champion cyclist by winning the 15 km-scratch in 2007 UCI Track World Championships. He earned the right to wear the Rainbow Jersey
for the year 2007-08. Wong performed well at the 2007 UCI B World Championships
road race, with a 4th place finish, to win an invitation to the 2008 Summer Olympics
. He is the flag bearer
for Hong Kong, China
.
After Wong Kam-Po won his third Asian Games Gold Medal in Guangzhou
, Hong Kong's Secretary for Home Affairs Tsang Tak-sing
said, "I would like to pay my particular tribute to our cyclist Wong Kam-po who has won three gold, one silver and one bronze, including the gold medal grabbed today, during his various performances at the Asian Games. He epitomises Hong Kong people's determination and perseverance. This is legendary."
bid. On 29 November 2010, speaking at the Legislative Council Home Affairs Panel special meeting on the proposed hosting of the 2023 Asian Games, Wong Kam-po said political parties' resistance to the proposal broke his heart. He said Hong Kong needs the spirit of sport, urging legislators to view the issue from a long-term and global perspective.
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in Shandong
. In preparing for the event, Wong and his team was 10 minutes early, and the security guards did not let them enter the venue. The team was then assaulted by the security. Cyclist Wong Kam-po was pushed down to the floor by the guards. Hong Kong Sports Institute
coach Zhang Pak-ming (張百鳴) was surrounded by four security guards and beaten. His leg was injured. A threat was also made to destroy the HK team's car. The incident was reported to the police, after which they could enter the venue. President of the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China
Timothy Fok
expressed concern for the case.
Bronze Bauhinia Star
The Bronze Bauhinia Star is the lowest rank in Order of the Bauhinia Star in Hong Kong, created in 1997 to replace the British honours system of the Order of the British Empire after the transfer of sovereignty to People's Republic of China and the establishment of the Hong Kong Special...
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Medal of Honour
The Medal of Honour is part of the honours system in Hong Kong. It was created in 1997 to replace the British honours system after the transfer of sovereignty to the People's Republic of China and the establishment of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region...
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
) in Shatin, Hong Kong, is a world champion racing cyclist.
Biography
Wong Kam-po joined the Hong Kong cycling team in 1990. He quit the team after allegedly fighting with a team mate. After meeting his current coach Shen Jiang-Kong , he rejoined the team and began a successful career, winning golds in the National Games of the People's Republic of ChinaNational Games of the People's Republic of China
The National Games of the People's Republic of China , sometimes known as the All China Games , is the premier sports event in China at national level. It is usually held once every four years, most recently in October 2009, when the 11th National Games of the People's Republic of China took place...
(1997 & 2001) and the Asian Games
Asian Games
The Asian Games, officially known as Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games they have been organised by the...
(1998, 2006 & 2010). His 1997 win of the Philippine Marlboro Tour
Padyak Pinoy
Le Tour de Filipinas or the Tour of the Philippines, is the official title of a bicycle tour held during the hot and dry season in the Philippines....
was the only championship by a non-Filipino in the event.
Wong Kam-po became the first Chinese World Champion cyclist by winning the 15 km-scratch in 2007 UCI Track World Championships. He earned the right to wear the Rainbow Jersey
Rainbow jersey
The Rainbow jersey is the distinctive jersey worn by the reigning world champion in a bicycle racing discipline. The jersey is predominantly white with five horizontal bands in the UCI colours around the chest. From the bottom up the colours are: green, yellow, black, red and blue; the same colours...
for the year 2007-08. Wong performed well at the 2007 UCI B World Championships
UCI B World Championship Cycling
The UCI B World Championships is the annual world championship for Level B bicycle road racing and bicycle time trials organized by the Union Cycliste Internationale for nations with developing competitive pro cycling. The UCI B World Championships includes events for both elite men's and women's...
road race, with a 4th place finish, to win an invitation to the 2008 Summer Olympics
Cycling at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Cycling competitions at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics were held from August 9 to August 23 at the Laoshan Velodrome , Laoshan Mountain Bike Course, Laoshan BMX Field and the Beijing Cycling Road Course...
. He is the flag bearer
2008 Summer Olympics national flag bearers
During the Parade of Nations portion of the 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony, athletes from each country participating in the Olympics paraded in the arena, preceded by their flag...
for Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong, China at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Hong Kong competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.Hong Kong was also the host of the equestrian competitions at the Hong Kong Equestrian Venues.- Athletics:*Team Manager: LEUNG Hong Shun Alexander*Team Manager: WONG Kim Lun Joseph...
.
After Wong Kam-Po won his third Asian Games Gold Medal in Guangzhou
Cycling at the 2010 Asian Games
Cycling at the 2010 Asian Games was held in Guangzhou, China. Road bicycle racing was held at the Triathlon Venue from November 20 to 23, while track cycling was contested at Guangzhou Velodrome from November 13 to 17 and mountain biking was contested at Dafushan Mountain Bike Course at November 18...
, Hong Kong's Secretary for Home Affairs Tsang Tak-sing
Tsang Tak-sing
Tsang Tak Sing, JP is the Secretary for Home Affairs of Hong Kong. Formerly an adviser to the Central Policy Unit, he assumed office on 1 July 2007, replacing Patrick Ho. He is the younger brother of Jasper Tsang, who was the legislative councillor and former chairman of the Democratic Alliance...
said, "I would like to pay my particular tribute to our cyclist Wong Kam-po who has won three gold, one silver and one bronze, including the gold medal grabbed today, during his various performances at the Asian Games. He epitomises Hong Kong people's determination and perseverance. This is legendary."
2023 Asian Games bid
Wong Kam-po is a supporter of Hong Kong's 2023 Asian Games2019 Asian Games
The 2019 Asian Games is the largest multi sporting event in Asia and is governed by Olympic Council of Asia , it is the 18th Games to be contested. Originally, the Games were scheduled for 2018...
bid. On 29 November 2010, speaking at the Legislative Council Home Affairs Panel special meeting on the proposed hosting of the 2023 Asian Games, Wong Kam-po said political parties' resistance to the proposal broke his heart. He said Hong Kong needs the spirit of sport, urging legislators to view the issue from a long-term and global perspective.
Career highlights
1995- 1st Tour de OkinawaTour de Okinawais a cycling competition that is part of the UCI Asia Tour and takes place on Okinawa Island in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It was first started in 1989 as an amateur race, but became professional in 1999. It became part of the UCI Asia Tour in 2005...
1997
- 1st General Classification Tour of the Philippines
1998
- 1st Tour de OkinawaTour de Okinawais a cycling competition that is part of the UCI Asia Tour and takes place on Okinawa Island in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It was first started in 1989 as an amateur race, but became professional in 1999. It became part of the UCI Asia Tour in 2005...
1999
- 1st General Classification Tour of South China SeaTour of South China SeaTour of South China Sea is a road bicycle racing event held each November in Hong Kong since 1996. The race was won 4 times by Wong Kam-Po, a cyclist from Hong Kong. Since 2005, it is rated 2.2 on the UCI Asia Tour-Past winners:...
2000
- 1st Stage 4 Tour de Langkawi
- 1st Tour de OkinawaTour de Okinawais a cycling competition that is part of the UCI Asia Tour and takes place on Okinawa Island in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It was first started in 1989 as an amateur race, but became professional in 1999. It became part of the UCI Asia Tour in 2005...
- 1st in Stage 3 Tour of South China SeaTour of South China SeaTour of South China Sea is a road bicycle racing event held each November in Hong Kong since 1996. The race was won 4 times by Wong Kam-Po, a cyclist from Hong Kong. Since 2005, it is rated 2.2 on the UCI Asia Tour-Past winners:...
2001
- 1st Meridian Circuit, Englewood, Colorado (USA)
- 1st Stage 10 Superweek International Cycling Classic (USA)
- 1st Road Race, Asian Championships2001 Asian Cycling ChampionshipsThe 2001 Asian Cycling Championships took place at Kaohsiung and Taichung, Taiwan from 8 to 15 July 2001.-Men:-Women:-Men:-Women:-Medal table: -References:* *...
- 1st General Classification Tour of South China SeaTour of South China SeaTour of South China Sea is a road bicycle racing event held each November in Hong Kong since 1996. The race was won 4 times by Wong Kam-Po, a cyclist from Hong Kong. Since 2005, it is rated 2.2 on the UCI Asia Tour-Past winners:...
- 1st Stage 2
- 1st Stage 3
- 1st Stage 4
- Tour de Langkawi
- 1st Asian Rider Classification
2002
- 3rd Road Race, Asian Championships2002 Asian Cycling ChampionshipsThe 2002 Asian Cycling Championships took place at Bangkok, Thailand from 4 to 10 May 2002.-Men:-Women:-Men:-Women:-Medal table: -External links:*...
- 3rd Road Race, Asian GamesCycling at the 2002 Asian GamesCycling was contested at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea. Road bicycle racing was held at the Road Cycle Race Stadium from September 30 to October 2, while track cycling was contested at Geumjeong Velodrome from October 4 to October 8 and mountain biking was contested at Gijang Mountain...
- 1st Stage 5 Tour of WellingtonTour of WellingtonThe Tour of Wellington or Trust House Classic is a road cycling race held in and around Wellington, New Zealand. The race exists of a men's competition over seven stages and is part of the UCI Oceania Tour.-Winners:...
- 1st Stage 7 Tour of WellingtonTour of WellingtonThe Tour of Wellington or Trust House Classic is a road cycling race held in and around Wellington, New Zealand. The race exists of a men's competition over seven stages and is part of the UCI Oceania Tour.-Winners:...
- 3rd Langnau (SUI)
- 1st Stage 4 Tour of Qinghai LakeTour of Qinghai LakeTour of Qinghai Lake is an elite men's professional road bicycle racing event held annually near Qinghai Lake, China. The race is rated at the highest level for a multi-day stage race by the Union Cycliste Internationale and since 2005, has been part of the UCI Asia Tour.- Past results :...
2003
- 1st Steinfurt (GER)
- 1st Stage 3 Tour Nord-Isère (FRA)
- 1st Stage 1 Tour de KoreaTour de KoreaTour de Corée is a cycling competition in South Korea and part of the UCI Asia Tour and sponsored by the Korea Cycling Federation.- History :...
- 1st Stage 5 Tour de KoreaTour de KoreaTour de Corée is a cycling competition in South Korea and part of the UCI Asia Tour and sponsored by the Korea Cycling Federation.- History :...
- 1st Gippingen (SUI)
- 1st Stage 1 Tour of Qinghai LakeTour of Qinghai LakeTour of Qinghai Lake is an elite men's professional road bicycle racing event held annually near Qinghai Lake, China. The race is rated at the highest level for a multi-day stage race by the Union Cycliste Internationale and since 2005, has been part of the UCI Asia Tour.- Past results :...
- 2nd General Classification Tour of South China SeaTour of South China SeaTour of South China Sea is a road bicycle racing event held each November in Hong Kong since 1996. The race was won 4 times by Wong Kam-Po, a cyclist from Hong Kong. Since 2005, it is rated 2.2 on the UCI Asia Tour-Past winners:...
- 1st Stage 2
2004
- 2nd Points Race, Asian Championships2004 Asian Cycling ChampionshipsThe 2004 Asian Cycling Championships took place at the Yokkaichi Bicycle Velodrome, Yokkaichi, Japan from 9 to 16 April 2004.-Men:-Women:-Men:-Women:-Medal table: -External links:* *...
- 3rd Scratch Race, Asian Championships2004 Asian Cycling ChampionshipsThe 2004 Asian Cycling Championships took place at the Yokkaichi Bicycle Velodrome, Yokkaichi, Japan from 9 to 16 April 2004.-Men:-Women:-Men:-Women:-Medal table: -External links:* *...
- 1st General Classification Tour de HokkaidoTour de HokkaidoTour de Hokkaido is a cycling competition in Japan and part of the UCI Asia Tour and sponsored by the Tour de Hokkaido Association.- Past winners :- External links :* from the Cycling Website...
- 1st Stage 1
- 1st Stage 5 Tour d'Indonesia, Madiun (IDN)
- 1st Tour de OkinawaTour de Okinawais a cycling competition that is part of the UCI Asia Tour and takes place on Okinawa Island in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It was first started in 1989 as an amateur race, but became professional in 1999. It became part of the UCI Asia Tour in 2005...
(JPN) - 3rd General Classification Tour of South China SeaTour of South China SeaTour of South China Sea is a road bicycle racing event held each November in Hong Kong since 1996. The race was won 4 times by Wong Kam-Po, a cyclist from Hong Kong. Since 2005, it is rated 2.2 on the UCI Asia Tour-Past winners:...
2005
- 1st Stage 7 Tour of South China SeaTour of South China SeaTour of South China Sea is a road bicycle racing event held each November in Hong Kong since 1996. The race was won 4 times by Wong Kam-Po, a cyclist from Hong Kong. Since 2005, it is rated 2.2 on the UCI Asia Tour-Past winners:...
- 1st Stage 1 Tour of SiamTour of SiamThe Tour of Siam is a road cycling stage race held in Thailand and is part of the UCI Asia Tour. The race exists of only a men's competition over six stages.-Past winners:-References:* *...
- 1st in Stage 2 Tour of China, Hefei (CHN)
- 1st in Stage 3 Tour of China, Hefei (CHN)
- 1st in Stage 4 Tour of China, Hefei (CHN)
- 1st in Stage 9 Tour d'Indonesia, DenPasar (IDN)
- 2nd in General Classification Tour of South China SeaTour of South China SeaTour of South China Sea is a road bicycle racing event held each November in Hong Kong since 1996. The race was won 4 times by Wong Kam-Po, a cyclist from Hong Kong. Since 2005, it is rated 2.2 on the UCI Asia Tour-Past winners:...
(HKG)- 1st in Stage 2
- 1st in Stage 4
- 1st in Stage 5
- 1st in Stage 6
2006
- 1st GP des fêtes du Coux et Bigaroque (FRA)
- 1st Stage 3 Cepa Tour, Hong Kong, Asia World-Expo (HKG)
- 1st Stage 4 Cepa Tour, Hong Kong Shatin (HKG)
- 1st Stage 1 Tour of JapanTour of JapanTour of Japan is a cycling competition in Japan and part of the UCI Asia Tour and sponsored by Asahi Shimbun.- Past winners :- External links :* from the Cycling Website...
, Osaka (JPN) - 1st Road Race, Asian GamesCycling at the 2006 Asian GamesCycling was contested at the 2006 Asian Games in Doha, Qatar. Road bicycle racing was held at the Cycling Street Circuit and the Al-Khor Circuit from December 3 to December 6, while Track cycling was contested at Aspire Hall 1 from December 9 to December 14...
- 1st Stage 4 Tour of South China SeaTour of South China SeaTour of South China Sea is a road bicycle racing event held each November in Hong Kong since 1996. The race was won 4 times by Wong Kam-Po, a cyclist from Hong Kong. Since 2005, it is rated 2.2 on the UCI Asia Tour-Past winners:...
2007
- 1st Stage 5 Jelajah MalaysiaJelajah MalaysiaThe Jelajah Malaysia is a road cycling race held in Malaysia and is part of the UCI Asia Tour. The race exists of only a men's competition over seven stages.-Introduction:...
, Taiping (MAS) - 1st Stage 2 Tour de TaiwanTour de TaiwanTour de Taiwan is a professional road bicycle racing event on the UCI Asia Tour. Tour de Taiwan was established by Giant Sports Foundation Founder King Liu in 1978...
, Tainan (TPE) - 1st Scratch Race, World Championships2007 UCI Track Cycling World ChampionshipsThe 2007 UCI Track Cycling World Championships is the World Championship for track cycling. It took place in Palma de Mallorca, Spain from March 29, 2007 to April 1, 2007...
- 2nd Hong Kong National Road Race Championships
2008
- 1st Scratch Race, Track World Cup2007–2008 UCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsThe 2007–2008 UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics is a multi race tournament over a season of track cycling. The season began on 30 November 2007 and completed on 17 February 2008. The World Cup is organised by the UCI. The 2007–2008 series carries vital ranking points towards the 2008...
,Los Angeles (USA) - 1st in Stage 1 Tour de TaiwanTour de TaiwanTour de Taiwan is a professional road bicycle racing event on the UCI Asia Tour. Tour de Taiwan was established by Giant Sports Foundation Founder King Liu in 1978...
, Love River (TPE) - 1st in Stage 7 Tour de TaiwanTour de TaiwanTour de Taiwan is a professional road bicycle racing event on the UCI Asia Tour. Tour de Taiwan was established by Giant Sports Foundation Founder King Liu in 1978...
, Jingmao (TPE)
2009
- 1st Point Race, Track World Cup2008–2009 UCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsThe 2008–2009 UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics is a multi race tournament over a season of track cycling. The season ran from 31 October 2008 to 18 February 2009. The World Cup is organised by the Union Cycliste Internationale....
, Copenhagen
2010
- 1st Road Race, Asian GamesCycling at the 2010 Asian GamesCycling at the 2010 Asian Games was held in Guangzhou, China. Road bicycle racing was held at the Triathlon Venue from November 20 to 23, while track cycling was contested at Guangzhou Velodrome from November 13 to 17 and mountain biking was contested at Dafushan Mountain Bike Course at November 18...
- 1st Point Race, Asian GamesCycling at the 2010 Asian GamesCycling at the 2010 Asian Games was held in Guangzhou, China. Road bicycle racing was held at the Triathlon Venue from November 20 to 23, while track cycling was contested at Guangzhou Velodrome from November 13 to 17 and mountain biking was contested at Dafushan Mountain Bike Course at November 18...
2009 National Games assault incident
In the week of October 16, Wong Kam-po was preparing for the 11th National Games11th National Games of the People's Republic of China
The 11th National Games of the People's Republic of China was held in various cities in Shandong from October 16 to October 28, 2009. Represented were 33 sports, 43 disciplines and 362 events, including 4 winter sports which were held in Shenyang, Changchun and Qingdao between January and April...
in Shandong
Shandong
' is a Province located on the eastern coast of the People's Republic of China. Shandong has played a major role in Chinese history from the beginning of Chinese civilization along the lower reaches of the Yellow River and served as a pivotal cultural and religious site for Taoism, Chinese...
. In preparing for the event, Wong and his team was 10 minutes early, and the security guards did not let them enter the venue. The team was then assaulted by the security. Cyclist Wong Kam-po was pushed down to the floor by the guards. Hong Kong Sports Institute
Hong Kong Sports Institute
The Hong Kong Sports Institute is a sports institute in the Fo Tan, Sha Tin district of Hong Kong. It was the site of equestrian events of the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:**...
coach Zhang Pak-ming (張百鳴) was surrounded by four security guards and beaten. His leg was injured. A threat was also made to destroy the HK team's car. The incident was reported to the police, after which they could enter the venue. President of the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China
Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China
The Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China is the national olympic committee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. As such it is a separate member of the International Olympic Committee . The current president is Timothy Fok...
Timothy Fok
Timothy Fok
Timothy Fok Tsun-ting , GBS, JP, the eldest son of Henry Fok, is a Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, representing the Sports, Performing Arts, Culture and Publication functional constituency...
expressed concern for the case.
External links
- Profile at doha-2006.com
- Profile at cyclingnews.com
- Profile at Hong Kong Olympic Committee
- Cyclingnews.com interview 2007