2024 iQfoil Asian Championships conclude in China
The 2024 iQFOiL Asian Championships and International Games have officially concluded after a week of complicated racing in Shenzhen. Despite challenging light wind conditions throughout the event, the championship showcased exceptional performances and crowned its new Asian champions across all categories.
Final Standings
Top 3 Senior Women
Jie DU (CHN 111)
Zheng YAN (CHN 37)
Xianting HUANG (CHN 3)
Jie DU reflected on her victory:
"The wind was very light, and it was quite exhausting, but in the end, I managed to win the championship, so I'm happy. I feel like I performed pretty well in both the start and the race itself. I still have one more competition coming up before the end of the year, and I hope I can perform as well as I did in this one, make fewer mistakes, and keep working hard.”
Top 3 Senior Men
Kun BI (CHN 1)
Jiaxin JIANG (CHN 011)
Jingye HUANG (CHN 18)
Kun BI shared his thoughts:
"I think my performance in this competition was relatively stable. Winning the championship, I feel, was well-deserved. This competition was a significant challenge, not just for the Race Committee but also for the athletes, as the wind conditions were insufficient on most days. However, both the judges and we as athletes overcame the difficulties, so in the end, the overall results were very good. We are also preparing ourselves for upcoming events, including our national championships, the National Games, and even the Los Angeles Olympics. From now on, I feel that we have officially entered preparation mode. I hope to keep improving step by step and strive to represent China."
Top 3 U19 Women
Wing Tung CHOY (HKG 34)
Ning SUN (CHN 679)
Angyal CHEW (SGP 711)
Wing Tung CHOY reflected on her dominant performance:
"I'm happy to have won the U19 Women Asian Championship, but mostly to have won 11 of the 14 races we’ve sailed this week."
Top 3 U19 Men
King HUNG (HKG 23)
Sum Kit Anson CHAN (HKG 35)
Long Yin Bosco SO (HKG 36)
King HUNG expressed his excitement:
"It's pure joy and excitement to win the Asian champion title. It's a huge win for me, which I'll be remembering for a while. It's also my last event in the youth category, so it's great to leave with no regrets."
Top 3 U17 Women
Ching Suet YUEN (HKG 43)
Tsz Ying WONG (HKG 13)
Yafeng DENG (CHN 676)
Ching Suet YUEN shared her emotions:
"This is the last day of the Asian championship. Unfortunately, we didn't get any races today, but I'm happy to bring my title as the Asian champion, and I'm feeling really excited."
Top 3 U17 Men
Chun Kiu Curtis HO (HKG 12)
Shi JEIYU (CHN 632)
Chi Yeung FENG (HKG 18)
Chun Kiu Curtis HO reflected on his success:
"I have just won the Asian championship. The week was pretty rough, with a lot of tight action and light winds, but I still managed to hold on and claim the top spot. Now, I'm aiming for the World Championship next time and trying to achieve a top-20 result."
Medal Series Recap
The Senior Men completed both Quarterfinal and Semifinal races, while the Senior Women competed only in the Quarterfinal. Despite the limited opportunities to race in the final stages, the performances highlighted the athletes' adaptability and determination to secure their titles in light and shifty wind conditions.
A Memorable Event in Shenzhen
This year’s iQFOiL Asian Championships and International Games were a true test of skill, patience, and endurance. The light winds challenged both sailors and the Race Committee, but the event successfully crowned its champions and delivered unforgettable moments. Congratulations to all participants and a huge thank you to the organizers, the Chinese Yachting Association, China Shenzhen Marina Club, all the sailing officials and volunteers that made this an unforgettable event.
