After its debut in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, the Hong Kong speed skating team will participate again in the World Championship for its second time. The technical director of the federation, Suk Hing Watt, told Patincarrera.com, the team is very excited and geared up to race alongside the best speed skaters in the world.

The Hong Kong Roller Sports Federation continues making a hit in the speed skating world with its hard work and improved skaters through out the year.

With a humble participation of 3 skaters in Worlds 2003, Hong Kong has increased its team skaters this year to race in senior and junior men. The team consist of Daniel Yeow, Yip Hoi Man and Chan Wing Go. In senior category, Lo Hok Chun and Choi Kan Chun. Calvin Lo will represent Hong Kong in the junior category.

The junior ladies will be: Cheung Hoi Man and Angelina Wong

Another Asian debut

Asia continues being of the continent with greater expansion in the skating and this year, Iran will make its official debut in the World Championship. There will be approximately 50 participating countries at this year’s World Championships.