Following the tragedy that took place at Wang Fuk Court last week, which resulted in over 150 lives lost, our city is in mourning, and many events have since been cancelled or postponed. However, during this challenging period, we encounter moments of hope and resilience that remind us of our unwavering Lion Rock Spirit.
On November 30, Hong Kong kata athlete Grace Lau Mo-sheung became the city’s first-ever world champion when she earned the gold medal at the World Karate Championships in Cairo, Egypt. The 34-year-old beat her Japanese opponent, Maho Ono, in the women's kata finals with a score of 46.1.
Following her success, Lau acknowledged her achievement as a history-making win, while also stating, “I wanted to fight hard here to bring a little bit of positivity to Hong Kong people who have been suffering from the fire”.
Most recently, the karateka also took home a gold medal in the women’s kata event during the 2025 World Games in Chengdu earlier this August. Additionally, Lau’s victory in Cairo adds to her wins from previous World Karate Championships, which include a silver medal in 2023 in Budapest, as well as a bronze medal in 2021 in Dubai and in 2018 in Madrid.
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