Tam Chik Sum Explained
Tam Chik Sum is a Hong Kong wheelchair fencer. He won the silver medal in the men's épée B event at the 2012 Summer Paralympics held in London, United Kingdom.[1] [2] He also competed in the men's sabre B event. He also competed at the 2016 Summer Paralympics held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[1]
He competed at several editions of the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Championships, including 2010, 2011 and 2013, as well as various regional competitions.[3] He won one of the bronze medals at this competition in 2013.[4] He won the silver medal in the men's épée B event at the 2016 IWAS Asian Wheelchair Fencing Championships.[5] [6]
Notes and References
- News: 16 March 2017. Six months after Rio: Romance, not regrets for Tam. Paralympic.org. 8 February 2022.
- Web site: Tam Chik-sum - Valiant fencing warrior in the wheelchair. 4 February 2022. Offbeat – Newspaper of the Hong Kong police force.
- Web site: Tam Chik Sum. 4 February 2022. 2012 Summer Paralympics – Hong Kong Delegation, Athlete Profile.
- News: Butler. Nick. 8 August 2013. Double Russian gold on epee day at Wheelchair Fencing World Championships. InsideTheGames.biz. 8 February 2022.
- News: Pavitt. Michael. 10 April 2016. China top medals table after dominant performance at IWAS Asian Wheelchair Fencing Championships. InsideTheGames.biz. 8 February 2022.
- News: 11 April 2016. China dominates Asian Wheelchair Fencing Champs. Paralympic.org. 8 February 2022.
