Chinese stars win hearts in Hong Kong with coaching and skill display

Sports: Some lucky Hong Kong fans got personal training from table tennis champion Chen Meng during her match against the legendary Ma Long, while others teamed up with shooting medallist Sheng Lihao for a badminton challenge that saw mainland Chinese Olympians show off their skills. The team of Olympic champions arrived at a packed Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai on Saturday, where they showed off their skills in a number of sports such as table tennis, badminton and gymnastics. Their stunning moves, technique and skill prompted applause and cheers from fans who were eager to see the stars in person. The table tennis medallists received the loudest applause and cheers. Ma, who has won six Olympic gold medals in his career, was a fan favourite. The Chinese table tennis team captain took the stage to play a five-point game with Hong Kong Olympian Wong Chun-ting, in which the two performed a light-hearted display of trick shots that thrilled the crowd. One lucky spectator was invited to try out a few shots with Ma. The woman, who said she had never played table tennis, was given a step-by-step tutorial by women’s singles champion Chen. Ma said he enjoyed his three-day visit to the city and appreciated the enthusiasm of Hong Kong people, while encouraging young players to keep going and enjoy the sport. “I hope they will keep going and enjoy the happiness that table tennis brings,” he said.