Liu Yan Wai

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Liu Yan Wai
Personal information
NationalityHong Konger
Born (1989-07-09) 9 July 1989 (age 35)
Sport
Sport Fencing
Medal record
Women's fencing
Representing Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong
Asian Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2018 Jakarta Individual foil

Liu Yan Wai (born 9 July 1989) is a Hong Kong fencer. [1] She competed in the women's individual foil event at the 2018 Asian Games, winning the bronze medal. [2]

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References

  1. "Liu Yan Wai". Asian Games 2018. Archived from the original on 21 August 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  2. "Fencing: Women's Foil Individual". Asian Games 2018. Archived from the original on 21 August 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2018.