Red Goat successfully defends the Overall Team Champion Title – team members and coaches group photo
UJR World Series Hong Kong China Concludes Successfully
So Wing-yee Delivers Dominant Performance as Red Goat Defends Overall Team Title
The “UJR World Series 2026 (Hong Kong China)” concluded successfully over two days at Kowloon City Plaza. Returning to a major shopping mall for the second consecutive year, the event drew nearly a thousand spectators and generated an electrifying atmosphere. Hong Kong women’s team captain So Wing-yee delivered a commanding performance, securing three golds and one silver, and led Red Goat to defend the Overall Team Title with 121 points.
So Wing-yee contributed 90 points to team for the Win
In the highly anticipated Women’s Individual Freestyle event, Hong Kong captain So Wing-yee, representing Red Goat, faced an early challenge in Round 1 from So Tsz-yau, who executed multiple high-difficulty moves including the “Round-off back-handspring to backflip.” So Wing-yee prevailed with a smoother performance, winning 117–112. She then defeated Yu Qiao-cheng 118–95 in the following round, before overcoming teammate Yu Ka-lam 105–96 in the final to claim the title.
So went on to win gold in the Women’s Individual Speed and Team Show events, along with a silver in the Double Dutch Fusion. She also made a rotational appearance in the 1×60 Double Dutch Speed semi-finals, allowing teammate Chik Pun-hei to conserve energy — Chik would go on to win gold in the final. So Wing-yee alone contributed 90 points to Red Goat, making her the driving force behind their Overall Team Title defence.
Ho Kin-hei Wins Men's Speed Title After Double Overtime Thriller
The Men’s Individual Speed event delivered equal drama. In the final, Ho Kin-hei initially thought he had won with a score of 98, only for the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) to confirm Ho Tsz-hei had also scored 98, forcing a tie and an overtime rematch. The first overtime saw both athletes deadlocked again at 103–103. Red Goat exercised their one-time challenge right to request a video review, but the appeal was unsuccessful and the original result stood. The competition proceeded to a second overtime, where Ho Kin-hei finally triumphed 104–103.
Ho Kin-hei (centre) and Ho Tsz-hei (left) battle through double overtime in the Men’s Individual Speed final — Ho Kin-hei edges the win by a single point
Cheung Ka-shun claims the Men’s Individual Freestyle title after two consecutive one-point margin victories
Cheung Ka-shun Clinches Freestyle Crown With Back-to-Back One-Point Victories
Following the draw for the Men’s Individual Freestyle, the second round produced a blockbuster showdown between Cheung Ka-shun and Chik Pun-hei — widely considered a final-worthy clash. Cheung prevailed 114–113 by a single point. In the final against Chu Chun-hei, the newly crowned Most Improved Male Athlete, Cheung unveiled high-difficulty moves including the “Round-Off backflip TJ” and “back handspring bunny hop” for the first time, once again winning by just one point to secure the title.
Hong Kong Debuts AI Judging and VAR Ahead of UJR World Cup Campaign
The event attracted 350 elite local rope skipping athletes, with competitions divided into "Sport For All" and the "UJR World Series." The latter, featuring a knockout format, delivered fierce competition and thrilling spectator appeal. Leung Kin-cheung, Chairman of the Hong Kong Rope Skipping Federation, China said: "This August, we will send nearly 150 athletes to Xi'an for the UJR Rope Skipping World Cup. The Hong Kong Station has served as a crucial pre-departure test for the Hong Kong team, helping athletes reach peak condition ahead of the international tournament. This event also marked Hong Kong's first introduction of AI judging and VAR, raising officiating standards. Spectators could follow the scores in real time on the electronic screens, adding to the electric atmosphere." The organisers extend their heartfelt gratitude to the UJR for its tremendous support, as well as all judges, staff and volunteers whose dedication made the event possible.
Next Stop
The UJR World Series continues its tour in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Stay tuned to the official website for further announcements.
