iQFOiL Asian Championships and iQFOiL International Games in Shenzhen, China - Day 2
by iQFOiL Class Communications 22 Nov 2024 00:26 AEDT
19-25 November 2025
Day Two of the iQFOiL Asian Championships and iQFOiL International Games brought a packed schedule of races across all fleets, after a challenging start on the opening day, yesterday.
Despite light and inconsistent winds early in the day, organizers and competitors made the most of the conditions, completing a significant number of races.
The morning began with uncertainty as the wind struggled to establish in either strength or direction, fluctuating between 3 and 14 knots with shifts of up to 50 degrees. Once conditions stabilized, the Senior Women and Men were off on the water. The women completed five races, while the men managed four. Athletes demonstrated impressive skill, navigating wind shifts and light wind zones with physical readiness and sharp anticipation.
In the afternoon, it was the turn of the Youth & Junior fleets, with all categories completing five races each. Although the wind had dropped slightly, the young sailors showed determination, adapting to the lighter breeze. To cap off a successful day, the Senior Men returned to the water for one final race, ensuring all fleets maximized their racing opportunities.
Top Performers
The competition saw standout performances across all categories. Here are the leaders after Day Two:
Senior Women
1. Xianting HUANG (CHN 3) - Dominated with four wins out of five races
2. Zheng YAN (CHN 37)
3. Jie DU (CHN 111)
Senior Men
1. Kun BI (CHN 1) - The bronze medalist at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the RS:X Class
2. Ching Yin CHENG (HKG 21)
3. Lin ZHU (CHN 415)
U19 Women
1. Wing Tung CHOY (HKG 34)
2. Angyal CHEW (SGP 711)
3. Ning SUN (CHN 679)
"I'm happy I had a relly good day", commented Angyal Chew. "I was quite happy that the wind came in so we managed to get five slalom races in and I managed to come in second for three of them so I'm really happy with it! The first race that I finished second I had a pretty decent start and then and then on the downwind leg I jibed early so I got the gust and I got lucky. I just hope to do my best in the upcoming days, don't get too excited and we'll see how it goes!"
U19 Men
1. Sum Kit Anson CHAN (HKG 35)
2. Long Yin Bosco SO (HKG 36)
3. Passapong LIANGLAM (THA 56)
U17 Women
1. Ching Suet YUEN (HKG 43)
2. Yafeng DENG (CHN 676)
3. Tsz Ying WONG (HKG 13)
U17 Men
1. Shi JEIYU (CHN 632)
2. Chi Yeung FENG (HKG 18)
3. Chun Kiu Curtis HO (HKG 12)
Looking ahead
Tomorrow's forecast remains uncertain, but optimism is high for another day of exciting racing. With the competition heating up and athletes adapting to the tricky conditions, the iQFOiL Asian Championships and International Games continue to showcase exceptional talent from across the region.