The 21st Hong Kong Asian Open Kendo Championship was successfully held

The 21^st Hong Kong Asian Open Kendo Championship was successfully held on 15^th and 16^th March at the To Kwa Wan Sports Centre. Participants from various regions around the world competed in different categories, including men's and women's individual events, women's 3 members team events and Men's 5 members team events. The Kendo Association of Hong Kong, China was honored to invite the Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr. Horace Cheung (SBS, JP), the Senior Leisure Manager (Sports Funding)2, Mr. Chu Ka Chun Gordon from the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, and the Principal of Fanling Kau Yan College,  Ms. Yau Kit-Ying Veronica, as the guests of honour, Ishikawa Kaoru sensei (Hanshi 8 Dan) from the All Japan Kendo Federation served as the chief of referees, while Iida Shigehiro sensei (Kyoshi 8 Dan) served as the Shinpanshunin. Salonpas sponsors gift for this event. During his speech, Ishikawa Kaoru sensei praised the outstanding performances of the participants and encouraged them to continue their efforts in practicing Kendo.