Hong Kong is set to welcome a hat-trick of international fencing events at the AsiaWorld-Expo over the next nine months, it was announced on Friday, concluding with the next FIE World Championships. With Hong Kong also set to host the National Games next month, Cheung Ka-long reflected on the significance of competing on home soil and expressed his anticipation for the unique atmosphere in the coming fencing competitions. “It’s rare for us to take part in an international competition at home, so I cherish the opportunity very much,” he said. Cheung Ka-long (left) and Kaylin Hsieh said it was rare to compete at the top level at home. “After talking to my coach [Greg Koenig], we felt this is a good window to have some extra rest.