Hong Kong Secondary Schools Triathlon Championships Conclude: 12-Year-Old Forest Tsang Embodies the True Triathlon Spirit

The "2025–26 Hong Kong Secondary Schools Aquathlon Championships", organised by the Triathlon Association of Hong Kong, China, successfully concluded on 14th September at the Hong Kong Sports Institute. Among the competitors was 12-year-old Forest Tsang, a Form One student from CCC Kei Chi Secondary School, who made his championship debut alongside some 50 elite male athletes in his age category. Showing exceptional determination, he completed the full course and was honoured with a Finisher’s Medal.

A proud moment: 12-year-old Forest Tsang conquered his first triathlon, earning his inaugural Finisher’s Medal.

The Triathlon Association of Hong Kong, China is the sport’s sole governing body in the region. It is the only recognised member in Hong Kong of both World Triathlon (WT) and Asia Triathlon (AT), and is affiliated with the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China. The Association is tasked with assembling and managing Hong Kong’s representation at major international events including the Olympic Games, Asian Games, World Championships, and Asian Championships. It has a strong track record of hosting high-calibre triathlon competitions at both Asian and global levels, with its championships known for their professionalism, rigorous standards, and selective nature—earning a reputation as a “cradle of future stars”.

Forest Tsang at the Hong Kong Sports Institute, poised and ready for the challenge. The race number isn't just a tag—it's the first step on the journey to becoming a finisher.

Triathlon is widely considered one of the most demanding sports, testing athletes’ physical stamina, technical ability, and mental strength. Throughout the competition, Forest displayed a level of resolve that belied his age, truly embodying the spirit of the sport—where sometimes, to finish is to win. As his parents aptly put it: “The real competitor is yourself—pushing past your own limits is what triathlon is all about.”

Grit and determination in action. This capture of Forest Tsang mid-race embodies the true spirit of a triathlete: relentless and focused.

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Forest’s journey is a testament to learning through experience and persevering through challenge. His accomplishment not only reflects the quality of youth sports development in Hong Kong but also serves as an inspiration for other young people to courageously take on challenges and pursue their own breakthroughs.

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香港中學鐵人錦標賽落幕 

12 歲少年曾柏霖完賽展鐵人精神 

9 月 14 日，由「中國香港三項鐵人總會」主辦的「2025–26年香港中學水陸兩項鐵人錦標賽」於香港體育學院圓滿舉行。年僅 12 歲的中一新生曾柏霖，目前就讀於中華基督教會基智中學，首次挑戰鐵人三項錦標賽即與全港約50名同齡男子組精英選手同場競技，最終憑藉頑強毅力順利完成全部賽程，榮獲完賽獎牌。

「中國香港三項鐵人總會」作為香港地區鐵人三項運動的唯一官方管理機構，同時也是國際鐵人三項聯盟（WT）及亞洲鐵人三項聯合會（AT）在港的唯一正式成員，並隸屬於中國香港體育協會暨奧林匹克委員會。該會不僅負責組建及派遣香港代表隊出征奧運會、亞運會、世錦賽與亞錦賽等國際頂級賽事，亦多次成功舉辦亞洲乃至世界級的高水平鐵人三項比賽。其所舉辦的錦標賽素以專業嚴謹、選拔嚴格著稱，被譽為「未來之星的搖籃」。

鐵人三項運動極具挑戰性，對參賽者的體能、技術和意志都是嚴峻考驗。在此次比賽中，曾柏霖展現出超越年齡的堅韌意志，以實際行動詮釋了「完成即勝利」的鐵人精神。正如其家長所言：「真正的對手是自己——超越自我，正是鐵人運動最核心的價值。」

「不積跬步，無以至千里」，曾柏霖的成長經歷印證了從實踐中學習的道理。他的出色表現不僅體現了香港青少年體育教育的成果，也為更多年輕人樹立了不畏挑戰、勇於突破的榜樣。