Tam Chik Sum is a Hong Kong wheelchair fencer. He won the silver medal in the men's épée B event at the 2012 Summer Paralympics held in London, United Kingdom.[1][2] He also competed in the men's sabre B event. He also competed at the 2016 Summer Paralympics held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[1]

Tam Chik Sum
Sport
CountryHong Kong
SportWheelchair fencing
Medal record
Representing  Hong Kong
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2012 London Épée B
Asian Para Games
Silver medal – second place 2010 Guangzhou Sabre B
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Guangzhou Épée B

He competed at several editions of the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Championships, including 2010, 2011 and 2013, as well as various regional competitions.[3] He won one of the bronze medals at this competition in 2013.[4] He won the silver medal in the men's épée B event at the 2016 IWAS Asian Wheelchair Fencing Championships.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Six months after Rio: Romance, not regrets for Tam". Paralympic.org. 16 March 2017. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  2. ^ "Tam Chik-sum - Valiant fencing warrior in the wheelchair". Offbeat – Newspaper of the Hong Kong police force. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  3. ^ "Tam Chik Sum" (PDF). 2012 Summer Paralympics – Hong Kong Delegation, Athlete Profile. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  4. ^ Butler, Nick (8 August 2013). "Double Russian gold on epee day at Wheelchair Fencing World Championships". InsideTheGames.biz. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  5. ^ Pavitt, Michael (10 April 2016). "China top medals table after dominant performance at IWAS Asian Wheelchair Fencing Championships". InsideTheGames.biz. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  6. ^ "China dominates Asian Wheelchair Fencing Champs". Paralympic.org. 11 April 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2022.