Yu Chui Yee

Yu Chui Yee, born on November 13, 1984, in Hong Kong, is a wheelchair fencer considered one of the most decorated athletes in her discipline. Yu embarked on her professional career in 2001, with her first Paralympic appearance in Athens 2004 where she won multiple gold medals.

Yu is known for her remarkable agility, strategic skills, and versatility. She has received numerous individual awards, including the Best Female Athlete from the Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards, and holds multiple records, such as the most gold medals in wheelchair fencing at the Paralympics.

Beyond the sporting arena, Yu is recognized for her advocacy work for people with disabilities and her commitment to promoting sports in the disabled community.

Hong Kong Wheelchair Fencing Team

• Youth and Early Career: Yu started wheelchair fencing in 2001 after becoming paralyzed due to bone cancer. She made her first international appearance in 2002.

Paralympic Games

• Early Success: Yu participated in her first Paralympic Games in 2004 in Athens. She won four gold medals, setting a record for the most gold medals won in wheelchair fencing at a single Paralympics.

Continued Success

• Yu continued to compete in successive Paralympic Games, winning additional gold medals in 2008, 2012, and 2016. She is one of the most successful wheelchair fencers in Paralympic history.

World Championships

• Yu has competed in several World Championships, winning gold medals in 2002, 2006, 2011, 2013, and 2015.

Asian Championships

• Yu has consistently performed well at the Asian Championships, winning multiple gold medals.

Paralympic Games

• Yu is one of the most successful athletes in Paralympic history, winning a total of 11 gold medals across four Paralympic Games.

• Position: Yu competes in both the foil and epee events.
• Skills: Known for her extraordinary agility, strategic skills, and versatility, Yu is celebrated for her precision, quick reactions, and tactical intelligence.

• Advocacy: Yu is an active advocate for people with disabilities, promoting sports within the disabled community and raising awareness about accessibility issues.
• Education: Yu holds a degree in Social Science from the Open University of Hong Kong.

• Yu Chui Yee is celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for her tenacity, determination, and contribution to wheelchair fencing. Her impact on the sport and her status as an icon extend beyond the fencing arena, inspiring countless athletes around the world.

Most Gold Medals in Wheelchair Fencing at the Paralympics:

• 11 gold medals

Most Gold Medals in Wheelchair Fencing at the World Championships:

• Multiple gold medals

Most Gold Medals in Wheelchair Fencing at the Asian Championships:

• Multiple gold medals

Books

• Wong, K. (2016) Yu Chui Yee: The Fencing Queen. Hong Kong: Cosmos Books.

Websites

• International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation: Information about Yu Chui Yee’s international career and achievements. Available at: https://www.iwasf.com
• Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sports Association for the Physically Disabled: Details about Yu’s career in Hong Kong. Available at: https://www.hkparalympic.org

Articles

• South China Morning Post: Yu Chui Yee’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.scmp.com/

Interviews and Documentaries

• Unstoppable (2017): Directed by Nicky Cheung. This documentary provides a detailed look at Yu’s life and career, featuring interviews with her family, friends, and colleagues.