{"id":32593,"date":"2025-11-18T11:28:05","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T03:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gqhongkong.com\/?p=32593"},"modified":"2025-11-18T11:28:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T03:28:06","slug":"gq-local-heroes-ryan-choi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gqhongkong.com\/en\/lifestyle-en\/gq-local-heroes-ryan-choi","title":{"rendered":"GQ Local Heroes\uff1aRyan Choi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As one of the 2025 Local Heroes, the interview naturally started on this topic: how does the \u201cworld number one\u201d view this achievement, and what, to him, constitutes a hero? Ryan paused for a moment before reflecting, \u201cA hero has unifying power and can lead by example. Heroes aren\u2019t always public figures; often they\u2019re everyday role models.\u201d When pressed on naming a personal hero, he reflected at length: \u201cI have many, but the closest and most influential is my dad.\u201d It was Ryan\u2019s father who sparked Ryan\u2019s full-time athletic career. Recalling the decision to pursue fencing, he admitted with a sheepish grin that it was not from his \u201clove of fencing\u201d, as outsiders assumed. \u201cTruth is, I became a full-time athlete because I didn\u2019t want a regular job. From childhood, I saw Dad come home exhausted. He retired recently, and I even went to his retirement party. Suddenly, I felt ashamed\u2014he worked years to raise me, yet I dodged work. He endured hardship yet backed my unstable athlete\u2019s path.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though Ryan stumbled into the career, he excelled: gold at the 2012 Asian Youth Championships, the 2020 Tokyo Olympic men\u2019s foil team event, the 2025 Shanghai Foil Grand Prix, the 2025 Asian Fencing Championships, and finally the 2025 World Championships. In becoming \u201cworld number one,\u201d he realised life\u2019s most precious lesson: \u201cStay true to yourself, don\u2019t copy others blindly, and don\u2019t be inhibited by conventional limits\u2014think outside the box.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stay true to yourself, don\u2019t copy others blindly, and don\u2019t be inhibited by conventional limits\u2014think outside the box.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The insight came from his personal experience. \u201cDuring this sports journey, I tried reshaping my style for ages because others won that way. To reach number one, I thought I had to mimic them to a tee!\u201d His aggressive, unorthodox moves weren\u2019t recommended by traditional coaches, thus prompting self-doubt and a dilemma over breaking norms. \u201cI\u2019m lucky I had my coach, who urged me to forge my own path. He never forced his method or anyone else\u2019s. Even when I competed with techniques unfamiliar to him, he offered constant encouragement and support.\u201d Ryan laughed that early on he was \u201cpure madness,\u201d but blending stability and daringness\u2014knowing when to steady himself, and when to unleash\u2014brought success. It shone at the 2025 World Championship: a 15-9 victory that made Hong Kong fencing history. \u201cNow, being number one, I realise if I\u2019d just copied proven formulas, the title would mean far less.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through these experiences, Ryan matured from a boy dodging adulthood to a seasoned athlete. Hong Kong resilience and optimism run in his blood and fuel his pride. He distils the city\u2019s spirit as this: \u201cPeople from Hong Kong thrive even in challenging or uncomfortable environments, finding joy amidst hardship. As an athlete, you pour everything in yet often fall short. Still, you grit your teeth and fight on.\u201d Becoming world champion has naturally amplified  pressure, \u201cbut professional athletes must learn to perform under it, and even exceed expectations.\u201d He treats stress as a way to grow, and even though he stands at the pyramid\u2019s peak, he stays grounded: \u201cI\u2019ve yet to win gold at the National Games, Asian Games, or Olympics. This triumph won\u2019t slacken my hunger; there\u2019s plenty left to chase and learn.\u201d After three 2025 golds, his sights are already set on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019ve yet to win gold at the National Games, Asian Games, or Olympics. This triumph won\u2019t slacken my hunger; there\u2019s plenty left to chase and learn.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

In Rylan\u2019s plans, retirement won\u2019t sever him from fencing; he plans to coach. \u201cI feel lucky to have gained so much here\u2014I must give back. I want to pass down years of experience to the next generation, in Hong Kong and beyond.\u201d Giving back is his focus: \u201cUse what you know to help others, not just yourself. Right now I\u2019m focused on myself, but when my professional athlete days end, I\u2019ll pour everything into the next generation.\u201d This mindset is also reflected in his diverse roles as a Gen Z athlete. In the past, he has served as an Olympic commentator, sharing his expertise on air to broaden the influence of fencing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although he has recently had more appearances in the spotlight, he candidly admits that most of his time is divided between “training” and “coaching”. He has been working as a part-time fencing coach for seven or eight years. “Despite my busy schedule now, I remain committed to teaching because I have a responsibility towards my students; I cannot abandon them simply because I am preoccupied with work.” This idea of mutual growth is exemplified in his experience. “I believe that since becoming a coach, I have matured significantly. Teaching requires you to communicate your thoughts to others, and to do this effectively, you must think more deeply and theorise everything. Through this process, you gain a clearer understanding of what you are doing and become more aware of your strengths, examining things in greater detail. Rather than solely instructing others, I find that I am also teaching myself. When my students lose a competition, the encouragement I offer them reflects the embrace I wish to give myself in times of defeat.” Most of Ryan’s students are teenagers who have witnessed his journey to becoming the best in the world, growing alongside him. “I look forward to the day when I can stand on the podium with my students as teammates, celebrating a team victory together.” Under the glow of his achievements, Ryan remains true to his initial intentions. His story as a local hero serves as a reminder that not all heroes wear capes; with dedication, every small effort can shine in its own way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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