iQFOiL Asian Championships and iQFOiL International Games in Shenzhen, China – Day 2
by iQFOiL Class Communications 21 Nov 05:26 PST
19-25 November 2025
Day Two of the iQFOiL Asian Championships and iQFOiL International Games featured a full slate of races for all fleets, following a challenging start on the previous day.
Although early conditions presented light and inconsistent winds, organizers and competitors seized the opportunity, finishing a considerable number of races.
The day began with uncertainty as the wind varied in strength and direction, fluctuating between 3 and 14 knots with shifts reaching 50 degrees. Once the conditions stabilized, the Senior Men and Women took to the water. The women completed five races, while the men finished four. The athletes displayed remarkable skill, navigating wind shifts and areas of light wind with physical preparedness and keen anticipation.
In the afternoon, the Youth & Junior fleets took their turn, with all categories completing five races each. Despite a slight drop in wind strength, the young sailors demonstrated resilience and adaptability to the lighter breeze. To conclude a successful day, the Senior Men embarked on one final race, ensuring all fleets had ample racing opportunities.
Top Performers
Standout performances were seen across all categories. Here are the leaders after Day Two:
Senior Women
1. Xianting HUANG (CHN 3) – Achieved four wins out of five races
2. Zheng YAN (CHN 37)
3. Jie DU (CHN 111)
Senior Men
1. Kun BI (CHN 1) – Bronze medalist at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the RS:X Class
2. Ching Yin CHENG (HKG 21)
3. Lin ZHU (CHN 415)
U19 Women
1. Wing Tung CHOY (HKG 34)
2. Angyal CHEW (SGP 711)
3. Ning SUN (CHN 679)
“I’m thrilled I had a really good day,” commented Angyal Chew. “I was really pleased that the wind picked up, allowing us to complete five slalom races, and I finished second in three of them, which I’m really happy about! In the first race where I finished second, I had a solid start, and on the downwind leg, I jibed early, catching a gust and getting lucky. I just aim to do my best in the coming days, stay calm, and see where it leads!”
U19 Men
1. Sum Kit Anson CHAN (HKG 35)
2. Long Yin Bosco SO (HKG 36)
3. Passapong LIANGLAM (THA 56)
U17 Women
1. Ching Suet YUEN (HKG 43)
2. Yafeng DENG (CHN 676)
3. Tsz Ying WONG (HKG 13)
U17 Men
1. Shi JEIYU (CHN 632)
2. Chi Yeung FENG (HKG 18)
3. Chun Kiu Curtis HO (HKG 12)
Looking forward
The forecast for tomorrow remains unpredictable, but anticipation is high for another thrilling day of racing. With the competition intensifying and athletes adjusting to challenging conditions, the iQFOiL Asian Championships and International Games continue to highlight exceptional talent from across the region.
