The twins who won China’s first gold medal in the duet artistic swimming event at the Paris Olympics will begin their doctoral studies at a university in Hong Kong in September.
The Education University of Hong Kong said on Sunday Wang Liuyi and Wang Qianyi, 27, already completed the enrolment registration procedures after they were admitted to its Doctor of Education programme.
“It is understood that the sisters will combine their sports profession and conduct more in-depth theoretical exploration and research during their PhD studies,” the university said.
“The Education University will provide all-round support to the two Olympic gold medallists to help them enrol in relevant courses and also better adapt to campus life.”
The Wang sisters were awarded scholarships for being outstanding athletes, it added.
University president John Lee Chi-kin also praised the duo for their determination and hoped their “tenacious and hardworking” spirit would inspire fellow students and more young people to give their all in chasing their goals.
The twins clinched the gold on Saturday. They received a total of 566.4783 points, holding off Great Britain and the Netherlands, who claimed the first artistic swimming medals for their countries.
