Hans Yoong — National Foil Fencer, Road to 2028

// Story

  • Men's Foil
  • 5× SEA Games
  • Notre Dame · NCAA

A five-time SEA Games medalist and national foil fencer, Hans Yoong was recruited to fence for the University of Notre Dame, home to the most decorated fencing program in American collegiate history. There he became a four-time NCAA Team Champion. He has represented Malaysia on the biggest regional and world stages, and holds the highest World Championship finish in Malaysian fencing history.

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Precise.Disciplined.Relentless.

On the piste
Hans Yoong · Foil
SEA Games · Foil

// In the Press

FEATURED COVERAGE

  1. The Star
    The Star · 2017Fencers show great fighting spiritEarly coverage from an inaugural fencing competition showcasing emerging Malaysian talent.Read More ↗
  2. The Star
    The Star · 2019Hans Yoong bounces back to win SEA Games silverWon silver in men's individual foil at the 2019 Manila SEA Games, falling in the final by a single touch, 14–15.Read More ↗
  3. The Star
    The Star · 2020Fencer Hans gets a boost from the breakOn using the enforced competition break to regroup, train, and come back sharper.Read More ↗
  4. Olympic Council of Malaysia
    Olympic Council of Malaysia · 2021A fencer that aims to make the grade to TokyoFederation profile on his campaign to qualify for the Tokyo Olympic Games.Read More ↗
  5. The Star
    The Star · 2022Hans unhappy after bid for gold is foiledTook bronze in individual foil at the 2022 Hanoi SEA Games after a gold-medal bid fell short.Read More ↗
  6. The Star
    The Star · 2022No fairy tale finish for swordsmenCoverage of Malaysia's men's foil campaign at the 2022 Hanoi SEA Games.Read More ↗
  7. Sri KDU
    Sri KDU · 2022Alumni Interview: Hans Yoong Wei Shen, National FencerAlumni interview on his path from school fencing to the national team and a mechanical-engineering degree at Notre Dame.Read More ↗
  8. Notre Dame Athletics
    Notre Dame Athletics · 2022Hans Wei Shen Yoong — Fighting Irish rosterOfficial Notre Dame Fighting Irish fencing roster — four-time NCAA team champion and three-time ACC champion.Read More ↗
  9. Notre Dame Athletics
    Notre Dame Athletics · 2022Irish finish competition at the Northwestern DualsPosted a perfect 3–0 in men's foil bouts as Notre Dame competed at the Northwestern Duals.Read More ↗
  10. Notre Dame Athletics
    Notre Dame Athletics · 2022Fencing dominates the Elite InvitationalWent 3–0 in men's foil as Notre Dame swept the Elite Invitational.Read More ↗
  11. The Star
    The Star · 2023Hans gets another chance to win a medal of different colour for Mother's DayAhead of the 2023 Cambodia SEA Games — a shot at upgrading the colour of his medal, timed around Mother's Day.Read More ↗
  12. Olympics.com
    Olympics.com · 2023Malaysia's athletes qualified for the 2023 Cambodia SEA GamesListed among Malaysia's athletes qualified for the 2023 Cambodia SEA Games.Read More ↗
  13. Bernama
    Bernama · 2023Fencers Joshua, Hans fighting for Paris 2024 ticketsOn the push by Hans and teammate Joshua to chase Paris 2024 Olympic qualification.Read More ↗
  14. The Vibes
    The Vibes · 2023Fencers Joshua, Hans vie for Paris 2024 ticketsCoverage of the Paris 2024 qualification campaign alongside teammate Joshua.Read More ↗
  15. Malay Mail
    Malay Mail · 2023Malaysia's fencing squad optimistic of springing surprise in CambodiaPreview of Malaysia's fencing squad ahead of the 2023 Cambodia SEA Games.Read More ↗
  16. The Star
    The Star · 2023Hans can go the distance to reach Olympics after milestoneOn a career milestone that keeps his push toward Olympic qualification alive.Read More ↗
  17. The Star
    The Star · 2024Fencer Hans foiled in bid to reach Olympics but age still on his sideOn falling just short of Olympic qualification — with time still on his side at 22.Read More ↗

The Journey

// The Journey

Notable Achievements

SEA Games

  • SEA Games Bronze — IndividualMen's individual foil2023
  • SEA Games Bronze — IndividualMen's individual foil2021
  • SEA Games Silver — TeamMen's team foil2021
  • SEA Games Silver — IndividualMen's individual foil2019
  • SEA Games Bronze — TeamMen's team foil2019

Collegiate · Notre Dame

  • 4× NCAA Team Champion · 3× ACC ChampionFour national team titles with the Fighting Irish2019–2023
  • Recruited to fence for Notre DameThe most decorated fencing program in American collegiate history2019

Olympic Path

  • Asia-Oceania Paris Qualifier — Quarter-finalsSelf-funded campaign on the FIE circuit2024
  • World Championships, Milan — 40thHighest World Championship finish in Malaysian fencing history2023
  • Asia-Oceania Olympic Qualifier FinalReached the final of the Tokyo qualifying event2021

// The Mission

Two goals left
on the road to 2028.

2027On home soil

SEA Games Gold

Malaysia hosts. After silver and bronze, gold is the only colour left to win, and it happens on home soil.

SEA Games 2027 — Hans Yoong targeting gold on home soil
2028Qualification

LA Olympics

Paris ended a touch short. The LA cycle is underway now, and every bout and ranking point leads here.

LA 2028 — Hans Yoong on the road to Olympic qualification

// Partner

Back the road to 2028.

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Hans is currently self-funded, so any support goes a long way. He's seeking sponsors to help cover training and competition costs, including coaching and fencing sessions, a sports psychologist, and a physical trainer, so he can prepare and compete at his best on the road to 2028.

// What a partner gets

  1. 01

    International exposure

    Hans competes across the global FIE circuit, 8+ countries a year, from Europe to Asia to the Americas. Your brand travels with a Malaysian athlete, on camera at every bout via FIE livestreams, in front of an affluent international audience.

  2. 02

    A content engine

    Every trip is a story: training, travel, and competition filmed from each host city. A season-long “Road to 2028” series gives you destination-flavoured content and a sustained brand presence, rather than a single static logo.

  3. 03

    A story worth backing

    A self-funded national athlete chasing an Olympic dream is a credible, emotive story. It lets your brand back a Malaysian pathway your audience can follow from home to the world stage.

  4. 04

    Activation & access

    Beyond visibility: athlete appearances, content for internal comms, and an authentic ambassador for products built around travel, performance, and going further.