The Bigger His Dream, The Wider His Arena
By Henry Lei
Profile:
Name: Paul, Lai Chong Wa
Date of birth: 1997/09/02
Career: Student, Pui Ching Middle school
Outstanding talent: Mathematics
Excellent achievement:
2007: Second-runner up, Hong Kong and Macao Mathematical Olympiad Open Contest
2009: First-runner up, Hong Kong and Macao Mathematical Olympiad Open Contest
Second Prize, Macao Schools Mathematical Contest
2010: Champion, Hong Kong and Macao Mathematical Olympiad Open Contest
Second Prize, Sixth APC International Mathematics Competition
Second Prize, the 15th National Hua Luo Geng Youth Mathematics Competition
2011: Third Prize, the 22th National Hope Cup Mathematical Contest
Gold award, Hong Kong and Macao Mathematical Olympiad Open Contest
First Prize, Macau Schools Mathematical Contest
Bronze metal(individual), Indonesia International Mathematic Competition
Second runner up (team), Indonesia International Mathematic Competition
Gold medal (individual), World Mathematics Team Competition
The fifth (Team), World Mathematics Team Competition
2012: Second Prize, the 23th National Hope Cup Mathematical Contest
Champion, Team Contest, Macao Schools Mathematical Contest
Gold award, Hong Kong and Macao Mathematical Olympiad Open Contest
Bronze metal, International Mathematics Competition, Taipei
First Prize, Macao Schools Mathematical Contest
2013: Champion, Hong Kong and Macao Mathematical Olympiad Open Contest
First Prize, Macao Schools Mathematical Contest
Second Prize, the 24th National Hope Cup Mathematical Contest
Biography:
His interest in mathematics started when he was in primary school. Later, he transferred to Pui Ching Middle School (Pui Ching) and began his journey in mathematics. In Pui Ching, he received a series of strict practices so that he could attain today's achievement. He has participated in some international mathematics competitions held in Taipei, Malaysia, Indonesia and America.
Unforgettable moment:
He remembered that there was an amazing moment in one awarding ceremony. He was disappointed that he didn't hear his name in any list of prizes. Yet, he got the championship in that competition and he felt incredibly excited.
Expectation:
Lai likes chemistry and physics very much so he wants to have further studies. He also hopes to reach some achievements in these two subjects.
Personal motto:
Laziness is the devil.懶惰就是魔鬼。