Controversial Fencing Final Between Hong Kong and Italy Ignites Social Media Firestorm

Hong Kong's Cheung Ka-long's narrow victory over Italy's Filippo Macchi leads to formal complaints and heated exchanges online.

Italy's Olympic Committee has lodged a formal complaint over the final point decision in the men's foil match.
Italian netizens claim the result was 'stolen,' while Hong Kong supporters mock Italian cuisine in response.
The dispute centers on the referees' origins, with Italy questioning their proximity to Hong Kong.
Macchi's coach and Italy's Olympic Committee president have publicly criticized the decision.
Despite the controversy, Macchi praised Cheung and called for respect for the referees' decisions.