Chasing the bigger goal drives Hong Kong netball star on court and in court

Part of the Hong Kong team to qualify for next year’s Netball World Cup, Zenia Wong sees comparisons between her sport and legal career

For many, equating playing netball and studying to become a lawyer is a bit like comparing apples and oranges, unless you are an elite athlete and you see a direct correlation between the two.

Part of the Hong Kong squad that has qualified for next year’s World Cup, for Zenia Wong, the problem-solving nature of her sport and working with a team from different backgrounds provides a direct link between the two.

“I knew my strengths of being quite analytical and practical, as well as loving to solve problems that sort of fit a legal career,” she said.

“That’s also why I like netball in some way – because it’s such a tactical sport. I love it when I see the set play, and I can figure out the holes in other people’s games. The idea of things being a puzzle always interests me.

“I like to work with people, in a team, from different departments or offices; it’s quite special to meet people from different backgrounds and work together. I think that’s sort of the same in netball. I have my role, you have yours, and together we achieve a bigger goal.”

And after success on the court, the University College London (UCL) and University of Hong Kong law school graduate will continue to work towards becoming one in court.