The Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC) held the “Cathay 2025 Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards” Presentation Ceremony on 31 March at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Two elite athlete-students from the University, Chiu Hin Chun and Lee Sze Wing, were honoured at this year’s Awards.
 
Rowing athlete Chiu Hin Chun (Master of Social Sciences in Sports Coaching and Management), was honoured one of the “Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards for Men” for the first time, marking an important milestone in his sporting career. Over the past year, he achieved Hong Kong’s best-ever result of 7th place in the Men’s Lightweight Single Sculls at the World Championships. He subsequently won a gold medal at the Asian Championships, was selected as the flag bearer for Hong Kong at the 15th National Games and finished 5th in the competition. Such recognition reflects years of dedication and perseverance of Chiu Hin Chun after he was first nominated for the Awards in 2016.
 
Cycling athlete Lee Sze Wing (Bachelor of Health Education (Honours)) was also honoured one of the “Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards for Women” for the first time. She won three gold medals in a single National Games and accumulated a total of four gold medals, setting a record in Hong Kong’s sports history. As the youngest awardee this year, she expressed appreciation for the recognition and aimed to continue improving her performance in future international competitions.
 
Looking ahead, both athletes set their sights on the upcoming Nagoya Asian Games, striving to achieve further breakthroughs and showcase the determination of elite athlete- students on the international stage. The University will continue to support student-athletes through the Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission Scheme (SALSA), enabling them to pursue dual-track career development in both sports and academics.