Our elite athlete-student Yip Kin Ling Leo (Bachelor of Health Education (Honours), has earned international acclaim with championship title of Heyball in 2025 Duya Legends International Tour Malaysia on 20 June. In the final match, Leo delivered a dominant performance to defeat Chinese Taipei by a score of 73–52, bringing home a prestigious international gold medal for Hong Kong, China.

The Heyball format, also known as “Zhong 8”, is a hybrid of English and American pool styles, gaining rapid popularity across Asia and recently expanding into international competitions. This victory marks a significant achievement for both Leo and the Hong Kong billiard sports community. Billiard sports have been officially included as a competition event in the 2030 Asian Games in Doha. Chairman of the Billiard Sports Council of Hong Kong China, expressed confidence that Heyball will be one of the featured events while he believes that Hong Kong is well-positioned to contend for medals.
 
Congratulations to Leo!

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