TVB’s Sportspedia interviewed Dr. LOUIE Hung Tak, Lobo, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Health and Physical Education on the choice of hiking shoes and outfits. Dr Louie also mentioned the basic checklists for hikers and the needs to check the weather conditions before hiking.

In a contributed article to Ming Pao, Professor Stephen Chiu Wing-kai, Chair Professor of Sociology, and Dr. CHOW Chi Ching, Gary, Assistant Professor of the Department of Health and Physical Education discussed the existing physical education coach training programmes in the city, noting that the training of grassroot coaches is actually the most vital in promoting the physical education, for promoting the full community participation as well the participations by children and teenagers.

China Daily reported on the local sports development, noting the Olympic craze has greatly fueled sports enthusiasm in Hong Kong.

Ming Pao carried an article on the feasibility of building an Athletes’ Village in Hong Kong for the next National Games in 2025.

Stand News interviewed Dr. LOUIE Hung Tak, Lobo, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Health and Physical Education and local marathon runner Mr Chan Ka-ho, who gave tips on athletes’ preparations for the coming Standard Chartered HK Marathon, which was suspended in the past two years due to the pandemic.

Date: 17 Oct 2021 (Sunday)

Sky Post carried an article on the recommended diet for Standard Chartered HK Marathon runners. Dr. LOUIE Hung Tak, Lobo, Senior Lecturer at Department of Health and Physical Education, recommended a healthy breakfast idea for runners on the competition day, adding that a balanced diet with different kinds of fruits is good for training and recovery.

In a contributed article to Sing Tao, Dr. LOUIE Hung Tak, Lobo, Senior Lecturer at Department of Health and Physical Education, tipped Standard Chartered HK Marathon runners on avoiding to “hit the wall”, an exhaustion condition for runners apt to cause injuries and even life danger. Explaining the “hit the wall” phenomenon, he also clarified the common misconception that elite runners with adequate training would not have this problem.

Oriental Daily News carried an article on the advices given to Standard Chartered HK Marathon runners.