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The 27th International Table Tennis Federation Asian Table Tennis Championships 2024 took place from October 6 to 13 in Astana, Kazakhstan. Two EdUHK elite-athlete students, Doo Hoi Kem (Bachelor of Health Education (Honours)) and Lee Ho Ching (Master of Social Sciences in Sports Coaching and Management), alongside Zhu Chengzhu and Ng Wing Lam, to represent Team Hong Kong, China to compete in the women’s team event of the championship. On the third day of competition, they defeated Thailand 3-0 in the quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals. They then faced the Chinese national team in the semifinals, where Hong Kong lost 0-3 to the team led by world No. 1 Sun Yingsha. With no bronze medal match, Team Hong Kong, China secured the bronze medal, marking their third consecutive top-three finish at the Asian Championships. |
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Our elite student-athlete, Kwok Wing (Bachelor of Health Education (Honours)) won two bronze medals at the 4th Asia Bowls for the Disabled International Championship 2024, held from October 14 to October 22, 2024. The competition took place in Saraburi Province, Thailand, where Kwok Wing secured a bronze medal in the B3 Mens Singles event. He also partnered with teammate Chan Ka Man to win another bronze in the B3 Mixed Pairs event. The Hong Kong team sent a total of 17 athletes to compete in various individual and doubles events, ultimately achieving a total of 5 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze medals. Congratulations to Kwok Wing! |
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The " BAM Malaysia Super 100 2024" was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 15 to 20 October 2024. Our current elite student-athlete, Tsang Hiu Yan (Bachelor of Health Education (Honours)), along with her partner Lui Lok Lok participated in the Women's doubles event, where they were the third seed. The " Tsang-Lui pair" faced the top-seeded team from Chinese Taipei in the semifinals and won a bronze medal, achieving their best result since they started partnering. Congratulations to Hiu Yan and Lok Lok! |
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The WTT Contender Muscat 2024 took place in Muscat, Oman, from October 28 to November 2. Our current elite student-athlete Doo Hoi Kem (Bachelor of Health Education (Honours)), partnered with Wong Chun Ting to compete in the mixed doubles category. As the second-seeded pair, Wong Chun Ting and Doo Hoi Kem triumphed over two Indian pairs in the preliminary rounds, advancing to the final against the top-seeded China team, ultimately securing the silver medal. |
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Several members of the Hong Kong Squash Team competed in PSA events held across different countries, with EdUHK elite student-athletes achieving remarkable results. At the PSA World Tour Silver - China Open 2024, held in Shanghai on October 30, our graduate Leung Chi Hin, (Bachelor of Health Education (Honours)), advanced to the second round with an impressive start. |
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The HAITONG International 2024 Hong Kong Open Windsurfing Championships exhibition race was held last Sunday (November 3, 2024). EdUHK Windsurfer Asgar Kikabhoy (Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sports Science and Coaching) claimed victory in the men’s iQFOiL windsurfing category. Asgar outperformed South Korean competitors Kim Chaneui and Son Ji Won, securing his first title in the adult division at this iconic event. Having been promoted from the youth team to the adult team this summer, Asgar also served as a sparring partner for the Hong Kong team in Europe as part of their training for the Paris Olympics. This exhibition race not only boosted his confidence but also motivated him to take on more international competitions in the future. What a massive accomplishment for Asgar! 
The 9th Chinese Olympic Committee Youth Camp was held at Beijing Sport University from November 3rd to 7th. The camp attracted nearly 60 young sports professionals from 18 countries and regions. Our EdUHK elite athlete, Li Yan Tung, Kary (Bachelor of Science in Sports Science and Coaching (Honours)) was honored to represent the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, at the event. |