The 10th Asian Wushu Championships 2024 was held in Macau, China, from 10 to 16 September 2024. The Asian Wushu Championships is one of Asia's highest-level Wushu events. Hong Kong rounded out the games with 2 gold, 6 silver, and 4 bronze medals. Our current student-elite athlete Yeung Michelle (Bachelor of Health Education (Honours)) and her partners Sham Hui-yu Lydia and Lau Po-yan won the silver medal in Women’s Duilian. Congratulations!

The 2024 FISU World University Championships Squash was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from September 2 to 8. Three elite athlete students from the Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), who are studying Bachelor of Health Education (Honours), represented Hong Kong in the competition. These elite athlete students are Chung Yat Long, Lam Yat Ting, and Fung Ching Hei. In the first three days of the singles events, the three EdUHK Squash players achieved remarkable results. Chung Yat Long won a Bronze Medal in the Men’s Singles, Fung Ching Hei won a Bronze Medal in the Women’s Singles, and Lam Yat Ting finished seventh in the Men’s Singles ranking match. Following this, the three EdUHK athlete students also competed in the team events from September 5 to 8 and successfully reached the finals. The Hong Kong team faced a strong French team and ended in a 2:2 tie after a fierce battle. The Hong Kong team narrowly lost to France by a small margin in points, earning a Silver Medal. Chung Yat Long, Lam Yat Ting, and Fung Ching Hei contributed one silver medal and two bronze medals to the six medals won by the Hong Kong team in this championship. Congratulations to the Hong Kong team and the EdUHK elite athlete students.

The 2024 FISU World University Championships Canoe Sports was held from 21 to 24 August 2024 in Montemor-o-Velho, Portugal. Two EdUHK canoeists, So Pak Yin (Bachelor of Health Education (Honours)) and Chung Hoi Tik (Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Physical Education)), represented Hong Kong, China, to compete in the Championship. On the first day of the Championships, So Pak Yin won the MK1-200m Final B in the Canoe Sprint event. Both canoeists performed outstandingly in their respective events for the remainder of the championships. So Pak Yin ranked 9th place in MK1-1000m Heat. Chung Hoi Tik ranked 9th place in the WK1-200m Semi-Final and 8th place in the WK1-500m Heat. Congratulations to both EdUHK canoeists!

The Baoji China Masters 2024 was held in Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, from August 6th to 11th. Fu Chi Yan (Bachelor of Health Education (Honours)) partnered with Lui Chun Wai to win the 2nd Runner-Up in the Mixed Doubles event on August 10th. Competing as the fifth seed, Fu Chi Yan and Lui Chun Wai successfully defeated several teams including the pairs from India, China and Hong Kong. Unfortunately, they were defeated in the semifinals by the Chinese duo Zhang Hanyu and Bao Lijing with scores of 11-21 and 18-21. This Bronze Medal is their best performance since winning Silver at the RSL Lithuanian International 2022. Congratulations to Fu Chi Yan!

The "Asian Jump Rope Championship 2024" was held in Kawasaki, Japan, from July 23 to 30. Our current student-athlete, Poon Yin Ting (Bachelor of Physical Education (Honours)), along with teammates Wong Kai Ming, Yeung Tin Long, Tang Lok Tin, and Yeung Tsz Ching Gustave participated in the team events. After eight intense events, they narrowly defeated the host team from Japan by 5 points to win the all-around champion. Congratulations to Yin Ting and her teammates!

The 2024 Asian Squash Doubles Championship took place from July 4 to 7 in Malaysia. Our student-athlete, Fung Ching Hei (Bachelor of Health Education (Honours)), partnered with Ho Tze Lok to represent the Hong Kong team in the Women's event. They were stopped in the Semi-Finals and under the condition of no third-place match, they shared the Bronze Medal with another Hong Kong team, Tse Yee Lam Toby and Wong Po Yui Kirstie. Congratulations to Fung Ching Hei!

The World Table Tennis Star Contender Bangkok 2024 was held from July 2 to 7 in Bangkok, Thailand. Two students in Bachelor of Health Education (Honours), Doo Hoi Kem and Lee Ho Ching, delivered outstanding performances. Doo Hoi Kem partnered with Wong Chun Ting in the Mixed Doubles event and advanced to the Finals but ultimately lost to the solid Japanese pair, Tomokazu Harimoto and Hina Hayata, with a score of 1-3, securing the Silver Medal. Additionally, Doo Hoi Kem and Lee Ho Ching competed in the Women's Doubles event. Unfortunately, they were defeated by the Korean duo Shin Yubin and Jeon Jihee in the Semi-Finals. They won the Bronze Medal with another Hong Kong Women's Doubles duo, Zhu Chengzhu and Ng Wing Nam. This tournament was the last event for the Hong Kong team before the Paris Olympics, which has boosted their confidence and motivation for the upcoming Olympic journey.

The 2024 Asian University Wushu Championship was held in Harbin, China, from June 17 to 22, attracting nearly 400 athletes from 12 countries or regions. A total of 15 athletes representing Hong Kong, including three from The Education University of Hong Kong: Yeung Michelle and Yeung Debbie (Bachelor of Health Education (Honours)); and Lee Wing Yung (Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Physical Education)). Yeung Michelle won a Gold Medal in the Women’s Traditional Weapon event and a Bronze Medal in the Women’s Traditional Quanshu event. Lee Wing Yung won a Bronze Medal in the Women’s Optional Nanquan event. Yeung Debbie also participated in the Women’s Optional Taijijian event and finished in 7th Place. Their contributions to the Hong Kong team’s impressive performance of 5 Gold, 4 Silver, and 9 Bronze medals placed Hong Kong second overall. Congratulations to the EdUHK Wushu Athletes and the Hong Kong Team!

The 22nd Asian Team Championships (Squash) took place in Dalian, China, from June 12th to 16th. Hong Kong’s Men’s Squash Team, represented by Leung Chi Hin (Bachelor of Health Education (Honours) graduate), Wong Chi Him, Tang Ming Hong, and Lau Tsz Kwan, performed exceptionally well in the group stage and advanced to the finals. Leung Chi Hin showcased an outstanding performance in the Men's Team final against Malaysia. He played in the second match against Addeen Idrakie, coming from behind after losing the first game to win three consecutive games, ultimately securing a 3-1 victory. At one point, he tied the overall match score for the Hong Kong Team. Leung Chi Hin made a significant contribution during the tournament and won a Silver Medal for the team.

The Asian Road Cycling Championships 2024 takes place in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from June 5 to 12. On the first day of the competition, 5 EdUHK Elite Athletes from the Bachelor of Health Education (Honours) programme, including Lau Wan Yau, Ng Pak Hung, Lee Sze Wing, Leung Wing Yee, and Leung Po Yee, partnered with Chu Tsun Wai, represented the Hong Kong cycling team and secured a bronze medal in the Mixed Team Time Trial event. The mixed team time trial on the first day covered two laps of 40 km. The Hong Kong team fielded Lau Wan Yau, Ng Pak Hung, and Chu Chun Wai for the men's group, while Lee Sze Wing, Leung Wing Yee, and Leung Po Yee competed in the women's group. They finished in 53 mins 15.377 s to win the Bronze Medal. The Uzbek team finished 36.389 s faster to take Silver, while the Gold Medal went to the host team, Kazakhstan, with a time of 51 mins 8.551 s.

The World Table Tennis Contender Zagreb 2024 was held from June 3 to 9 in Zagreb, Croatia. Our elite athlete, Lee Ho Ching (Bachelor of Health Education (Honours)), teamed up with her partner Zhu Chengzhu in the Women's Doubles event and advanced to the semifinals. They defeated pairs from France and Poland/Slovakia in the group stage. Unfortunately, they were beaten by the South Korean pair Jeon Jihee and Joo Cheonhui in the semifinals. Ultimately, Lee Ho Ching and Zhu Chengzhu secured a Bronze Medal for the Hong Kong team in the Women's Doubles event. Congratulations to Ho Ching!

The Department of Health and Physical Education (HPE) is calling for nomination for the Outstanding FLASS Alumni Award (“The Award”) in 2023/24. The Award aims to give public recognition to…