The “2026 World Rowing Cup III” took place from 26 to 28 June in Lucerne, Switzerland. Three elite athlete-students and graduates brought home one gold and one silver medal with outstanding performances.

HPE hosted a year-end appreciation lunch on 23 June to conclude the bustling 2025/26 academic year. The gathering offered colleagues a chance to reflect on the year’s achievements and to recognize the dedication and contributions of members of the Department. The occasion also marked the retirement of Professor Cheng Sheung Tak. The Department sincerely thanks for Professor Cheng’s many years service and his valuable contributions to the Department. We wish him a happy and fulfilling retirement. Dr. Anna Wong will also be leaving the Department to pursue further studies. The Department thanks for her contributions and we wish her for every success in her future endeavors.

Our current elite athlete-student Ng Tsz Yau (Bachelor of Health Education (Honours)) shone at the “Sands China Ltd. Macau Open Badminton 2026”, part of the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 300. Ng Tsz Yau partnered with Chan Yin Chak in the badminton mixed doubles event, defeating three pairs of Thai components, and the fourth-seeded Chinese pair to reach their first-ever BWF World Tour Super 300 final. The final was held on June 21, where the duo faced the Chinese pair currently ranked second in the world. The duo gave their all against the opponent, ultimately fell short, losing 0:2. Despite the loss, the duo secured the silver medal, achieving the best result so far in high-level tournaments since their partnership. Congratulations!