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!

Our elite athlete-student Fung Ching Hei (Bachelor of Health Education (Honours)) partnered with Cheng Nga Ching to claim a silver medal in the Women’s Doubles event at the “3rd Asian Doubles Squash Championships 2026” held in Sarawak, Malaysia. The final took place on June 21, where Fung Ching Hei and her partner faced the top-seeded home pair from Malaysia. The Hong Kong duo fought hard throughout the match but were eventually defeated 6–11, 9–11, bringing glory to the Hong Kong team with a silver medal. Congratulations!

The international rowing competition “2026 Koninklijke-Holland Beker” took place from June 20 to 21 in Amsterdam. Four elite athlete-students and graduates of The Education University of Hong Kong delivered outstanding performances, bringing home one gold and one silver medals. Among the athletes, Chan Tik Lun and Chan Chi Fung are current students of the Bachelor of Health Education (Honours) programme, while Lam San Tung and Leung Wing Wun are graduates of the same programme.

Five elite athlete-students (Bachelor of Health Education (Honours)) performed exceptionally at the “2026 Hong Kong National Road Championships” held from June 20 to 21, claiming an impressive total of three gold medals, three silver medals and one bronze medal.

Two EdUHK elite athlete-students and graduates delivered outstanding performances at the 2026 WT President’s Cup Oceania and the 2026 Australian Open, both held in the Gold Coast, Australia. They captured one gold, one silver and three bronze medals across the two international competitions.

Our current elite athlete-student Cheung Ho Hin (Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Physical Education)) shone at the “Hong Kong Athletics Open 2026”, claiming a silver medal in the Men's 4 x 100 meters relay alongside his teammates. The competition was held on June 14 at Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground. Cheung Ho Hin teamed up with Alton Kwok, Magnus Prostur Johannsson and Chung Tsz Sing in the Men's 4 x 100 meters relay, clocking an impressive time of 40.23 seconds to secure a silver medal. Congratulations!