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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

The "National Rowing Championships 2024" was held in Xinjin, Chengdu, from September 26 to 29. Our current student-elite athlete, Lam San Tung (Bachelor of Health Education (Honours)) along with teammate Chan Chi Fung winning the Champion in the Men’s Pair. They finished in 7:05:07, winning the championship and creating history for the Hong Kong team. Congratulations to both of you!

Title sponsored by the Kowloon Cricket Club, organized by the Squash Association of Hong Kong , China, subvented by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (Art and Sports Development Fund), and supported by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the "KCC 120th Anniversary Challenge Cup" concluded last Saturday (September 21) after five days of intense competition at the Kowloon Cricket Club. Hong Kong player Fung Ching Hei (Bachelor of Health Education (Honours)) triumphed in the "Hong Kong team derby" to claim the women's title. The final saw top seed Fung Ching Hei face off against young talent Kwong Ena. Fung performed brilliantly, winning three straight games (11-9, 11-9, 11-5) to defeat Ena and secure her first PSA 6K Challenge title. Congratulations to Fung Ching Hei!

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!