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 2024 World Rowing Cup II took place from 24 to 26 May in Lucerne, Switzerland. Chiu Hin Chun (Master of Social Sciences in Sports Coaching and Management) competed in the Men's Lightweight Single Sculls A Final.

The Hong Kong Premier League 2023-2024 season came to the end on last Sunday (26 May). Lee Man Football Club narrowly defeated Kitchee 3-2 despite playing with ten men, finishing the season undefeated in 20 matches. Zachary Hui joined Lee Man Football Club in 2021, and enrolled in Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sports Science and Coaching of the Education University of Hong Kong in 2022 through the Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission Scheme (SALSA scheme) to pursue a dual-track development. Having played for Lee Man for nearly three years since 2021, Zachary has contributed a lot to Lee Man for winning the first league champions in the club’s history this year. Lee Man became the fourth team to win the Hong Kong Premier League title after Kitchee, Eastern, and Wofoo Tai Po. Congratulations to Zachary!

The WTT Contender Taiyuan took place from 21 to 26 May at the Taiyuan City Binhe Sports Center. EdUHK's Doo Hoi Kem (Bachelor of Health Education (Honours)) continued to team up with Wong Chun-ting to compete in the Mixed Doubles event. Last Friday (May 24), they first appeared in the Mixed Doubles quarter-finals against the Chinese duo Yuan Licen and Chen Xingtong. Despite losing the first game at 6:11, they regained their momentum and came back to win three consecutive games at 11:3, 11:8, and 13:11, securing a 3:1 victory and advancing to the semi-finals. Unfortunately, they were defeated 0:3 in the semi-finals by another Chinese duo, Lin Gaoyuan and Wang Yidi, earning a Bronze Medal. This is Doo Hoi Kem 's second mixed doubles medal after winning silver at the WTT Saudi Smash at the beginning of the month. We hope she can continue her good performance and go all out in the upcoming Paris Olympics.

The IBD World Championships 2024 was held from May 18 to 31 in Ekurhuleni, South Africa. Our elite athlete, Kwok Wing (Bachelor of Health Education (Honours)), participated in the B2 Men’s Singles event and partnered with Li Chi Ming Rockey in the B3/B4 Mixed Pairs event. He performed well in both matches and eventually won two Silver Medals. Congrats to Kwok Wing on his sensational performance!