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| The intensive training of the Hong Kong lawn bowls team paid off as they secured a gold and a silver medal at the IBBA World Bowls Championships held in Cape Town, South Africa … More
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Ng On-yee reclaims world title
Ng On-yee was crowned women's snooker world champion for the second time after prevailing in an epic battle over Vidya Pillai of India in Singapore …
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Seventh Premier League podium from Lau Mo-sheung
Lau Mo-sheung impressed at the WKF Karate1 Premier League held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, taking bronze in the female individual kata …
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Au Wing-chi wins 13th PSA title
Hong Kong's squash team won five medals in March, with Au Wing-chi's win at the Texas Open the highlight …
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| II. Sporting Achievements (1 ‑ 31 March)
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Hard work pays off for visually impaired bowlers at World Championships
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The intensive training of the Hong Kong lawn bowls team (Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sports Association for the Physically Disabled) paid off as they secured a gold and a silver medal at the IBBA World Bowls Championships held from 20 to 31 March in Cape Town, South Africa.
Kwok Wing took top prize in the B4 men's singles, while Li Chi-ming was second in the B2 category.
"It is a very high level competition held every four years, with the participants mainly from non-Asian countries," said Head Coach Lee Fong-kiu, who put her athletes through a specially focused training regime in an attempt to emulate the conditions in South Africa as closely as possible.
"In the build-up, we trained on a real grass field for targeted training to enhance each player's skills," she added.
"To get a feel for the real grass, we used the lawn bowls training field at the Kowloon Cricket Club, trying to enhance our players' talents and also work on their tactics, to focus on opponents' weaknesses."
"Australia and South Africa are the main rivals, and we can learn from their strong adaptability," added Lee. "Hopefully we can learn from their skills and tactics to enhance the competitiveness of our players in the international arena."
And with unseasonably hot weather at Western Province Cricket Club in Cape Town - one day's training was abandoned over fears for players' safety - Hong Kong's team needed to be at their fittest. "Six months before the World Championships, we began to undergo physical training to enhance individuals' endurance," added Lee.
"The hot and windy weather was different from Hong Kong and required a lot of physical fitness to cope with the entire competition."
"It takes about two to three hours for each game and the entire event lasts for seven days. The hot weather in daytime was very different from what we are used to and required major physical fitness."
Lee said Kwok's gold was reward for his hard work, "He has always achieved good results in the past, and ahead of this event, he was more diligent on enhancing his personal fitness and confidence. He also trained at the weekends to grasp the feeling of playing in daytime and on real grass."
As for the future, Lee is aiming to build on the success of the team in Cape Town and encourage more youngsters with visual impairments to take up the sport. "Blind bowls is quite popular in Hong Kong but we do not have enough athletes at the moment"
"We need more promotions in youth organisations and schools to identify suitable athletes, and it is also necessary for us to increase the number of staff and strengthen the development," she said.
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Event |
Medal |
| Kwok Wing |
B4 Men's Singles |
Gold |
| Li Chi-ming |
B2 Men's Singles |
Silver |
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3rd and 4th from left : Li Chi-ming, Kwok Wing
(Photo provided by the Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sports Association for the Physically Disabled) |
Ng On-yee reclaims world title |
Ng On-yee was crowned women's snooker world champion for the second time after prevailing in an epic battle over Vidya Pillai of India in Singapore.
Ng won the title for the first time in 2015, but relinquished her crown to Reanne Evans the following year.
She had to battle hard to win it back, first beating 11-time winner Evans 5-4 in the semi-final, then triumphing 6-5 over Pillai.
And in an excellent month for Hong Kong snooker, Fu Ka-chun reached another major final, at the Players Championship held in United Kingdom, but missed out on the gold when England's Judd Trump defeated him 10-8.
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Event |
Medal |
| Ladbrokes Players Championship / 6 to 12 March / Llandudno, United Kingdom |
| Fu Ka-chun |
Individual |
Silver |
| Eden Resources WLBS World Women's Snooker Championship / 13 to 19 March / Singapore |
| Ng On-yee |
Individual |
Gold |
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Fu Ka-chun
(Archive photo : Leisure and Cultural Services Department) |
Seventh Premier League podium from Lau Mo-sheung |
Lau Mo-sheung impressed at the WKF Karate1 Premier League held from 17 to 19 March in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, taking bronze in the female individual kata.
Two-time world champion Kiyou Shimizu edged out compatriot Hikaru Ono. Spain's Sandra Sanchez joined Lau on the third step of the podium.
It was the seventh time Lau has medalled in the Premier League, since first competing in 2012.
More than 1,000 athletes competed at the event, the second of five on the leading international karate circuit.
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Au Wing-chi wins 13th PSA title |
Hong Kong's squash team won five medals in March, with the focal point of Au Wing-chi's victory at the Texas Open.
Au beat Australia's Donna Urquhart in a marathon five-game final in front of a packed crowd in Dallas, triumphing 11-6, 7-11, 11-5, 5-11, 11-8 for her 13th Professional Squash Association title.
And Ho Tze-lok and Chu Man-yee faced each other in two finals in a week, first at the Brisbane City Sandgate Open in Australia, then the Perrier Challenge Cup in Hong Kong. Ho finished on the winning side both times.
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Event |
Medal |
| Texas Open / 2 to 5 March / Dallas, USA |
| Au Wing-chi |
Women's Singles |
Gold |
| Brisbane City Squash Sandgate Squash MS Open / 3 to 5 March / Brisbane, Australia |
| Ho Tze-lok |
Women's Singles |
Gold |
| Chu Man-yee |
Women's Singles |
Silver |
| Perrier Challenge Cup / 8 to 11 March / Hong Kong |
| Ho Tze-lok |
Women's Singles |
Gold |
| Chu Man-yee |
Women's Singles |
Silver |
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Au Wing-chi
(Photos provided by the Hong Kong Squash) |
1st and 2nd from left : Chu Man-yee, Ho Tze-lok |
Badminton athlete Chan Yin-chak wins 1 silver medal at the YONEX Dutch Junior |
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Badminton athlete Chan Yin-chak won a silver medal in the Men's Singles event at the YONEX Dutch Junior held from 1 to 5 March in Haarlem, Netherlands.
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Table tennis team wins 3 medals at the ITTF World Tour, Thailand Open - Challenge Series |
The Hong Kong table tennis team won 1 silver and 2 bronze medals at the ITTF World Tour, Thailand Open - Challenge Series held
from 29 March to 2 April in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Event |
Medal |
| Doo Hoi-kem, Mak Tze-wing |
Women's Doubles |
Silver |
| Doo Hoi-kem |
Women's Singles |
Bronze |
| Mak Tze-wing |
Women's Singles (U21) |
Bronze |
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Elite results roundup (1 ‑ 28 February)
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Event |
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Ladbrokes World Grand Prix
(6-12/2/2017, Preston, United Kingdom) |
Fu Ka-chun |
Individual |
3rd/32 |
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| 37th Asian Track Cycling Championships cum 24th |
Leung Chun-wing |
Elite Men's Scratch |
1st/17 |
| Asian Junior Track Cycling |
Lee Wai-sze |
Elite Women's 500m Time Trial |
1st/9 |
| (6-10/2/2017, New Delhi, India) |
Lee Wai-sze |
Elite Women's Keirin |
1st/18 |
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Lee Wai-sze |
Elite Women's Sprint |
1st/17 |
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Meng Zhao-juan, Pang Yao* |
Elite Women's Madison |
1st/4 |
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Leung Chun-wing |
Elite Men's Omnium |
2nd/16 |
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Lee Wai-sze, Ma Wing-yu |
Elite Women's Team Sprint |
2nd/9 |
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Leung Chun-long |
Junior Men's Keirin |
3rd/21 |
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Meng Zhao-juan |
Elite Women's Omnium |
3rd/9 |
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| 37th Asian Track Cycling Championships cum 24th |
Yang Qian-yu* |
Elite Women's Road Race |
1st/31 |
| Asian Junior Road Cycling Championships |
Pang Yao* |
Women's Individual Time Trial (U23) |
2nd/8 |
| (24/2-3/3/2017, Bahrain) |
Pang Yao* |
Women's Road Race (U23) |
2nd/22 |
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Cheung King-lok |
Elite Men's Individual Time Trial |
3rd/18 |
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| Asian Junior & Cadet Fencing Championships |
Lee Chak-fung |
Men's Sabre (Cadet) |
1st/55 |
| (24/2-5/3/2017, Korat, Thailand) |
Chang Hoi-chun, Kwok Yat-hei, Lee Chak-fung, Zau Jia-jin |
Men's Sabre, Team (Cadet) |
1st/13 |
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Hsieh Sin-yan |
Women's Epee (Cadet) |
1st/49 |
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Chan Yin-fei |
Women's Sabre (Cadet) |
1st/41 |
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Cheung Hiu-ching,
Hsieh Sin-yan, Tracy Lee,
Tam Pui-woo |
Women's Epee, Team (Cadet) |
1st/73 |
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Choi Chun-yin |
Men's Foil (Junior) |
1st/16 |
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Cheung Ka-long, Choi Chun-yin, Lee Yat-long, O Chun-yee |
Men's Foil, Team (Junior) |
1st/12 |
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Tracy Lee |
Women's Epee (Cadet) |
2nd/49 |
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Chan Yin-fei, Ma Ho-chee,
Man Ngai-see, Shen Yenling |
Women's Sabre, Team (Cadet) |
2nd/10 |
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Chan Yin-fei |
Women's Sabre (Junior) |
2nd/47 |
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Chang Hoi-chun |
Men's Sabre (Cadet) |
3rd/55 |
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Chau Ho-sing, Chiu Man-to,
Lee Yat-long, Ng Pak-hei |
Men's Foil, Team (Cadet) |
3rd/14 |
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Areta Lee |
Women's Foil (Cadet) |
3rd/57 |
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Ma Ho-chee |
Women's Sabre (Cadet) |
3rd/41 |
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Chan Pui-shan, Lily Chow, Christelle Joy Ko, Areta Lee |
Women's Foil, Team (Cadet) |
3rd/13 |
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Lee Chak-fung |
Men's Sabre (Junior) |
3rd/60 |
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Shum Lai-tai |
Men's Sabre (Junior) |
3rd/60 |
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Chan Cheuk-him, Lee Chak-fung, Matthew Mak, Shum Lai-tai |
Men's Sabre, Team (Junior) |
3rd/14 |
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Ho Tik-lam, Hsieh Sin-yan,
Wong Man-shan, Yang Chi-ya |
Women's Epee, Team (Junior) |
3rd/13 |
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Keung Nok-kan, Lau Cheuk-yu, Areta Lee, Sophia Wu |
Women's Foil, Team (Junior) |
3rd/13 |
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Chan Yin-fei, Leung Lok-man*, Ma Ho-chee, Man Ngai-see |
Women's Sabre, Team (Junior) |
3rd/11 |
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| ASAF Youth Sailing Cup #2 |
Nicholas Bezy |
Laser Radial |
1st/18 |
| (14-19/2/2017, Hong Kong) |
Duncan Gregor |
Optimist |
1st/120 |
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Malik Hood |
Laser Radial |
2nd/18 |
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Jacqueline Truhol |
Laser Radial |
3rd/18 |
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Bright Smart Securities 18th Asian Junior Squash Team Championships
(1-5/2/2017, Hong Kong) |
Chan Sin-yuk, Cheng Nga-ching, Lui Hiu-lam, Tang Yan-yi |
Girls' Team |
2nd/9 |
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Chan Chi-ho, Chan Wui-ki, Ho Ka-hei, Lai Cheuk-nam |
Boys' Team |
3rd/12 |
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| Holtrand Open |
Yip Tsz-fung |
Men's Singles |
1st/20 |
| (9-12/2/2017, Medicine Hat, Canada) |
Au Chun-ming |
Men's Singles |
3rd/20 |
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| Seamaster ITTF World Tour, India Open |
Lam Siu-hang |
Men's Singles (U21) |
2nd/18 |
| (14-19/2/2017, New Delhi, India) |
Soo Wai-yam |
Women's Singles (U21) |
2nd/13 |
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Doo Hoi-kem, Lee Ho-ching |
Women's Doubles |
2nd/8 |
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Jiang Tianyi, Lam Siu-hang |
Men's Doubles |
3rd/16 |
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Mak Tze-wing |
Women's Singles (U21) |
3rd/13 |
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Doo Hoi-kem |
Women's Singles |
3rd/28 |
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Ng Wing-nam |
Women's Singles |
3rd/28 |
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| French Junior & Cadet Open - ITTF Premium Junior Circuit |
Chau Wing-sze, Lee Ka-yee |
Cadet Girls' Doubles |
1st/18 |
| (15-19/2/2017, Metz, France) |
Chau Wing-sze, Lee Ka-yee |
Cadet Girls' Team |
2nd/15 |
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Chan Yee-shun, Chong Kai-ning |
Cadet Boys' Doubles |
3rd/28 |
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Ng Wing-lam, Poon Yat |
Cadet Girls' Doubles |
3rd/18 |
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Ng Wing-lam, Poon Yat |
Cadet Girls' Team |
3rd/15 |
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Wong Chin-yau |
Junior Girls' Singles |
3rd/60 |
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| Seamaster ITTF World Tour Platinum, Qatar Open |
Lam Siu-hang |
Men's Singles (U21) |
1st/29 |
| (21-26/2/2017, Doha, Qatar) |
Doo Hoi-kem |
Women's Singles (U21) |
1st/14 |
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Soo Wai-yam |
Women's Singles (U21) |
2nd/14 |
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Doo Hoi-kem, Lee Ho-ching |
Women's Doubles |
3rd/20 |
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| Swedish Junior & Cadet Open - ITTF Junior Circuit |
Lee Ka-yee |
Cadet Girls' Singles |
1st/62 |
| (22-26/2/2017, Orebro, Sweden) |
Poon Yat |
Cadet Girls' Singles |
3rd/62 |
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ITF Asia 14 & Under Development Championships
- Division 1
(6-11/2/2017, New Delhi, India) |
Sheena Karrasch,
Leung Chui-kei |
Girls' Doubles 14 (2nd Tournament) |
2nd/17 |
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| China Junior 4 Shenzhen (Grade 3) |
Ng Ki-lung |
Boys' Singles |
3rd/32 |
| (28/2-4/3/2017, Shenzhen, China) |
Wong Hong-yi |
Girls' Singles |
3rd/32 |
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| Wheelchair fencing (Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sports Association for the Physically Disabled) |
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IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Cup - Hungary
(17-19/2/2017, Eger, Hungary) |
Chung Yuen-ping |
Women's Individual Foil (Cat. B) |
3rd/17 |
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Local athletes recognised at Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards |
Organised by the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, the Samsung 2016 Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards Presentation Ceremony was held at the Grand Hall of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 21 March to recognise local athletes for their outstanding performance in major international competitions in 2016.
A total of 122 nominations from 45 National Sports Associations were received and after going through voting by the judging panel, sports media and the public, winners of the six categories were selected (please refer to the awardee list below). Cyclist Lee Wai-sze was a triple winner in this year's Award. She got the highest votes among the eight athletes in the "Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards" and clinched the "Samsung Best of the Best Hong Kong Sports Stars Award". In addition, she was also the winner of "Hong Kong Sportsmanship Sports Stars Award".
The HKSI congratulates all the winners, and hopes that they will continue to excel in the competitions ahead.
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(From left, back row) Wong Chun-ting, Tang Wai-lok, Ng On-yee, Lee Wai-sze, Mak Cheuk-yin, Cheng Chun-leung, Cheung Ka-long, and (front row) Leung Yuk-wing. |
| Awardees list |
| Samsung Best of the Best Hong Kong Sports Stars Award |
Lee Wai-sze (Cycling) |
| Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards |
Ng On-yee (Billiard Sports), Lee Wai-sze (Cycling), Cheung Ka-long (Fencing), Wong Chun-ting (Table Tennis), Mak Cheuk-yin (Tenpin Bowling),
Cheng Chun-leung (Windsurfing), Leung Yuk-wing (Boccia - Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sports Association for the Physically Disabled),
Tang Wai-lok (Swimming - Hong Kong Sports Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability) |
| Hong Kong Junior Sports Stars Awards |
Cheung Ka-wai (Billiard Sports), Chan Chi-fung (Rowing), Lui Hiu-lam (Squash), Mak Tze-wing (Table Tennis), Mak Cheuk-wing (Windsurfing),
Michelle Yeung (Wushu) |
| Hong Kong Sports Stars Award for Team Only Sport |
Hong Kong Rugby Union Men Sevens Team |
| Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards for Team Event |
Hong Kong Women Snooker Team (Billiard Sports),
Hong Kong Lifesaving Female Line Throw Rescue Team (Life Saving) |
| Hong Kong Most Promising Sports Stars Awards |
Tam Yun-fung (Billiard Sports), Lee Chak-fung (Fencing), Soo Wai-yam (Table Tennis), Lau Po-yan (Wushu), Wong Chun-yim (Badminton - Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sports Association for the Physically Disabled),
Hui Ka-chun (Swimming - Hong Kong Sports Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability) |
| Hong Kong Sportsmanship Sports Stars Award |
Lee Wai-sze (Cycling) |
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Yu Chui-yee supports Labour and Welfare Bureau's Ceremony which encourages inclusivity |
Wheelchair fencer Yu Chui-yee was invited by the Labour and Welfare Bureau as the Master of the 2016-17 Award Presentation Ceremony cum Experience Sharing Session of Inclusive Organisations of the Talent-Wise Employment Charter and Inclusive Organisations Recognition Scheme on 13 March.
Two Awards, namely the Friendly Employment Award and the Outstanding Mentor Award, were presented at the ceremony aiming to recognise the staunch and continued support of all inclusive organisations and their participating staff who acted as mentors in the employment of persons with disabilities.
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Right : Yu Chui-yee |
Lee Wai-sze participates in Derby in fresh look |
We usually see Cyclist Lee Wai-sze in sportswear at velodrome but, on
19 March, she dressed up and attended the BMW Hong Kong Derby. Further to the media conference where she met champion jockey Joao Moreira and learnt of the similarity of cycling and horse racing, she joined the Derby for the first time and witness the crowing of this year's four-year-old champion horse in front of over 300 guests.
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From left: Dr Simon S O Ip CBE JP , Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), Lee Wai-sze, Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges JP, Chief Executive Officer of The HKJC |
New titles at the Sports Information Centre (SIC)
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Strength and conditioning for young athletes : science and application
(Call No.: GV443 .S775 2014) |
This book presents an introductory overview of the theory and practice of strength and conditioning for children and young athletes. It showcases essential topics ranging from talent identification, nutrition, motor skill development, to speed and agility. Strength and conditioning coaches not only help optimise the athletic potential, but also maximise the enjoyment and development of the athletes. This book is a practical resource that is expertly structured and easy to follow. The scientifically sound and evidence-based reference in this book is useful for student athletes, coaches and athletic trainers working with children and young athletes.
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Bowling psychology
(Call No.: GV903 .H555 2016) |
The book includes insights, advice, anecdotes and those mental strategies employed by the most esteemed bowling players. The author has been practicing sport psychology for more than 30 years and has rich experience in supporting elite athletes, coaches and squads in bowling. Bowling athletes, coaches, and psychologists who work with bowling players will find this reference particularly useful.
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