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Six Summer Universiade 2011 Medallists Received HK$200,000 from the HKSI Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme
Men's athletics 4x100 relay bronze medalists (from left to right) Leung Ki-ho,Yip Siu-keung, Ho Man-lok and Lai Chun-ho share their experience with the guests. Read More
Officiating guest of Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme Presentation Ceremony Dr Trisha Leahy (3rd from left), Chief Executive of HKSI presents cash incentives to the 26th Summer Universiade 2011 bronze medallists in men's 4x100 relay:Yip Siu-keung, Leung Ki-ho, Lai Chun-ho and Ho Man-lok (4th, 5th, 6th, 7th from left) with Dr Patrick Chan (3rd from right), Head of the Hong Kong, China Delegation to the Games; William Ko (2nd from left), Senior Vice President of Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association; Dr Paul Wright (1st from left), Head Athletics Coach; Yu Lik (1st from right), Athletics Coach; and Yip Wun Fung (2nd from right), Coach of Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association look on. Read More
A group photo of Dr Trisha Leahy (back row 5th from left), Chief Executive of Hong Kong Sports Institute; Dr Patrick Chan (back row middle), Head of the Hong Kong, China Delegation to the Games; William Ko, Senior Vice President of Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association (back row 4th from left); Professor Cheung Siu-yin (back row 2nd from right), Chairperson of The Gymnastics Association of Hong Kong, China; together with other guests and Hong Kong medallists of the 26th Summer Universiade 2011. Read More
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In recognition of their remarkable achievements at the 26th Summer Universiade 2011 (also known as the World University Games), bringing home a record number of three bronze medals, six young athletes were presented with a total cash incentive of HK$200,000 today at the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) under the HKSI Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme. At the presentation ceremony held today, the men's athletics team which included Ho Man-lok, Lai Chun-ho, Leung Ki-ho and Yip Siu-keung was presented with a total of HK$100,000 for their bronze medal in 4x100m relay. Fencer Au Yeung Wai-sum and gymnast Wong Hiu-ying, who are both out of town for overseas trainings and competitions, were each awarded with HK$50,000 for their outstanding achievement in women's individual sabre and women's vault respectively. Officiating guests at today's presentation ceremony included Dr Trisha Leahy, Chief Executive of the HKSI and Dr Patrick Chan, Chairman of University Games Committee and also Head of the Hong Kong, China Delegation to the Games. Family members of the medallists were also invited to the ceremony to share the happy moments. Dr Trisha Leahy found it very impressive for local athletes achieving such good results at the Games. "It is not easy for athletes to strike a balance between school study and sports training and I appreciate very much for their efforts in performing their best at such a competitive event," said Dr Leahy. Dr Patrick Chan expressed his heartfelt congratulations to the athletes and said: "Our athletes' hard-work brought much glory and pride to the city and we are so proud of them." Established by the HKSI in 1994, the HKSI Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme aims at recognising outstanding achievements of Hong Kong athletes at seven Major Games, namely the Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games, the Asian Games, the Asian Para Games, the East Asian Games, the National Games and the World University Games.
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