Badminton player Wang Chen takes women's singles title at the Indonesia Open Super Series

Hong Kong badminton player Wang Chen captured the women's singles title at the Indonesia Open Super Series held on 8 –13 May in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Cyclist Alex John Hunter wins a bronze medal at the China National BMX Race

Hong Kong cyclist Alex John Hunter won a bronze medal at the China National BMX Race held on 25 April in Anji, Zhejiang of China. Hunter became a HKSI scholarship athlete in 2006 and started receiving full-time formal training since then.

Cyclist Lam Kai-tsun wins a silver medal at the China National Road Race

Squash players Au Wing-chi and Ng Jia-yunn win their first WISPA title

Two Hong Kong squash players Au Wing-chi and Ng Jia-yunn won their first Women's International Squash Players Association (WISPA) titles in April.

Au Wing-chi won the women's singles title at the National Sports Council Satellite No.1 held on 4-8 April in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Au became the Asian Junior champion in Feburary this year for the first time, followed by winning the Welsh Junior Open title and the Austria Junior Open title last month.

The other squash player, Ng Jia-yunn, won the women's singles title at the Hellendoorn Open held on 13-15 April in the Netherlands.

Ng Jia-yunn

Squash player Chiu Wing-yin wins a silver medal at the Texas Open

Hong Kong squash player Chiu Wing-yin won a silver medal in the women's singles at the Texas Open held on 10-13 May in Dallas, USA.

Table tennis team wins 3 medals at the ITTF Pro Tour Brazilian Open

The Hong Kong table tennis team won 2 gold medals and 1 silver at the ITTF Pro Tour Brazilian Open held on 12-15 April in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Table tennis team wins 7 medals at the ITTF Pro Tour Chile Open

The Hong Kong table tennis team won 3 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals at the ITTF Pro Tour Chile Open held on 18-22 April in Santiago, Chile.

From Left: Li Ching, Ko Lai-chak

Triathlete Lee Chi-wo wins a gold medal at the ITU Triathlon Asian Cup

Middle: Lee Chi-wo

Wheelchair fencing team wins 6 medals at the Wheelchair Fencing World Cup

The Hong Kong wheelchair fencing team won 3 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals at the Wheelchair Fencing World Cup held on 26 - 29 April in Montreal, Canada.

From Left: Yu Chui-yee, Fan Pui-shan
(Photo provided by the Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sports Association for the Physically Disabled)

Elite results roundup (15 March – 14 April)

Bus advertising campaign of the HKSI promotes local elite sports

The Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) has received generous support from the Kowloon Motor Bus Company (1933) Limited, sponsoring bus body advertisements on two bus routes (Route No. 219X and 296D). Commencing from February, two messages about HKSI's role in "Providing full support to Hong Kong athletes striving for the best in the international sporting arena" and "Identifying and nurturing talented athletes to win glory for Hong Kong" were conveyed to the public. The messages were displayed against a background of action photographs of Hong Kong's elite athletes.

HKSI assists cyclist Wong Kam-po to find business partners

The world cycling champion Wong Kam-po has been invited by many organisations to help promote corporate image and participate in product launch campaigns. Wong helped the Hong Kong School of Motoring to promote its professional image by starring in their new series of TV commercials and printed advertisements. He was also invited as the Ambassador of the Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong Derby organised by the Hong Kong Jockey Club and the guest instructor of a cycling fitness training course for the residents of Harbour Green, a residential project developed by the Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited. Recently, he was named as the product endorser of VITAS instant muscle relaxant.

If your organisation is interested in elite sport sponsorship, please contact the HKSI Public Affairs & Marketing Department at 2681 6375.

The Hongkong Bank Foundation Continuing Coach Education Programme (CCEP)

A seminar on "Sports Psychology-Practice and Theory" organised by the Hong Kong Coaching Committee was held on 24 March at the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI). Dr Si Gang-yan, HKSI Sport Psychologist, introduced the concepts and theories on modern sports psychology and its application on enhancing athletic training at the seminar. Over 70 coaches attended the seminar.

New references at the Sports Information Centre (SIC)

Stretching anatomy
(SIC call no.: QM151 .N45 2007)

Written by Arnold G. Nelson, Jouko Kokkonen and published by Human Kinetics in 2007, this book is a comprehensive guide to improving flexibility and muscular strength. It shows how stretching increases range of motion, supplements training, enhances recovery and maximises efficiency of movement. It provides full-coloured anatomical illustrations of the muscles in action and easy-to-follow stretch instruction. The book is an invaluable resource for athletes, coaches, strength and conditioning and fitness professionals.

The sports coach as educator: re-conceptualising sports coaching
(SIC call no.: GV711 .S68 2006)

Edited by Robyn L. Jones and published by Routledge in 2006, this book introduces educational theory for sports coaching. Researchers in physical education, educational psychology, sports psychology and sports coach training explore the nature of coaching from an educational perspective. The text covers educational concepts in coaching; development of coaching communities of practice and expert coaching; reflective practice and mentoring; and future directions in professional coaching. This book is useful for coaches, coach trainers and people who study sports coaching.