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Organised by the Hong Kong Coaching Committee (HKCC), the 2025 Hong Kong Coaching Awards Presentation Ceremony was held at the HKSI, recognising coaches who made outstanding contributions to the development of sports at the elite, community and school levels in 2025.

This year’s Awards received a record 317 nominations, with an unprecedented 245 coaches recognised across seven award categories, including Coach of the Year Awards, Distinguished Services Award for Coaching, Coach Education Award, Best Team Sport Coach Award, Coaching Excellence Awards, Community Coach Recognition Awards and School Coach Recognition Awards.

Mr Lau Chun, Raistlin JP, Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism; Mr Tang King-shing GBS PDSM, Chairman of the HKSI; and Mr Edmond Hung Chor-ying, Chairman of the HKCC; joined distinguished guests in presenting the awards to the honoured coaches.

Mr Edmond Hung Chor-ying expressed appreciation to coaches in his welcoming speech, saying, “This year’s Awards sets new records in both the nominations received and the awardees recognised, reflecting not only the continuous rise of Hong Kong athletes but also the long‑standing dedication and expertise of our coaches. Behind every achievement lies the tireless efforts of coaches who guide, support and inspire athletes at every step. The HKCC will continue to work closely with our partners to advance coach education in Hong Kong and strengthen the professionalism and recognition of coaches at all levels.”

As always, the Coach of the Year Awards (COY) remained the highlight of the ceremony. This year, fencing coach Maurizio Zomparelli and Para swimming (intellectual disability) coach Leung Shuk-ying claimed the top honours in the senior athletes - individual sport category; Para fencing (physical disability) coach Wong Kam-kau and wushu coach Wong Chi-kwong received awards in the senior athletes - team event category. Billiard sports coach Nip Hoi-yan was recognised in the junior athletes - individual sport category, while squash coach Lee Ho-yin was awarded in the junior athletes - team event category.

Fencing coach Maurizio Zomparelli achieved his first COY title. In 2025, he guided Choi Chun-yin to a phenomenal run of victories, including the Foil World Cup, the Asian Fencing Championships and the Grand Prix. Coach Zomparelli further steered Choi to Hong Kong’s first‑ever World Championships gold medal in the men’s foil individual event, a milestone that also saw the fencer rise to the top of the world rankings and marked a historic breakthrough for Hong Kong. Para swimming (intellectual disability) coach Leung Shuk-ying, receiving the COY for the second time, continued to lead her team to exceptional results, highlighted by Chan Yui-lam’s four silver medals at the 2025 Virtus World Swimming Championships in Bangkok, followed by her outstanding haul of 3 gold and 2 silver at the 12^th National Games for Persons with Disabilities.

Para fencing (physical disability) coach Wong Kam-kau earned the COY for the second consecutive year. Under his guidance, the women’s epee team, comprising Fan Pui-shan, Lam Ka-man, Tong Nga-ting and Yu Chui-yee, secured a silver medal at the 2025 Para Fencing World Championships. The team also reached the top of the world rankings in early 2026. Later, Lam Ka-man, Tong Nga-ting and Yu Chui-yee teamed up with Chung Yuen‑ping to clinch bronze in the women’s sabre team event at the 12^th National Games for Persons with Disabilities. Wushu coach Wong Chi-kwong claimed the COY accolade for the sixth time in his distinguished career. He mentored Chen Jinsong, Ho Yin-ching and Ting Kin-sing to a silver medal in the men’s duilian at the Wushu Taolu Asian Cup, before guiding Sham Hui-yu and Michelle Yeung to a bronze medal in the women’s duilian at the 17^th World Wushu Championships.

Billiard sports coach Nip Hoi-yan celebrated her second COY after leading young talent Wan Kwok-ho to Hong Kong’s first‑ever gold medal in the boys’ category at the 2025 WPA U19 Heyball World Championship.

Squash coach Lee Ho-yin, receiving his debut COY title, oversaw a year of exceptional results from his squad. The quartet of Cheung Tsz-ching, Chung Yee-ling, Ena Kwong and Helen Tang secured silver in the women’s team event at the World Junior Team Squash Championships 2025.

The Distinguished Services Award for Coaching was presented to karatedo coach Liu Hok-ming in recognition of his more than 50 years of dedication to the sport. Beginning his coaching career in 1973, coach Liu has served as Head Coach, Technical Consultant and Coaching Director of the Karatedo Federation of Hong Kong, China, alongside holding multiple positions in related area. Renowned for his ability to tailor training to the needs of each athlete, he has long incorporated sports medical and sports science support to nurture generations of elite athletes.

Volleyball coach Mak Tsz-shun was honoured with the Coach Education Award for his commitment to cultivating future coaching talent. With nearly two decades of experience as an educator, he excelled in applying a systematic training approach to inspire new coaches, while fostering a broader international outlook among them. His contributions have significantly advanced coach training and volleyball development in Hong Kong.

Rugby sevens coach Paul John received the Best Team Sport Coach Award. He has been coaching the rugby sevens team since 2017. In 2025, he led the men’s team to back‑to‑back leg titles in the Asia Rugby Sevens Series, securing the overall series championship, before guiding the team to an historic, unbeaten victory at the 15^th National Games on home soil.

A total of 154 coaches were honoured with the Coaching Excellence Awards for leading athletes or sports teams to outstanding results at international competitions in 2025, while 44 coaches received the Community Coach Recognition Awards for their contributions to the community. In addition, 44 full-time teachers were presented the School Coach Recognition Awards, acknowledging their efforts at the school level.

Hong Kong Coaching Committee and the Hong Kong Coaching Awards
The Hong Kong Coaching Committee was jointly established in 1991 by the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China and the HKSI. Its aim is to promote the standard and recognition of coaches of all levels through formulating short and long term coach development strategies and accreditation programmes in partnership with various National Sports Associations.

First launched in 1993, the Hong Kong Coaching Awards comprises seven award categories that recognise the dedication and contributions of coaches in the training and development of athletes in Hong Kong.

For the list of recipients for the 2025 Jockey Club Hong Kong Coaching Awards, please visit here. For the past recipients, please visit here.