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Sports Bulletin Vol.5, 2011

Contents

I. Sporting Achievements (1 - 30 April)

II. Other News


Badminton team wins 3 medals at the Li-ning New Zealand International Challenge

The Hong Kong badminton team won 2 silver and 1 bronze medal at the Li-ning New Zealand International Challenge held on 30 March - 3 April in Auckland, New Zealand.

Athlete Event Medal
Yip Pui-yin Women・s Singles Bronze
Poon Lok-yan, Tse Ying-suet Women・s Doubles Silver
Wong Wing-ki Men・s Singles Silver

Badminton team wins 2 medals at the Yonex Australian Open Grand Prix Gold

The Hong Kong badminton team won 2 bronze medals at the Yonex Australian Open Grand Prix Gold held on 5 - 10 April in Melbourne, Australia.

Athlete Event Medal
Poon Lok-yan, Tse Ying-suet Women・s Doubles Bronze
Chan Yan-kit Men・s Singles Bronze

Badminton team wins 3 medals at the Yonex - Sunrise India Open (Super Series)

The Hong Kong badminton team won 3 bronze medals at the Yonex - Sunrise India Open (Super Series) held on 26 April - 1 May in New Delhi, India.

Athlete Event Medal
Yip Pui-yin Women・s Singles Bronze
Poon Lok-yan, Tse Ying-suet Women・s Doubles Bronze
Hu Yun Men・s Singles Bronze

Badminton athlete Chan Hung-yung wins a bronze medal at the Ciputra Hanoi Vietnam Challenge

Badminton athlete Chan Hung-yung won a bronze medal in the Women・s Singles event at the Ciputra Hanoi Vietnam Challenge held on 29 March - 3 April in Hanoi, Vietnam.


Cycling athlete Choi Ki-ho wins a gold medal at the Tour de Korea

Cycling athlete Choi Ki-ho won the Individual General Classification at the Tour de Korea held on 15 - 24 April in Korea.


Squash team wins 3 medals at the 7th Buler Squash Challenge Cup

The Hong Kong squash team won 1 gold and 2 bronze medals at the 7th Buler Squash Challenge Cup held on 12 - 17 April in Hong Kong.

Athlete Event Medal
Au Wing-chi Women・s Singles Gold
Lau Siu-wai Men・s Singles Bronze
Lee Ho-yin Men・s Singles Bronze

 

 

 

 

Back row from left: Leo Wong (Senior Leisure Manager (Sports Funding), LCSD), Gary Lau (Manager, Free Town Watch Products Ltd), Au Wing-chi

Back row first right: David Mui (Chairman, Hong Kong Squash)

Front row first and second left: Lee Ho-yin, Lau Siu-wai

(Photo provided by Hong Kong Squash)


Squash athlete Au Wing-chi wins a silver medal at the 16th Asian Individual Squash Championships

Squash athlete Au Wing-chi won a silver medal in the Women・s Singles event at the 16th Asian Individual Squash Championships held on 26 - 30 April in Penang, Malaysia.

 

 

 

 

 

From left: Tony Choi (Head Squash Coach, HKSI), David Mui (Chairman, Hong Kong Squash), Au Wing-chi, Dr Trisha Leahy (Chief Executive, HKSI)
(Photo provided by Hong Kong Squash)

Squash athlete Chan Pui-hei wins a gold medal at the National Junior Series - Michelle Martin Classic

Squash athlete Chan Pui-hei won a gold medal in the 15 Years Girls event at the National Junior Series - Michelle Martin Classic held on 22 - 25 April in Sydney, Australia.


Table tennis team wins 6 medals at the South Africa Junior & Cadet Open

The Hong Kong table tennis team won 3 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medal at the South Africa Junior & Cadet Open held on 1 - 4 April in Cape Town, South Africa.

Athlete Event Medal
Hung Ka-tak Junior Boys・ Singles Silver
Hung Ka-tak Cadet Boys・ Singles Silver
Hung Wah-tak Cadet Boys・ Singles Gold
Hung Ka-tak, Hung Wah-tak Cadet Boys・ Doubles Gold
Kwan Man-ho Cadet Boys・ Doubles Bronze
Hung Ka-tak, Hung Wah-tak Cadet Boys・ Team Gold

Table tennis team wins 4 medals at the Spanish Open

The Hong Kong table tennis team won 1 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals at the Spanish Open held on 6 - 10 April in Almeria, Spain.

Athlete Event Medal
Lee Ho-ching Women・s Singles (U21) Bronze
Jiang Huajun Women・s Singles Silver
Tie Yana Women・s Singles Bronze
Jiang Huajun, Tie Yana Women・s Doubles Gold

Tennis team qualifies for Junior Davis Cup at the BNP Paribas World Finals

The Hong Kong tennis team (Wong Chun-hun, Yeung Pak-long and Cho Hyun Duk) won the 3rd position at the Junior Davis Cup at the BNP Paribas Asia/Oceania Qualifying held on 16 - 21 April in New Delhi, India, and would be qualified for the Junior Davis Cup at the BNP Paribas World Finals to be held on 27 September - 2 October in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

Back row second left: Yang Zijun (Team Captain)

Front row from left: Wong Chun-hun, Yeung Pak-long, Cho Hyun Duk

(Photo provided by the Hong Kong Tennis Association)

Tennis athlete Yeung Pak-long qualifies for the 7th National City Games

Tennis athlete Yeung Pak-long won the Boys・ Singles event at the 7th National City Games Qualifying held on 25 April - 8 May in Jinan, China, and would be qualified for the 7th National City Games to be held on 14 - 25 October in Nanchang, China.


Triathlon team wins 15 medals at the Aquathon Series - Race 1

The Hong Kong triathlon team won 6 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze medals at the Aquathon Series - Race 1 held on 10 April in Hong Kong.

Athlete Event Medal
Lee Yuk-ying Course A - Female Youth Open Bronze
Lo Jian-ying Course A - Female Youth Open Gold
Ng Yui-lam Course A - Female Youth Open Silver
Cheung Ting-yan Course D - Female Elite Open Gold
Choi Yan-yin Course A - Female Elite Junior Gold
Lam Sin-ching Course A - Female Elite Junior Silver
Wu Sum-yi Course A - Female Elite Junior Bronze
Chan Ka-lung Course A - Male Youth Open Silver
Michael Lam Course A - Male Youth Open Gold
Tse Chun-yin Course A - Male Youth Open Bronze
Chan Chun-lung Course D - Male Elite Open Bronze
Lo Ching-hin Course D - Male Elite Open Gold
Tam Joe-dick Course D - Male Elite Open Silver
Law Leong-tim Course A - Male Elite Junior Gold
Perry Wong Course A - Male Elite Junior Silver

Triathlon team wins 4 medals at the Subic Bay ITU Triathlon Asian Cup
The Hong Kong triathlon team won 2 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medal at the Subic Bay ITU Triathlon Asian Cup held on 30 April - 1 May in Subic Bay, Philippines.

Athlete

Event

Medal

Wan Tsz-ching

Junior Elite Female

Gold

Wu Sum-yi Junior Elite Female Silver
Law Leong-tim Junior Elite Male Gold
Li Tsz-hei Junior Elite Male Bronze

Wheelchair fencing team wins 8 medals at the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Cup

The Hong Kong wheelchair fencing team won 2 gold, 5 silver and 1 bronze medal at the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Cup held on 29 April - 1 May in Montreal, Canada.

Athlete Event Medal
Yu Chui-yee Women・s Epee (Individual A Class) Silver
Chan Yui-chong Women・s Epee (Individual B Class) Silver
Chan Yui-chong,
Fan Pui-shan,
Justine Charissa Ng,
Yu Chui-yee
Women・s Team Epee Silver
Yu Chui-yee Women・s Foil (Individual A Class) Silver
Chan Yui-chong Women・s Foil (Individual B Class) Silver
Tam Chik-sum Men・s Epee (Individual B Class) Bronze
Chan Wing-kin Men・s Foil (Individual A Class) Gold
Chan Wing-kin,
Cheong Meng-chai,
Tam Chik-sum
Men・s Team Sabre Gold

Back row from left: Lee Ge-wai (Physiotherapist, Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sports Association for the Physically Disabled (HKPC & SAPD)), Wang Ruiji (Team Leader and Head Coach, HKPC & SAPD), Cheong Meng-chai, Justine Charissa Ng, Fan Pui-shan, Yu Chui-yee, Chen Weijing (Coach, HKPC & SAPD)

Front row from left: Leung Chi-kwong, Chan Wing-kin, Tam Chik-sum, Chan Yui-chong

(Photo provided by the Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sports Association for the Physically Disabled)


Elite results roundup (1 - 31 March)
  Name Event Position / No. Of Entries
 
Badminton
German Junior 2011 Cheung Ngan-yi Women's Singles 1st/ 62
(10/3/2011, Berlin, Germany)  
  Ng Ka-long Men's Singles 3rd/ 88
   
  Lee Chun-hei, Ng Ka-long Men's Doubles 3rd/ 48
   
  Lee Chun-hei Mixed Doubles 2nd/ 52
 
Cycling  
World Track Championships Kwok Ho-ting Scratch, Men 1st/ 21
(23/3/2011, Apeldoorn, Netherlands)  
   
Fencing  
Asian Junior & Cadet Fencing Championships Chu Ka-mong Women's Epee (Junior) 2nd/ 41
(4/3/2011, Bangkok, Thailand)  
  Women's Epee (Cadet) 3rd/ 41
 
  Chan Hiu-ching Women's Sabre (Cadet) 1st/ 28
   
  Nicholas Edward Choi  Men's Foil (Junior) 3rd/ 65
 
  Chan Ho-yin Men's Foil (Cadet) 1st/ 39
   
  Tam Yuk-wang Men's Foil (Cadet) 3rd/ 39
   
  Jackson Wang Men's Sabre (Cadet) 1st/ 34
   
  Li Sze-hou Men's Sabre (Cadet) 3rd/ 34
   
  Natasha Erica Choi, Chu Ka-mong,
Lin Yik-hei, Mau Yuen-ching
Women's Epee, Team (Junior) 3rd/ 10
 
  Chu Ka-mong, Lin Yik-hei,
Tam Pui-ying
Women's Epee, Team (Cadet) 1st/ 9
 
  Ho Siu-in, Lam Hin-wai,
Shum Ka-ki, Wan Pui-yin
Women's Sabre, Team (Junior) 1st/ 10
 
  Chan Hiu-ching, Tiffany Chan,
Wong Ying-tung
Women's Sabre, Team (Cadet) 1st/ 6
   
  Chan Ho-yin, Nicholas Edward Choi,
Tam Yuk-wang, Yeung Chi-ka
Men's Foil, Team (Junior) 3rd/ 16
   
  Chan Ho-yin, Tam Yuk-wang,
Tang Hong, Yeung Chi-ka
Men's Foil, Team (Cadet) 2nd/ 9
   
  Low Ho-tin, Jackson Wang,
Yan Hon-pan, Yau Man-fung
Men's Sabre, Team (Junior) 2nd/ 12
 
  Chan Hoi-kin, Iam Chung-yin,
Li Sze-hou, Jackson Wang
Men's Sabre, Team (Cadet) 1st/ 8
   
Squash  
CIMB KL Open 2011 Au Wing-chi Women's Singles 3rd/ 28
(13/3/2011, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)  
 
Table Tennis
2011 Italian Junior & Cadet Open Hung Ka-tak Cadet Boys' Singles 3rd/ 106
(2/3/2011, Lignano, Italy)  
  Hung Wah-tak Cadet Boys' Singles 2nd/ 106
   
  Hung Ka-tak, Hung Wah-tak Cadet Boys' Doubles 2nd/ 29
   
  Hung Ka-tak, Hung Wah-tak Cadet Boys' Team 1st/ 20
   
Polish Open 2011 Lee Ho-ching Women's Singles (U21) 1st/ 36
(16/3/2011, Wladyslawowo, Poland)  
  Ng Wing-nam Women's Singles (U21) 2nd/ 36
   
  Cheung Yuk, Li Ching Men's Doubles 3rd/ 59
 
Tenpin Bowling  
2010 ABF Tour - Tournament of Champions Ng Tsz-yin Women's Events 2nd/ 14
(21/3/2011, Kuwait)  
   
ABF Tour 2010 - Kuwait Cheung Chun-chung Men's Events 3rd/ 16
(23/3/2011, Kuwait)  
   
Triathlon  
2011 Mekong Triathlon Asian Cup Choi Yan-yin Sprint Triathlon - Junior Girls 1st/ 10
(25/3/2011, Chaingrai Province, Thailand)  
  Lam Sin-ching Sprint Triathlon - Junior Girls 2nd/ 10
   
  Wu Sum-yi Sprint Triathlon - Junior Girls 3rd/ 10
   
  Perry Wong Sprint Triathlon - Junior Boys 3rd/ 31
   
  Lo Ching-hin Triathlon - U23 Men 3rd/ 13
   
  Ho King-fun Triathlon - U23 Men 1st/ 13
   
  Overall (Elite + U23) 2nd/ 23
   
Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sports Association for the Physically Disabled  
IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Cup Justine Charissa Ng Women's Epee (Ind) - Cat A 3rd/ 23
(31/3/2011, Malaga, Spain)  
  Fan Pui-shan Women's Foil (Ind) - Cat A 2nd/ 25
 
  Chan Wing-kin Men's Foil (Ind) - Cat A 1st/ 37
   
  Chan Wing-kin, Cheong Meng-chai,
Chung Ting-ching, Wong Tang-tat
Men's Team Foil (Open) 1st/ 10

Democratic Party members visit HKSI

Legislative Councillors Emily Lau and Kam Nai-wai, joined by other District Councillors and community officers from the Democratic Party, visited the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) on 18 April. They toured the elite training and support service facilities for athletes, and met with HKSI management, coaches and elite athletes to understand athletes' training and education support.

  Back row, third from left: Ko Lai-chak (table tennis athlete), Li Ching (table tennis athlete), Kam Nai-wai, Chan Kong-wah (Table Tennis Coach, HKSI), Li Huifen (Table Tennis Coach, HKSI), Dr Trisha Leahy (Chief Executive, HKSI), Emily Lau

Front row from right: Lee Ka-wai (karatedo athlete), To Yu-hang (retired wushu athlete), Law Hiu-fung (rowing athlete)

Nanjing Sport Institute visits HKSI

The Nanjing Sport Institute (NSI) signed a memorandum of collaboration with the HKSI in July last year. In an attempt to have a thorough understanding of HKSI・s management system, organisation structure and athletic training, an 11-member delegation led by Zhang Xiong, President of NSI, visited the HKSI on 15 - 19 April. They had in-depth exchange with the HKSI Management and coaches on various areas including sport policies, elite training, sport marketing, public relations and facility management; and toured the HKSI sports training facilities.

From left: Dr Trisha Leahy (Chief Executive, HKSI), Zhang Xiong (President, NSI)

From left: Sun Zhian (Deputy Director of Badminton Department and Head Coach, NSI), Huang Xu (Deputy Director of Gymnastics Department, NSI), Dr Raymond So (Sports Science & Medicine Coordinator, HKSI), Jin Song (Director of the Party’s Office & Institute Office, NSI), Yin Guang (Deputy Director of Subject Development Office, NSI), Xiao Aihua (Director of Fencing & Bicycling Department, NSI), Luo Futing (Bicycling Team Leader, NSI), Dr Trisha Leahy, Zhang Yu (Deputy Director of General Service Office, NSI), Zhang Xiong, Godwin Fung (Director, Corporate Services, HKSI), Zhang Jian (Director of Swimming Department, NSI), Margaret Siu (Head, Coaching Support Services, HKSI), Hui Jun (Head Table Tennis Coach, HKSI), Tai Defa (Deputy Director of Training Management Department, NSI); First right: Meng Jie (President of Hospital, NSI)

Wong Kam-po endorses MiLi brand

With his iconic energetic image, veteran cyclist Wong Kam-po, one of the most sought-after athletes by commercial organisations, was recently invited by MiLi to endorse the brand. Being a manufacturer of rechargeable battery of mobile phones and computer notebooks in the Mainland, MiLi found Wong・s perseverance and endurance shown in the sport match the features of its products. A press conference was held on 28 April in Shenzhen to announce the collaboration, and promotions would be launched at both local and overseas markets.

Right: Wong Kam-po Second left: Wong Kam-po

Lee Wai-sze attends Sing Tao Group Activity

Since capturing the first gold medal for Hong Kong at the Guangzhou Asian Games last year, cyclist Lee Wai-sze has drawn much positive attention from the public. Sing Tao Magazine Group also appreciates her perseverance, and invited her to officiate the kick-off ceremony of the Student Move Up campaign on 10 April, where she shared her story to encourage local students to participate in different activities, as well as to nurture positive values and proactive attitudes at a young age.

Lee Wai-sze (right)  

Yu Chui-yee shares life story with ING (Hong Kong) Life

Once again, wheelchair fencer Yu Chui-yee has been invited to be a speaker of a commercial activity. She shared her story with over 200 top agents of ING (Hong Kong) Life on 15 April, and received high recognition to her dedication to life and sports.

  Yu Chui-yee

New references at the Sports Information Centre (SIC)

The complete guide to sports nutrition (6th edition)
(SIC call no.: TX361 .A8 B42 2009)

This book was published by A&C Black in 2009 and authored by Anita Bean, a registered sports nutritionist highly respected in the UK and an accomplished sportsperson. It contains information on how to maximise endurance and stamina through exercise and nutrition, how to calculate optimal calorie intake and how to calculate carbohydrate and protein requirements to achieve fitness goals. It also contains specific advice on the design of specific diet which is based on age, gender and overall current fitness level to cut fat, build muscle and improve fitness and vitality. The new edition is fully updated to include the latest research and advice on all aspects of sports nutrition, with colour illustration. The practical handbook is essential to sportspersons and fitness enthusiasts.
 
Media relations in sport
(SIC call no.: GV742 .M43 2010)
Published by Fitness Information Technology in 2010 and written by Brad Schultz, Philip H. Caskey and Craig Esherick, the book covers various aspects of media relations, from developing interviewing skills, progressing all the way through writing news releases, event management, crisis management, as well as legal and ethical issues. Readers will understand the full range of functions within the realm of sport public relations and they will learn how to be proactive and progressive in their public relations practices. The book is ideal for students in sport management, journalism public relations or communications.