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Sports Bulletin Vol.12, 2010
Contents
I. Sporting Achievements (1 - 30 November)
II. Other News
Hong Kong delegation wins 40 medals at the 16th Asian Games
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The Hong Kong delegation achieved their best-ever results at the Asian Games by setting a new Asian record in the Cycling (Track) Women’s 500m Time Trial and winning a total of 40 medals, comprising 8 gold, 15 silver and 17 bronze medals.
The 16th Asian Games was held on 12 - 27 November in Guangzhou, China; a total of 395 athletes represented Hong Kong in 34 sports and 43 disciplines at the Games. |
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| Yip Pui-yin (Badminton-Women’s Singles Bronze Medallist)
| From left: Leung Chun-shek, Tang Chiu-mang, Liao Shun-yin, Kwan Ki-cheong
(Rowing-Lightweight Men’s Four Bronze Medallists)
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From left: Wu Siu-hong, Tseng Tak-hin, Cheung Chun-chung, Mak Cheuk-yin, Tsang Pak-kei, Yeung Wai-ki
(Tenpin Bowling-Men's Team of Five Bronze Medallists)
(Photo provided by abf-online.org)
| From left: Lau Siu-wai, Lee Ho-yin, Kwong Yu-shun, Au Chun-ming (Squash-Men’s Team Bronze Medallists);
Mui Ying-yuen (Chairman, Hong Kong Squash);
Au Wing-chi, Chan Ho-ling, Liu Tsz-ling, Chiu Wing-yin
(Squash-Women’s Team Silver Medallists)
(Photo provided by Hong Kong Squash)
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From left: Chan Ho-ling (Squash-Women’s Individual Bronze Medallist), Au Wing-chi (Squash-Women’s Individual Silver Medallist)
(Photo provided by Hong Kong Squash)
| Chan Chun-hing (Cycling-Men’s Cross-country Gold Medallist)
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| First left: Wong Wan-yiu (Cycling-Women’s Points Race Silver Medallist)
| From left: Kwok Ho-ting, Choi Ki-ho, Cheung King-lok,
Cheung King-wai (Cycling-Men’s Team Pursuit Silver Medallist)
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| Wong Kam-po (Cycling-Men’s Individual Road Race Gold and Men’s Points Race Silver Medallist)
| Middle: Lee Wai-sze (Cycling-Women’s 500m Time Trial Gold and Women’s Sprint Bronze Medallist)
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Cheung King-lok (Cycling-Men’s Individual Pursuit Silver Medallist)
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Badminton athletes Chan Hung-yung and Lo Lok-kei win a bronze medal at the Malaysia International Challenge
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Badminton athletes Chan Hung-yung and Lo Lok-kei won a bronze medal in the Mixed Doubles event at the Malaysia International Challenge held on 9 - 14 November in Sabah, Malaysia. |
Billiard athlete Fu Ka-chun wins a bronze medal at the Premier League
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Billiard athlete Fu Ka-chun won a bronze medal in the individual event at the Premier League held on 27 November in Norfolk, United Kingdom. |
Table tennis team wins 2 medals at the Global Junior Circuit Finals
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The Hong Kong table tennis team won 2 silver medals at the Global Junior Circuit Finals held on 30 October - 7 November in Hyderabad, India.
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Event |
Medal |
| Lee Ho-ching |
Junior Girls’ Singles |
Silver |
| Chiu Chung-hei |
Junior Boys’ Singles |
Silver |
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Table tennis athlete Doo Hoi-kem wins 2 medals at the Global Cadet Challenge
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Table tennis athlete Doo Hoi-kem won 2 gold medals at the Global Cadet Challenge held on 30 October - 7 November in Hyderabad, India.
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Event |
Medal |
| Doo Hoi-kem |
Cadet Girls’ Doubles |
Gold |
| Doo Hoi-kem |
Cadet Girls’ Team |
Gold |
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Tenpin bowling team wins 3 medals at the 11th Chinese Taipei International Open
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The Hong Kong tenpin bowling team won 1 silver and 2 bronze medals at the 11th Chinese Taipei International Open held on 16 November - 5 December in Taoyuan, Taiwan.
| Athlete |
Event |
Medal |
| Fung Suet-yee |
Women’s Open Masters |
Bronze |
| Chow Hoi-leung |
Men’s Open Masters |
Bronze |
| Wu Siu-hong |
Men’s Open Masters |
Silver |
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Wheelchair fencing team wins 11 medals at the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Championships
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The Hong Kong wheelchair fencing team won 5 gold, 2 silver and 4 bronze medals at the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Championships held on 4 - 12 November in Paris, France.
| Athlete |
Event |
Medal |
| Chan Yui-chong |
Women's Epee Individual (Cat. B) |
Silver |
| Fan Pui-shan |
Women's Epee Individual (Cat. A) |
Bronze |
| Justine Charissa Ng |
Women's Epee Individual (Cat. A) |
Bronze |
| Yu Chui-yee |
Women's Epee Individual (Cat. A) |
Gold |
| Chan Yui-chong |
Women's Foil Individual (Cat. B) |
Gold |
| Fan Pui-shan |
Women's Foil Individual (Cat. A) |
Bronze |
| Justine Charissa Ng |
Women's Foil Individual (Cat. A) |
Bronze |
| Yu Chui-yee |
Women's Foil Individual (Cat. A) |
Gold |
Chan Yui-chong, Fan Pui-shan, Justine Charissa Ng,
Yu Chui-yee |
Women's Team Epee (Open) |
Gold |
Chan Yui-chong, Fan Pui-shan, Justine Charissa Ng,
Yu Chui-yee |
Women's Team Foil (Open) |
Gold |
| Chan Wing-kin, Leung Fai-shing, Tam Chik-sum |
Men's Team Sabre (Open) |
Silver |
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From left: Chan Yui-chong, Yu Chui-yee, Justine Charissa Ng,
Fan Pui-shan
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| (Photos provided by the Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sports Association for the Physically Disabled)
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Elite results roundup (1 - 31 October)
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Position / No. Of Entries |
| Badminton |
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| Yonex Sunrise Vietnam GP Open 2010 |
Wei Nan |
Men's Singles |
2nd/ 104 |
| (5/10/2010, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) |
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Yohan Hadikusumo Wiratama, Wong Wai-hong |
Men's Doubles |
2nd/ 61 |
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Tse Ying-suet, Yohan Hadikusumo Wiratama |
Mixed Doubles |
2nd/ 46 |
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| Denmark Open 2010 (Super Series) |
Hu Yun |
Men's Singles |
3rd/ 48 |
| (26/10/2010, Copenhagen, Denmark) |
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| Asian Youth U17 & U15 Championships 2010 |
Lee Cheuk-yiu |
Boy's Singles (Under 15) |
3rd/ 64 |
| (27/10/2010, Tokyo, Japan) |
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Ng Ka-long |
Boy's Singles (Under 17) |
2nd/ 64 |
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| 2010 Asian BMX Championships |
Steven Wong |
Men's Elite |
1st/ 19 |
| (1/10/2010, Jecheon City, Korea) |
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| Crocodile Squash Challenge Cup 2010 |
Au Wing-chi |
Women's Singles |
1st/ 18 |
| (28/10/2010, Hong Kong, China) |
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Chan Ho-ling |
Women's Singles |
3rd/ 18 |
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Lee Ka-man |
Women's Singles |
3rd/ 18 |
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| Table Tennis |
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| Liebherr 2010 Hungarian Open |
Lau Sui-fei |
Women's Singles |
3rd/ 107 |
| (20/10/2010, Budaors, Hungary) |
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Tie Yana |
Women's Singles |
1st/ 107 |
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| Liebherr 2010 Austrian Open |
Jiang Huajun, Tie Yana |
Women's Doubles |
3rd/ 72 |
| (20/10/2010, Wels, Austria) |
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Jiang Tianyi, Tang Peng |
Men's Doubles |
1st/ 72 |
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| Windsurfing |
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| 2010 RS:X Asian Championships |
Chan Wai-kei |
RS:X Women |
1st/ 7 |
| (1/10/2010, Penghu, Taiwan) |
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Ho Chi-ho |
RS:X Men |
3rd/ 16 |
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Leung Ho-tsun |
RS:X Men |
1st/ 16 |
Hongkong Bank Foundation Continuing Coach Education Programme (CCEP)
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| A seminar on "Technical Support on Athletes’ Physical Training and Injury Prevention" organised by the Hong Kong Coaching Committee was held on 16 November at the Olympic House. Professor Jiao Wei of the Beijing Sport University shared how technology assisted sports teams’ physical training and injury prevention. Around 250 coaches attended the seminar. |
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From left: Avia Chan (Coach Education Manager, HKSI),
Professor Jiao Wei |
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Sports Excellence, Volume 10 available online
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The latest issue of HKSI publication Sports Excellence was published on 21 December as a supplement of Ming Pao Daily, bringing news of local elite sports and the work of the HKSI to the public. An online edition (in Chinese only) is now available at the HKSI website; please click here to view it. |
Wong Wan-yiu participates in World Vision charity event
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Cyclist Wong Wan-yiu, who showed great perseverance and determination in winning a silver medal at the Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games after encountering an accident during the cycling competition, has received a lot of positive attention in the local community. Following the conclusion of the Games, she was invited to participate in the kick-off ceremony of World Vision’s child sponsorship programme on 5 December, where she shared her “never-give-up” story with Hong Kong children. Wong also accepted the honorary title of “You are my hero”, selected by local children for being a good role model in their hearts.
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| Wong Wan-yiu (back row, third from right)
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Dick Lau invited as presenting guest of DAB sports day
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With his healthy image as an elite athlete, squash player Lau Siu-wai was invited as a presenting guest at the sports day of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) on 5 December, which aimed to promote the benefits of exercise and enhance public interest in sports.
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| Lau Siu-wai (front row, first from right)
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New references at the Sports Information Centre (SIC)
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Research methods in sport
(SIC call no.: GV706.8 .S65 2010) |
Published by the Learning Matters in 2010 and authored by Mark Smith, this book introduces various research methods, and how to select, apply and combine research methods. This text contains both current methodologies and practical advices to students and staff. Learning activities, real life examples and guidance on further study are also provided. It is a comprehensive resource specially written for research students on sports studies course. |
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ACSM’s health-related physical fitness assessment manual (third edition)
(SIC call no.: GV 436 .A35 2010) |
Published by the American College of Sports Medicine in 2010 and edited by Leonard A. Kaminsky, the manual shows how to conduct assessments appropriately for body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory fitness. The new edition includes updated references, more diagrams and pictures, and new material on physical activity assessments, considerations for medication usage, and common measurement errors. It is a useful reference to all sport professionals. |
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