Removal Notice
The headquarters of the HKSI will move to Wu Kwai Sha Youth Village. New address is effective from 1 January 2007 as follows:
Hong Kong Sports Institute
2 On Chun Street
Ma On Shan,
Sha Tin, N.T.
Hong Kong
(Phone no., fax no., URL and email address remain unchanged)
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Contents
I. Sporting Achievements
II. Other News
- Talent identification experts share coaching tips at the Hongkong Bank Foundation Elite Coaches Seminar
The annual Hongkong Bank Foundation Elite Coaches Seminar, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Coaching Committee and the All-China Sports Federation, was held on 21 October at the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI). Distinguished speakers from Australia, Canada and China shared their knowledge and experiences.
- HKSI Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme boosts morale of Hong Kong athletes for the Asian Games and FESPIC Games
Hong Kong medal winners at the two forthcoming Major Games ˇV Doha Asian Games and the Far East & South Pacific Games for the Disabled (FESPIC Games) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia will continue to receive cash awards from the HKSI Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme this year.
- Visit and exchange
- New references at the Sports Information Centre (SIC)
Two new books on sports management and sports law are now available at the SIC.
Cycling team wins two medals at the 12th Asian Mountain Bike Championships
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The Hong Kong cycling team won 1 gold medal and 1 silver medal at the 12th Asian Mountain Bike Championships held on 26-29 October in An Giang Province, Vietnam.
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Medal |
Chan Chun-hing |
Cross country event |
Silver medal |
Tsui King-man |
Downhill event |
Gold medal |
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Swimmer Leung Shu-hang (Hong Kong Sports Association for the Mentally Handicapped) sets a new world record at the Hong Kong Age Group Long Course Swimming Championships
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Congratulations to Hong Kong swimmer Leung Shu-hang (Hong Kong Sports Association for the Mentally Handicapped) for setting a new world record for womenˇ¦s 400m individual medley at 5:33.60 at the Hong Kong Age Group Long Course Swimming Championships held on 3-5 November. The previous world record was 5:34.67. |
Tenpin bowler Wu Siu-hong wins a gold medal at the Vienna Open
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Hong Kong tenpin bowler Wu Siu-hong won a gold medal in the menˇ¦s individual event at the Vienna Open held on 17-22 October in Vienna, Austria. Wu Siu-hong is the first Hong Kong tenpin bowler to win the European Bowling Tour.
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Windsurfing team wins 2 medals at the IMCO World Championships
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| The Hong Kong windsurfing team won 1 gold and 1 silver medal at the IMCO World Championships held on 14-21 October in Shenzhen, China. |
Athlete |
Event |
Medal |
Cheng Kwok-fai |
Mistral men |
Gold medal |
Chan King-yin |
Mistral men |
Silver medal |
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Cheng Kwok-fai |
Windsurfing team wins 4 medals at the RS:X Asian Championships cum Hong Kong Open Windsurfing Championships
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The Hong Kong windsurfing team won 3 gold medals and 1 silver medal at the RS:X Asian Championships cum Hong Kong Open Windsurfing Championships held on 25-31 October in Cheung Chau, Hong Kong.
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Event |
Medal |
Chan Wai-kei |
IMCO women |
Gold medal |
Ho Chi-Ho |
IMCO men heavyweight |
Gold medal |
Cheng Kwok-fai |
IMCO men lightweight |
Gold medal |
Chan King-yin |
IMCO men lightweight |
Silver medal |
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Second left: Chan King-yin
First right: Cheng Kwok-fai |
Ho Chi-ho |
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Chan Wai-kei |
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Hong Kong team wins 101 medals at the Special Olympics Shanghai Invitational Games
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Congratulations to the Hong Kong team for winning 46 gold, 37 silver and 18 bronze medals at the Special Olympics Shanghai Invitational Games held on 12-20 October in Shanghai, China. A total of 45 athletes competed in 7 events this year. |
Photo provided by the Hong Kong Sports Association for the Mentally Handicapped |
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Hong Kong team wins 5 medals at the 7th National Games for Disabled Persons
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| Congratulations to the Hong Kong team for winning 1 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals at the 7th National Games for Disabled Persons held on 14-20 October in Kunming, China. A total of 17 athletes competed in 3 events this year. |
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The wheelchair fencing teams
Photo provided by the Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sports Association for the Physically Disabled |
Elite results roundup (15 September ˇV 14 October)
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| Badminton |
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| Japan Open 2006 |
Wang Chen |
Women's singles |
3rd/ 47 |
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| 2006 Volkswagen Open - Japan |
Tie Yana |
Women's doubles |
1st/ 13 |
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Zhang Rui |
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Ko Lai-chak |
Men's doubles |
3rd/ 84 |
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Li Ching |
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| 2006 Women World Cup |
Tie Yana |
Women's singles |
4th/ 16 |
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| Osim 2006 Hong Kong ITU Triathlon Asian Cup |
Lee Chi-wo |
Male elite |
2nd/ 23 |
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Mak So-ning |
Female elite |
3rd/ 7 |
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| 2006 ITU Macau Asian Cup Triathlon |
Mak So-ning |
Female elite under 23 |
2nd/ 7 |
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Wright Andrew James |
Male elite under 23 |
1st/ 9 |
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Leung Ching-yin |
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2nd/ 9 |
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Lau Ching-yin |
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3rd/ 9 |
Shanghai Sports Bureau visits HKSI
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An eight-member delegation paid a visit to the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) on 20 October. They toured the HKSI facilities and exchanged views with the HKSI management on elite training issues. |
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New references at the Sports Information Centre (SIC)
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Principles and practice of sport management (2nd edition) |
Edited by Lisa P. Masteralexis, Carol A. Barr, Mary A. Hums and published by Jones and Bartlett Publishers in 2005, the latest edition continues to provide substantive information on sports management, sports law, sports finance, sports ethics, and sports history supplemented by up-to-date case studies. It contains new chapters on sports sales and sports sponsorship. This book is useful for sports managers and those preparing for a career in sports management. |
Sports law and regulation ˇV cases, materials, and problems |
Edited by Matthew J. Mitten et al. and published by Aspen Publishers in 2005, the book covers a variety of legal issues affecting the sports industry. It includes not only principal cases and legal principles, but also explanatory materials and questions to facilitate reader understanding. Another book titled ˇ§Sports law ˇV cases, documents, and materialsˇ¨ which is available from the SIC, provide supplementary reading materials. Sports management professionals, event organisers and sports law practitioners will find it useful. |
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