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| Hong Kong's Athletics team enjoyed a successful trip to the Asian Athletics Championships in Bhubaneshwar, India from 6 to 9 July, returning with three medals in a confidence-boosting display ahead of major events this year as well as next year's Asian Games … More
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Triathlete Oscar Louis Coggins crowned the ASTC Asian Championships
Hong Kong junior triathlete Oscar Louis Coggins had the most impressive result of his promising triathlon career with victory in the Junior Men's category at the ASTC Asian Championships in Palembang, Indonesia …
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Terrific month for Hong Kong squash team at junior and senior levels
There were solid results at junior and senior level for Hong Kong's squash squad, as they picked up a gold and three bronze medals …
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Nicholas Brian Bezy crowned European youth champion in sailing's Laser Radial class
Talented junior sailor Nicholas Brian Bezy recorded one of Hong Kong sailing's best results in many years as he won the 2017 European Trophy at the Laser Radial Youth European Championships held from 6 to 13 July in Gdynia, Poland …
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| II. Sporting Achievements (1 ‑ 31 July)
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Athletics team wins 3 medals at the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships
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Hong Kong's Athletics team enjoyed a successful trip to the Asian Athletics Championships in Bhubaneshwar, India from 6 to 9 July, returning with three medals in a confidence-boosting display ahead of major events this year as well as next year's Asian Games.
Rio Olympian Chan Ming-tai won silver in the long jump, while Yeung Man-wai was also the 1st runner-up in the high jump.
The 4x100m relay team of Ng Ka-fung, So Chun-hong, Tang Yik-chun, Tsui Chi-ho and Wan Hin-chung won bronze, making it four consecutive medals at the Asian Championships in a row at which the team has medalled.
Hong Kong long-jump record-holder Chan Ming-tai reached 8.03m in his final, achieving the best personal record this year.
Chan twice broke the eight-metre mark in the final, a timely boost ahead of World University Games and China National Games.
"It is highly significant and shows the efforts of myself and my coaches have not been going to waste," said 22-year-old Chan, who has been adjusting his technique.
He said the Asian Championships medal would "greatly enhance" his confidence. "Hopefully through practice I can more consistently break eight metres, and that will mean more medals."
Hong Kong's high-jump medal was won by Yeung, 22, who is enjoying an excellent season after smashing her own local record with 1.88m in May.
She felt she could have equalled that mark in India, and was a little disappointed not to have won the gold as she failed to match the 1.84m set by Uzbekistan's Nadiya Dusanova - but the event was still a major learning experience.
"The performance was fairly satisfactory," said Yeung, whose event was held in a torrential downpour that saw it suspended for half an hour. "But in practice the day before I felt I could do a personal best and in fact I believe I can do better."
The relay team ran 39.53 seconds to earn a fourth consecutive medal at the Asian Championships and local 100m record holder Tsui Chi-ho said this one had been much more difficult than the previous three.
"We have not had many relay events and the team's form has not been great," he admitted, "so to get a bronze we have to be very satisfied."
Wan Hin-chung and So Chun-hong added that the atmosphere at the championships would stand them in good stead for the future, helping them cope with the nerves of competing in major events.
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Event |
Medal |
| 22nd Asian Athletics Championships / 6 to 9 July / Bhubaneswar, India |
| Chan Ming-tai |
Men's Long Jump |
Silver |
| Yeung Man-wai |
Women's High Jump |
Silver |
Ng Ka-fung, So Chun-hong, Tang Yik-chun,
Tsui Chi-ho, Wan Hin-chung |
Men's 4 x 100m Relay |
Bronze |
| China Youth (Age 14-15) Athletics Championships / 19 to 22 July / Liaoning, China |
| Lai Yan-hei |
Girls' High Jump |
Silver |
Chan Chi-keung*, Chan Ching-yeung,
Chan Yuk-hei*, Fung Chi-lok |
Boys' 4 x 100m Relay |
Bronze |
*Non-HKSI Scholarship Athlete
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Yeung Man-wai |
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From left: So Chun-hong, Ng Ka-fung, Tang Yik-chun, Tsui Chi-ho
(Photos provided by the Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association) |
Left: Chan Ming-tai |
Triathlete Oscar Louis Coggins crowned the ASTC Asian Championships |
Hong Kong junior triathlete Oscar Louis Coggins had the most impressive result of his promising triathlon career with victory in the Junior Men's category at the ASTC Asian Championships in Palembang, Indonesia.
Seventeen-year-old Coggins finished in 59 minutes 13 seconds to cross the line more than a minute ahead of the second and third-place athletes from Chinese Taipei and Mainland China respectively.
It was the first time Coggins had climbed the top step of the podium at a major event - though he has been mostly competing in the Elite category this year.
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2nd from left: Oscar Louis Coggins
(Photo provided by the Hong Kong Triathlon Association)
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Terrific month for Hong Kong squash team at junior and senior levels |
There were solid results at junior and senior level for Hong Kong's squash team, as they picked up a gold and three bronze medals.
Youngsters Chan Sin-yuk, Cheng Nga-ching, Ho Ka-wing and Lui Hui-lam showed the future is bright as they reached the semis at the World Junior Team Championships in New Zealand, beaten by top seeds and eventual champions Egypt.
At senior level, Liu Tsz-ling won a gold medal at the Women's Singles of the Victorian Open in Melbourne, Australia, with Ho Tze-lok reaching the semis, while Lee Ka-yi won bronze at the South Australian Open held in Adelaide.
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Event |
Medal |
| South Australian Open / 4 to 8 July / Adelaide, Australia |
| Lee Ka-yi |
Women's Singles |
Bronze |
| Victorian Open / 11 to 16 July / Melbourne, Australia |
| Liu Tsz-ling |
Women's Singles |
Gold |
| Ho Tze-lok |
Women's Singles |
Bronze |
| WSF World Junior Squash Championships / 19 to 29 July / Tauranga, New Zealand |
Chan Sin-yuk, Cheng Nga-ching,
Ho Ka-wing, Lui Hiu-lam |
Girls' Team |
Bronze |
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Liu Tsz-ling
(Photos provided by the Hong Kong Squash) |
From left: Lui Hiu-lam, Cheng Nga-ching, Ho Ka-wing, Chan Sin-yuk, Leung Kan-fai Dick (Squash Coach, HKSI) |
Nicholas Brian Bezy crowned European youth champion in sailing's Laser Radial class |
Talented junior sailor Nicholas Brian Bezy recorded one of Hong Kong sailing's best results in many years as he won the 2017 European Trophy at the Laser Radial Youth European Championships held from 6 to 13 July in Gdynia, Poland.
He had impressive performance at Poland, beating nearly 180 competitors to land the title, and hopes to keep the good form at the 13th National Games.
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Badminton athlete Ng Lai-ling (Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sports Association for the Physically Disabled)
wins 1 silver medal at the Para-Badminton National Championships |
Badminton athlete Ng Lai-ling (Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sports Association for the Physically Disabled) won a silver medal in the SL3 Women's Singles event at the Para-Badminton National Championships held from 9 to 16 July in Wenshan, China.
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Billiard sports athlete Lee Chun-wai wins 1 silver medal at the ACBS Asian 6-Reds and Teams Championship |
Billiard sports athlete Lee Chun-wai won a silver medal in the 6-Red Ball Snooker Singles event at the ACBS Asian 6-Reds and Teams Championship held from 28 June to 5 July in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
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Lee Chun-wai |
Dragon Boat team wins 1 silver medal at the 13th IDBF Junior & U24 World Nations Championships |
The Hong Kong dragon boat team won a silver medal at the 13th IDBF Junior & U24 World Nations Championships held from 28 to 30 July in Divonne-Les-Bains, France.
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Event |
Medal |
| U24 Dragon Boat Team |
Small Boat 200m U24 Open Race |
Silver |
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Gymnastics team wins 2 silver medals at the National Youth Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships |
The Hong Kong gymnastics team won 2 silver medals at the National Youth Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships held from 20 to 30 July in Jiangsu, China.
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Event |
Medal |
| Ali Sun-yi |
Girls' All Around (Group B) |
Silver |
Chan Siu-yan, Cheung Hei-tung, Lee Qingyan Darynne,
Ng Man-wai, Wong Ngo-ching |
Group's All Around (Group B) |
Silver |
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Karatedo team wins 4 medals at the 14th AKF Senior Championships cum 16th AKF Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships |
The Hong Kong karatedo team won 2 silver and 2 bronze medals at the 14th AKF Senior Championships cum 16th AKF Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships held from 13 to 17 July in Astana, Kazakhstan.
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Event |
Medal |
| Choi Wan-yu |
Female Individual Kumite -61 Kg |
Silver |
| Lo Sum-man |
Junior Female Individual Kata |
Silver |
| Tang Yu-hin |
Cadet Male Individual Kata |
Bronze |
| Li Chi-kong |
Junior Male Individual Kata |
Bronze |
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Shuttlecock team wins 2 bronze medals at the 9th World Shuttlecock Championships |
The Hong Kong shuttlecock team won 2 bronze medals at the 9th World Shuttlecock Championships held from 23 to 27 July in Hong Kong.
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Event |
Medal |
| Or Kwan-ho |
Men's Single |
Bronze |
Chan Ho-yin, Cheung Chun-ming, Hon Sze-ming,
Lau Ho-kan, Leung Kwan-ho, Or Kwan-ho |
Men's Team |
Bronze |
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Tenpin Bowling team wins 2 medals at the 43rd Hong Kong International Open Tenpin Bowling Championships |
The Hong Kong tenpin bowling team won a gold and a bronze medal at the 43rd Hong Kong International Open Tenpin Bowling Championships held from 9 to 15 July in Hong Kong.
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Event |
Medal |
| Tse Chun-hin |
Youth Open Events |
Gold |
| Wong Tsz-wai |
Youth Open Events |
Bronze |
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Tenpin Bowling team wins 2 medals at the ABF Tour - Hong Kong |
The Hong Kong tenpin bowling team won a silver and a bronze medal at the ABF Tour - Hong Kong held on 16 July in Hong Kong.
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Event |
Medal |
| Wu Siu-hong |
Men's Event |
Silver |
| Ng Tsz-yin |
Women's Event |
Bronze |
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Tennis athlete Ng Ki-lung wins 1 bronze medal at the Dyadora Trophy |
Tennis athlete Ng Ki-lung won a bronze medal in the Boys' Singles (Under 16) event at the Dyadora Trophy held from 1 to 9 July in Timisoara, Romania.
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Tennis team wins 1 bronze medal at the China Junior 12 Beijing (Grade 2) |
The Hong Kong tennis team won a bronze medal at the China Junior 12 Beijing (Grade 2) held from 4 to 8 July in Beijing, China.
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Event |
Medal |
| Denton Ho, Lam Ching |
Boys' Doubles |
Bronze |
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Tennis team wins 1 gold medal at the Fed Cup - Asia/Oceania Zone Group II |
The Hong Kong tennis team won a gold medal at the Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group II held from 17 to 22 July in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
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Event |
Medal |
Chong Wong Eudice, Ip Cheng Katherine,
Ng Kwan-yau, Zhang Ling |
Team |
Gold |
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From left: Chong Wong Eudice, Yu Hiu-tung (Fed Cup Captain), Zhang Ling, Ng Kwan-yau, Ip Cheng Katherine
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Elite results roundup (1 ‑ 30 June)
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All China Junior (U20) Athletics Championships
(3-5/6/2017, Inner Mongolia, China) |
Wong Cheuk-hei |
Men's 100m |
3rd/50 |
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Tour de Korea
(14-18/6/2017, South Korea) |
Cheung King-lok, Chiu Ho-san,
Choy Hiu-fung, |
Team General Classification |
3rd/20 |
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Fung Ka-hoo, Lau Wan-hei,
Lau Wan-yau |
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| China National Road Championships cum China National Junior Road Championships |
Cheung King-lok |
Men's Individual Time Trial |
1st/37 |
| (24-28/6/2017, Hebei, China) |
Chan Yik-ming |
Men's Junior Road Race |
1st/21 |
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| Blue Cross Insurance Asian Fencing Championships |
Cheung Ka-long |
Men's Foil Individual |
2nd/62 |
| (15-20/6/2017, Hong Kong) |
Kong Man-wai |
Women's Epee Individual |
2nd/53 |
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Fong Hoi-sun, Ho Sze-hou,
Lai Ka-tsun, Ng Ho-tin |
Men's Epee Team |
3rd/15 |
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Cheung Ka-long, Cheung Siu-lun,
Nicholas Edward Choi,
Yeung Chi-ka |
Men's Foil Team |
3rd/14 |
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Chang Chi-hin, Ho Sze-long,
Lam Hin-chung, Low Ho-tin |
Men's Sabre Team |
3rd/12 |
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Chu Ka-mong, Ho Tik-lam,
Kong Man-wai,Lin Yik-hei |
Women's Epee Team |
3rd/13 |
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Kimberley Vanessa Cheung,
Lau Cheuk-yu, Lin Po-heung,
Liu Yan-wai |
Women's Foil Team |
3rd/12 |
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Au Sin-ying, Chang Ngai-hing,
Ho Siu-in, Lam Hin-wai |
Women's Sabre Team |
3rd/12 |
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| WKF Karate1 Series A - Toledo |
Cheng Tsz-man |
Male Individual Kata |
2nd/83 |
| (17-18/6/2017, Toledo, Spain) |
Lau Mo-sheung |
Female Individual Kata |
3rd/73 |
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PBA 15th Penang (Malaysian) Junior Open
(30/6-5/7/2017, Penang, Malaysia) |
Chan Wui-ki |
Boys Under 19 |
3rd/31 |
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| Seamaster ITTF World Tour Platinum, LION Japan Open |
Mak Tze-wing |
Women's Singles (U21) |
3rd/12 |
| (16-18/6/2017, Tokyo, Japan) |
Soo Wai-yam |
Women's Singles (U21) |
3rd/12 |
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| Seamaster ITTF World Tour Platinum, China Open |
Wong Chun-ting |
Men's Singles |
3rd/83 |
| (22-25/6/2017, Chengdu, China) |
Doo Hoi-kem |
Women's Singles (U21) |
3rd/19 |
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Doo Hoi-kem, Lee Ho-ching |
Women's Doubles |
3rd/15 |
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Asian Junior and Cadet Table Tennis Championships
(29/6-4/7/2017, Asan, South Korea) |
Chau Wing-sze, Lee Ka-yee,
Ng Wing-lam |
Cadet Girls' Team |
3rd/14 |
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Fung Wai-chu, Leung Ka-wan*, Wang Liyong, Wong Chin-yau |
Junior Girls' Team |
3rd/13 |
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Tsang Tsz-tsun, Wong Chin-yau |
Junior Mixed Doubles |
3rd/19 |
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| Wheelchair fencing (Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sports Association for the Physically Disabled) |
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Yu Chui-yee |
Women's Epee Individual (Cat. A) |
1st/28 |
| (28/6-3/7/2017, Warsaw, Poland) |
Yu Chui-yee |
Women's Foil Individual (Cat. A) |
1st/26 |
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How full-time fencer Cheung Ka-long sees what "gentleman" means? |
Always in fencing gear, full-time athlete Cheung Ka-long dressed up on 5 July for the press event of Baume et Mercier held at KONG Art Space. Decided to train full-time at the age of 17, he was invited to share with 100 guests his sports life and how he relates sports spirit and gentleman manner.
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Cheung Ka-long |
Elite athletes' first encounter their 1:1 tailor-made figures |
Yeung Mai-wai, Au Hoi-shun, Ng Ka-long jointly attended the opening ceremony of a sports art exhibition named "FIGURE OUT HK GLORY" in PopCorn shopping mall on 16 July. The athletes were inspired by the 1:1 figure tailor-made for each of them by the famous figure designer, Coolrain. They shared with the public their sports life in the three game zones of high jump, swimming and badminton set up for the public to experience the interest of sports.
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From left: Yeung Mai-wai, Au Hoi-shun Stephanie, Ng Ka-long Angus |
Lee Wai-sze supports "Striding On" community programme |
Cyclist Lee Wai-sze was invited to be a guest of the press conference for "Striding On" community betterment programme launched by The Hong Kong Jockey Club on 20 July. The programme aims at encouraging people to take new challenges. At the event, the success story of Lee Wai-sze was featured through a video followed by her experience sharing in coping with challenges, hoping to bring positive energy to the community.
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Lee Wai-sze (front row) |
Elite athletes agitate the public to stay healthy via regular exercises |
Elite athletes, wheelchair fencer Yu Chui-yee and windsurfing athlete Mak Cheuk-wing, joined Sport For All Day event at Yuen Chau Kok Sports Centre on 6 August. The event was organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, aiming to encourage people of all ages and different abilities to participate in various sporting activities and maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise. Yu and Mak shared their experience as athletes and the value of exercise to well-being with the public. They also joined other honorable guests such as Acting Chief Executive Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, Secretary for Home Affairs Mr Lau Kong-wah and Director of Leisure and Cultural Services Ms Michelle Li for demonstrating towel exercises.
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Yu Chui-yee & Mak Cheuk-wing (3rd & 5th from left) |
HKSI receives University of Queensland Delegation |
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Accompanied by the representatives of the Trade and Investment Queensland Australia, a 3-member delegation of the University of Queensland led by its Professor Bruce Abernethy, Executive Dean, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences visited HKSI on 3 July. The group was introduced to HKSI's sports science and medicine services, as well as its state-of-the-art training facilities. The delegation also explored collaboration opportunities with the HKSI.
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Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India visits HKSI |
Dr Sagar Preet Hooda, Director (Sports), Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, was accompanied by the representatives of the Consulate General of India, Hong Kong, paid a visit to HKSI on 7 July. The group had a glance on the sports science and medicine services, diversified training facilities provided at the Institute in order to pursue information exchange and future co-operations.
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From left: Dr Raymond So (Director, Elite Training Science & Technology, HKSI), Dr Sagar Preet Hooda (Director (Sports), Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India) |
CUHK Summer Exchange Visit at HKSI |
Led by Mr Daniel Lee, Lecturer, Department of Sports Science & Physical Education of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), five students from well-established universities in Mainland China, including Sun Yat-Sen University, and Zhejiang University, Peking University and Shanghai University of Sport visited the HKSI on 13 July. CUHK students and staff also joined the visit. The group explored sports science services, medicine services and training facilities in the HKSI.
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New titles at the Sports Information Centre (SIC)
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The ultimate hiker's gear guide: tools & techniques to hit the trail (Second edition)
(Call No.: GV191.623 .S58 2017) |
The author, a renowned hiker, shares his extensive knowledge on backpacking gear, supplies and skills in this essential guide. The book consists of three sections: the first section provides tips for environmental and route conditions, covering topics like temperature, precipitation and daylight; the second section is a show-and-tell guide to footwear, backpacks, shelter and sleep systems, as well as tips on foot care, campsite selection, and hiking efficiency; together with the list of sample gear kits in the last section of the book. This second edition features 16 new pages with additional information, including hammocks, food storage and updates of gear recommendations. It is a helpful reference for first-time backpackers, intermediate hikers, or occasional weekend warriors.
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Athletic movement skills: training for sports performance
(Call No.: GV711.5 .B74 2017) |
Movement skills play an important role in sports performance enhancement. The book provides fundamental knowledge of movement skills and ideas to empower athletes to improve skills. The book presents hundreds of photo sequences, illustrations, as well as exercise progressions in details to help readers gain comprehensive knowledge. It can be used as a guide book at any stage of the training programme, helping athletes refine speed, agility, strength and power-related movements and skills. This reference is an invaluable resource for coaches, athletes, trainers and sports scientists.
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