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The Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Sports Institute Limited (HKSI) has appointed Dr Trisha Leahy as the Chief Executive with immediate effect.

Dr Leahy has been working with the HKSI for over nine years, during which she held position within the Sports Psychology Unit, Technical Services, Athlete & Scientific Services, and was appointed as Acting Chief Executive in September last year. With internationally recognised professional experience, she has demonstrated her leadership and management skills in elite sports systems delivery and also in the ongoing redevelopment of the HKSI.

As well as the HKSI, Dr Leahy has served in local and international organisations such as the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Australian Institute of Sport. Dr Leahy said, "I am honoured to be appointed as Chief Executive of the HKSI. This is a very exciting period for elite sport in Hong Kong with the upcoming Beijing Olympics in August this year and the Hong Kong East Asian Games in 2009. With the support of the Board, stakeholders in local sports and the community, I am confident that the HKSI can face the challenges ahead and build on past achievements to further develop elite athlete training in Hong Kong."

Dr Eric Li, Chairman of the HKSI, said Dr Leahy was the best candidate for the post because of her rich knowledge and abundant experience in elite sports training and development. "As Acting Chief Executive of the HKSI, she demonstrated her capability and leadership in steering the coaching and management teams. I am confident that Dr Leahy will be able to meet the challenges ahead and lead the HKSI to greater advancement."

"The HKSI will continue to perform its role in nurturing Hong Kong's elite athletes, providing comprehensive support in coaching, scientific and social aspects to assist them in the pursuit of sports excellence and all-round professional development as elite athletes. We shall also maintain a close working relationship with the Government, the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, National Sports Associations and other stakeholders in Hong Kong and overseas, to work together towards the common goal of moving Hong Kong's elite sport forward," he added.