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2025.11.12
“Sport Integrity in Action: Building Trust in Fair Competition” Conference
HKBU international conference promotes sport integrity
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) hosted the “Sport Integrity in Action: Building Trust in Fair Competition” international conference today (12 November), an event which demonstrates the University’s dedication to promoting sports excellence and integrity in the international arena.
The conference, organised by the Department of Sports and Health Sciences of the Academy of Wellness and Human Development under the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, together with the Centre for Exercise Science and Medicine (CESAME) at HKBU, was supported by the World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) and the International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS).
The event brought together international experts, academics and other stakeholders to discuss the global leadership and collaborative governance in safeguarding sport integrity, athlete-centred strategies for promoting clean sport, and the role of medical professionals in preventing inadvertent doping. Participants also examined next-generation anti-doping measures, athletes’ experiences with unintentional doping, and the enduring journey from ancient ideals of fair play to today’s commitment to integrity and advocacy for clean athletes.
Mr Paul Poon, Deputy Chairman of the Council and the Court, and Professor Alex Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU attended the opening session of the conference.
Renowned speakers who joined the conference included Mr Witold Bańka, President of WADA; Dr Yang Yang, Vice President of WADA; Mr Olivier Niggli, Director General of WADA; Professor Li Zhiquan, Director General of the China Anti-Doping Agency; Professor Fabio Pigozzi, President of FIMS; Mr Nick Chan, Director of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization Hong Kong Regional Arbitration Centre; Professor Frank Fu, Chairperson of the Anti-Doping Organization of Hong Kong, China; and Professor Derwin Chan, Professor of the School of Arts and Social Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University.
“Today’s conference is an important event for HKBU’s ongoing effort to promote sport excellence and integrity in the region and the world. We are glad to have gathered renowned global experts from relevant bodies to share the best practices and explore the future direction of fostering clean sport,” said Professor Patrick Lau, Chair and Professor of the Department of Sports and Health Sciences at HKBU.
In panel discussions, Professor Patrick Lau, Professor Yannis Pitsiladis, Director of CESAME and Professor of the Department of Biology at HKBU, and other distinguished experts and retired Olympians from around the world focused on the protection of clean sport, the ethics of sport and scientific innovation, and experience sharing by clean athletes on related challenges and advocacies.
Dedicated to becoming a globally recognised centre of excellence in sport, and health sciences, HKBU will continue to work in close collaboration with international authorities such as WADA, International Olympic Committee, World Health Organization, and FIMS to foster advancements in agendas related to sport development.
2025.04.24
Annual Sports Prize Presentation Ceremony 2024-25
【Annual Sports Prize Presentation Ceremony 2024-25】We are delighted to announce that the HKBU Annual Sports Prize Presentation Ceremony for the year 2024-25 was successfully held on April 24th. This grand event was organized to recognize the outstanding achievements and efforts of athletes, students, and teams in the sports field over the past year.
The ceremony brought together exceptional athletes, coaches, and teams from various sports disciplines to celebrate their remarkable performances and leadership displayed in the USFHK Competitions. We witnessed the recognition and accolades rightfully bestowed upon these elite athletes, whose hard work and dedication have brought endless glory to the sports world. This year, we have 13 teams won top three position in the USFHK Competition and along with several students being awarded the title of MVP in USFHK competitions.
During the ceremony, multiple scholarships and awards were presented, including the Dr. Stephen Hui Scholarships for Sports and Overseas Internship, the Edmond & Tony Yue Sports Scholarship, the Waterfall Sports Scholarship, , the Chow Hung Piu Athletic Scholarship, and different U-team Awards. The scholarship representatives and HKBU senior management were invited to present these awards. Additionally, we also invited the University Taekwondo Team members Ms. LEE Tsz Ching and TSE Nga Chi to perform, adding luster to the entire event.
We extend our gratitude to all participants for their support and efforts, which enabled the successful organization of this ceremony.
Event photos have been released on the HKBU Sports Channel's Facebook Page.
Please continue to stay tuned to our official website for the latest updates.
2024.07.05
[Forum] Shaping Tomorrow: The Evolution of Sport Industry in Hong Kong
[Register Now] "Shaping Tomorrow: The Evolution of Sport Industry in Hong Kong” ForumDate: 5 July, 2024 (Friday)Time: 9:15am -5:00pmVenue: WLB103, 1/F, The Wing Lung Bank Building for Business Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University, Shaw Campus, 34 Renfrew Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong KongOrganizers: Department of Sport, Physical Education and Health (SPEH), HKBURegistration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/JktTFCpnTN
2024.06.26
Webinar on Addressing Air Pollution and Extremes in Air Temperature in Triathlons
Environmental factors are having a significant impact on hosting safe races throughout the world. The Global Triathlon Safety Task Force will be recording a webinar to discuss the science behind how air quality and extreme temperatures affects participants, and what can be implemented to minimize risk. Our Hod - Prof. Yannis PITSILADIS is invited to share his insight on the topic of "New technology for tracking athletes’ vital signs during the race in real-time "
https://youtu.be/oD-7aJ_LOgI?si=LjYUxSEw_klDLo5x&t=2449https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD-7aJ_LOgI
(Click for the webinar recap)
Date: 26 June 2024 (Wednesday)
Time: 8:00 AM (New York) -1400h CET
The six panelists participating in this webinar all have significant experience in dealing with weather related issues and will share important insights on dealing with these challenges:· Paolo Emilio, Medical Manager, World AthleticsA review of the science behind how air pollution and temperature impact races· Ben Stephenson, Physiologist and performance lead with UK Sports Institute and Vicky Tolfrey, Professor of Applied Disability Sports, Loughborough UniversityThe impact on athletes on air quality and temperature in races.· Yannis Pitsiladis, Professor of Sports and Exercise Science, Hong Kong Baptist UniversityNew technology for tracking athletes’ vital signs during the race in real-time · TK Miller, Global Medical Advisory Board Chair, The Ironman GroupHow race organizers can mitigate the risk of challenges created by uncontrollable climate factors.· Thanos Nikopoulos, Head of Operations, World TriathlonSpecific rules for air quality and temperature extremes for World Triathlon events
2024.05.21
[Register Now] Free 6 Months Personalized Yoga Practice Program
Let's join hands on this 10th International Yoga Day 2024 for Global wellness program.
Please find details in the flyer.
For any query, please contact Dr. Rashmi Supriya at rashmisupriya@hkbu.edu.hk
“Sport Integrity in Action: Building Trust in Fair Competition” Conference
HKBU international conference promotes sport integrity
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) hosted the “Sport Integrity in Action: Building Trust in Fair Competition” international conference today (12 November), an event which demonstrates the University’s dedication to promoting sports excellence and integrity in the international arena.
The conference, organised by the Department of Sports and Health Sciences of the Academy of Wellness and Human Development under the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, together with the Centre for Exercise Science and Medicine (CESAME) at HKBU, was supported by the World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) and the International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS).
The event brought together international experts, academics and other stakeholders to discuss the global leadership and collaborative governance in safeguarding sport integrity, athlete-centred strategies for promoting clean sport, and the role of medical professionals in preventing inadvertent doping. Participants also examined next-generation anti-doping measures, athletes’ experiences with unintentional doping, and the enduring journey from ancient ideals of fair play to today’s commitment to integrity and advocacy for clean athletes.
Mr Paul Poon, Deputy Chairman of the Council and the Court, and Professor Alex Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU attended the opening session of the conference.
Renowned speakers who joined the conference included Mr Witold Bańka, President of WADA; Dr Yang Yang, Vice President of WADA; Mr Olivier Niggli, Director General of WADA; Professor Li Zhiquan, Director General of the China Anti-Doping Agency; Professor Fabio Pigozzi, President of FIMS; Mr Nick Chan, Director of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization Hong Kong Regional Arbitration Centre; Professor Frank Fu, Chairperson of the Anti-Doping Organization of Hong Kong, China; and Professor Derwin Chan, Professor of the School of Arts and Social Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University.
“Today’s conference is an important event for HKBU’s ongoing effort to promote sport excellence and integrity in the region and the world. We are glad to have gathered renowned global experts from relevant bodies to share the best practices and explore the future direction of fostering clean sport,” said Professor Patrick Lau, Chair and Professor of the Department of Sports and Health Sciences at HKBU.
In panel discussions, Professor Patrick Lau, Professor Yannis Pitsiladis, Director of CESAME and Professor of the Department of Biology at HKBU, and other distinguished experts and retired Olympians from around the world focused on the protection of clean sport, the ethics of sport and scientific innovation, and experience sharing by clean athletes on related challenges and advocacies.
Dedicated to becoming a globally recognised centre of excellence in sport, and health sciences, HKBU will continue to work in close collaboration with international authorities such as WADA, International Olympic Committee, World Health Organization, and FIMS to foster advancements in agendas related to sport development.
2025.04.24
Annual Sports Prize Presentation Ceremony 2024-25
【Annual Sports Prize Presentation Ceremony 2024-25】We are delighted to announce that the HKBU Annual Sports Prize Presentation Ceremony for the year 2024-25 was successfully held on April 24th. This grand event was organized to recognize the outstanding achievements and efforts of athletes, students, and teams in the sports field over the past year.
The ceremony brought together exceptional athletes, coaches, and teams from various sports disciplines to celebrate their remarkable performances and leadership displayed in the USFHK Competitions. We witnessed the recognition and accolades rightfully bestowed upon these elite athletes, whose hard work and dedication have brought endless glory to the sports world. This year, we have 13 teams won top three position in the USFHK Competition and along with several students being awarded the title of MVP in USFHK competitions.
During the ceremony, multiple scholarships and awards were presented, including the Dr. Stephen Hui Scholarships for Sports and Overseas Internship, the Edmond & Tony Yue Sports Scholarship, the Waterfall Sports Scholarship, , the Chow Hung Piu Athletic Scholarship, and different U-team Awards. The scholarship representatives and HKBU senior management were invited to present these awards. Additionally, we also invited the University Taekwondo Team members Ms. LEE Tsz Ching and TSE Nga Chi to perform, adding luster to the entire event.
We extend our gratitude to all participants for their support and efforts, which enabled the successful organization of this ceremony.
Event photos have been released on the HKBU Sports Channel's Facebook Page.
Please continue to stay tuned to our official website for the latest updates.
2024.07.05
[Forum] Shaping Tomorrow: The Evolution of Sport Industry in Hong Kong
[Register Now] "Shaping Tomorrow: The Evolution of Sport Industry in Hong Kong” ForumDate: 5 July, 2024 (Friday)Time: 9:15am -5:00pmVenue: WLB103, 1/F, The Wing Lung Bank Building for Business Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University, Shaw Campus, 34 Renfrew Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong KongOrganizers: Department of Sport, Physical Education and Health (SPEH), HKBURegistration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/JktTFCpnTN
2024.06.26
Webinar on Addressing Air Pollution and Extremes in Air Temperature in Triathlons
Environmental factors are having a significant impact on hosting safe races throughout the world. The Global Triathlon Safety Task Force will be recording a webinar to discuss the science behind how air quality and extreme temperatures affects participants, and what can be implemented to minimize risk. Our Hod - Prof. Yannis PITSILADIS is invited to share his insight on the topic of "New technology for tracking athletes’ vital signs during the race in real-time "
https://youtu.be/oD-7aJ_LOgI?si=LjYUxSEw_klDLo5x&t=2449https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD-7aJ_LOgI
(Click for the webinar recap)
Date: 26 June 2024 (Wednesday)
Time: 8:00 AM (New York) -1400h CET
The six panelists participating in this webinar all have significant experience in dealing with weather related issues and will share important insights on dealing with these challenges:· Paolo Emilio, Medical Manager, World AthleticsA review of the science behind how air pollution and temperature impact races· Ben Stephenson, Physiologist and performance lead with UK Sports Institute and Vicky Tolfrey, Professor of Applied Disability Sports, Loughborough UniversityThe impact on athletes on air quality and temperature in races.· Yannis Pitsiladis, Professor of Sports and Exercise Science, Hong Kong Baptist UniversityNew technology for tracking athletes’ vital signs during the race in real-time · TK Miller, Global Medical Advisory Board Chair, The Ironman GroupHow race organizers can mitigate the risk of challenges created by uncontrollable climate factors.· Thanos Nikopoulos, Head of Operations, World TriathlonSpecific rules for air quality and temperature extremes for World Triathlon events
2024.05.21
[Register Now] Free 6 Months Personalized Yoga Practice Program
Let's join hands on this 10th International Yoga Day 2024 for Global wellness program.
Please find details in the flyer.
For any query, please contact Dr. Rashmi Supriya at rashmisupriya@hkbu.edu.hk