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2023.11.20
Congratulation to Lau Chi-lung (PERM) won Gold and Bronze medal in the World Wushu Championships
# Support our Hong Kong Baptist University Elite Athletes
【Wushu】Congratulations to Lau Chi Lung, the talented Wushu athlete from HKBU, for his outstanding performance at the 16th World Wushu Championships held in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. Lau Chi Lung showcased remarkable skills and unwavering determination, first earning him a bronze medal in the Men's Nandao event on Nov. 18 and then a gold medal in the Men's Nanquan event on Nov. 19, 2023, marking his first-ever World Championship title. Lau Chi Lung is a fourth-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Physical Education and Recreation Management. His victory fills us with immense joy, and we eagerly look forward to his future achievements in upcoming competitions. Wow, that's truly an exceptional accomplishment! Congratulations again!
- LAU Chi Lung (Middle)
2023.11.16
HKBU students shine at National Student (Youth) Games
[CAMPUS DIGEST]
Four HKBU students claimed four bronze medals at the 1st National Student (Youth) Games held in Guangxi in November.
Yan Nuo, a Year 5 student of the Physical Education and Recreation Management programme (PERM), won a bronze medal in the Women’s Singles Shuttlecock (University Group) event, while Lam Yuen-ping, a Year 3 PERM student, won a bronze medal in the Women’s Doubles Shuttlecock (University Group) event.
Law Tsz-hin, a Year 4 PERM student, took home the bronze medal in the Men’s 4x100 Medley Relay (University Group A) event while Sum Ka-lok, a Year 3 student of the Applied Biology programme, won a bronze medal in the Men’s 1500m Freestyle (University Group A) event.
Held from 5 to 15 November 2023, the Games was jointly organised by the Ministry of Education, the General Administration of Sport of China, and the Communist Youth League of China, and undertaken by the People's Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
▲Yan Nuo, bronze medallist of the Women’s Singles Shuttlecock (University Group) event.
▲Lam Yuen-ping wins a bronze medal in the Women’s Doubles Shuttlecock (University Group) event.
▲Law Tsz-hin takes home a bronze medal in the Men’s 4x100 Medley Relay (University Group A) event.
▲Sum Ka-lok wins a bronze medal in the Men’s 1500m Freestyle (University Group A) event.
Source: HKBU CAMPUS DIGEST
2023.10.02
【The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games】HKBU congratulates Wong Tsz-to on winning the bronze medal in the Triathlon Mixed Relay at Asian Games
[HKBU Press Release]
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) congratulates its student Wong Tsz-to, a member of the Triathlon Team of Hong Kong, China, for his outstanding achievement on winning the bronze medal in the Triathlon Mixed Relay event at the Asian Games today (2 October).
Professor Alexander Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor, said: “Tsz-to performed with perseverance and outstanding strength in today’s competition, and demonstrated admirable team spirit together with his teammates. This achievement is a well-deserved reward for his continuous effort and pursuit of excellence. The University is greatly encouraged by his success.”
Tsz-to was enrolled to HKBU through the University’s Elite Athletes Admission Scheme to study in the Bachelor of Physical Education and Recreation Management programme.
Wong Tsz-to (first right) and his teammates win the bronze medal in the Triathon Mixed Relay event at the Asian Games. (Photo credit: Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China)
Source: HKBU Press Release
2023.09.27
【The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games】HKBU student athletes continue to shine at Asian Games
[HKBU Press Release]
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) students Ma Kwan-ching and Cheung Ka-long showed excellent performance at the Asian Games today (27 September). Kwan-ching, a member of the Windsurfing Team of Hong Kong, China, earned the silver medal in the Women’s Windsurfing – iQFoil event; Ka-long, a member of the Fencing Team of Hong Kong, China, won the bronze medal in the Men’s Foil Team event, which is the second medal he clinched at the Games. The University expresses its wholehearted congratulations to them.
Professor Alexander Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor, said: “Kwan-ching delivered a strong performance in the competition and demonstrated herself as a leading athlete in windsurfing in Asia. After clinching the championship in the personal event a couple of days ago, Ka-long won another medal in the team event, making this the best results of the Fencing Team of Hong Kong, China, in the Asian Games to-date. The HKBU community is excited and proud of their outstanding performance and remarkable achievements.”
Kwan-ching enrolled in HKBU through the Elite Athletes Admission Scheme, while Ka-long was enrolled through the Talented Athletes Direct Admission Scheme. Both students are currently studying in the University’s Bachelor of Physical Education and Recreation Management programme.
Ma Kwan-ching, a member of the Windsurfing Team of Hong Kong, China, earns the silver medal in the Women’s Windsurfing – iQFoil event. (Photo credit: Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China)
Cheung Ka-long, a member of the Fencing Team of Hong Kong, China (first left), wins the bronze medal in the Men’s Foil Team event. (Photo credit: Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China)
Source: HKBU Press Release
2023.09.26
【The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games】HKBU congratulates student athletes on remarkable achievements at Asian Games
[HKBU Press Release]
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) students Ngai Wai-yan and Forrest Shanna Sanman achieved remarkable results at the Asian Games today (26 September). Ngai Wai-yan, a member of the Windsurfing Team of Hong Kong, China, clinched the silver medal in the Women’s RS:X Windsurfing event, while Forrest Shanna Sanman, a member of the Rugby Team of Hong Kong, China, secured the bronze medal in Women’s Rugby Sevens. The University extends its heartfelt congratulations to them.
Professor Alexander Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor, is thrilled to see that HKBU students continue to record outstanding performances at the Asian Games: “Today is a fruitful day for HKBU student athletes at the Asian Games. Having received intense training for years, Wai-yan and Shanna have achieved breakthroughs and strived for good results in the sports arena. As students, they shine at international sport extravaganzas such as the Asian Games. This reflects that the University’s support for elite athletes not only can boost their personal development, but also contribute actively to sports in Hong Kong.”
Ngai Wai-yan enrolled in HKBU through the Elite Athletes Admission Scheme in 2020, and Forrest Shanna Sanman enrolled through the Talented Athletes Direct Admission Scheme in 2022. Both of them are studying the University’s Bachelor of Physical Education and Recreation Management programme.
Ngai Wai-yan, a member of the Windsurfing Team of Hong Kong, China, clinches the silver medal in the Women’s RS:X Windsurfing event. (Photo credit: Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China)
Forrest Shanna Sanman, a member of the Rugby Team of Hong Kong, China (middle, first row), secures the bronze medal in Women’s Rugby Sevens. (Photo credit: Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China)
Source: HKBU Press Release
Congratulation to Lau Chi-lung (PERM) won Gold and Bronze medal in the World Wushu Championships
# Support our Hong Kong Baptist University Elite Athletes
【Wushu】Congratulations to Lau Chi Lung, the talented Wushu athlete from HKBU, for his outstanding performance at the 16th World Wushu Championships held in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. Lau Chi Lung showcased remarkable skills and unwavering determination, first earning him a bronze medal in the Men's Nandao event on Nov. 18 and then a gold medal in the Men's Nanquan event on Nov. 19, 2023, marking his first-ever World Championship title. Lau Chi Lung is a fourth-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Physical Education and Recreation Management. His victory fills us with immense joy, and we eagerly look forward to his future achievements in upcoming competitions. Wow, that's truly an exceptional accomplishment! Congratulations again!
- LAU Chi Lung (Middle)
2023.11.16
HKBU students shine at National Student (Youth) Games
[CAMPUS DIGEST]
Four HKBU students claimed four bronze medals at the 1st National Student (Youth) Games held in Guangxi in November.
Yan Nuo, a Year 5 student of the Physical Education and Recreation Management programme (PERM), won a bronze medal in the Women’s Singles Shuttlecock (University Group) event, while Lam Yuen-ping, a Year 3 PERM student, won a bronze medal in the Women’s Doubles Shuttlecock (University Group) event.
Law Tsz-hin, a Year 4 PERM student, took home the bronze medal in the Men’s 4x100 Medley Relay (University Group A) event while Sum Ka-lok, a Year 3 student of the Applied Biology programme, won a bronze medal in the Men’s 1500m Freestyle (University Group A) event.
Held from 5 to 15 November 2023, the Games was jointly organised by the Ministry of Education, the General Administration of Sport of China, and the Communist Youth League of China, and undertaken by the People's Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
▲Yan Nuo, bronze medallist of the Women’s Singles Shuttlecock (University Group) event.
▲Lam Yuen-ping wins a bronze medal in the Women’s Doubles Shuttlecock (University Group) event.
▲Law Tsz-hin takes home a bronze medal in the Men’s 4x100 Medley Relay (University Group A) event.
▲Sum Ka-lok wins a bronze medal in the Men’s 1500m Freestyle (University Group A) event.
Source: HKBU CAMPUS DIGEST
2023.10.02
【The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games】HKBU congratulates Wong Tsz-to on winning the bronze medal in the Triathlon Mixed Relay at Asian Games
[HKBU Press Release]
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) congratulates its student Wong Tsz-to, a member of the Triathlon Team of Hong Kong, China, for his outstanding achievement on winning the bronze medal in the Triathlon Mixed Relay event at the Asian Games today (2 October).
Professor Alexander Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor, said: “Tsz-to performed with perseverance and outstanding strength in today’s competition, and demonstrated admirable team spirit together with his teammates. This achievement is a well-deserved reward for his continuous effort and pursuit of excellence. The University is greatly encouraged by his success.”
Tsz-to was enrolled to HKBU through the University’s Elite Athletes Admission Scheme to study in the Bachelor of Physical Education and Recreation Management programme.
Wong Tsz-to (first right) and his teammates win the bronze medal in the Triathon Mixed Relay event at the Asian Games. (Photo credit: Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China)
Source: HKBU Press Release
2023.09.27
【The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games】HKBU student athletes continue to shine at Asian Games
[HKBU Press Release]
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) students Ma Kwan-ching and Cheung Ka-long showed excellent performance at the Asian Games today (27 September). Kwan-ching, a member of the Windsurfing Team of Hong Kong, China, earned the silver medal in the Women’s Windsurfing – iQFoil event; Ka-long, a member of the Fencing Team of Hong Kong, China, won the bronze medal in the Men’s Foil Team event, which is the second medal he clinched at the Games. The University expresses its wholehearted congratulations to them.
Professor Alexander Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor, said: “Kwan-ching delivered a strong performance in the competition and demonstrated herself as a leading athlete in windsurfing in Asia. After clinching the championship in the personal event a couple of days ago, Ka-long won another medal in the team event, making this the best results of the Fencing Team of Hong Kong, China, in the Asian Games to-date. The HKBU community is excited and proud of their outstanding performance and remarkable achievements.”
Kwan-ching enrolled in HKBU through the Elite Athletes Admission Scheme, while Ka-long was enrolled through the Talented Athletes Direct Admission Scheme. Both students are currently studying in the University’s Bachelor of Physical Education and Recreation Management programme.
Ma Kwan-ching, a member of the Windsurfing Team of Hong Kong, China, earns the silver medal in the Women’s Windsurfing – iQFoil event. (Photo credit: Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China)
Cheung Ka-long, a member of the Fencing Team of Hong Kong, China (first left), wins the bronze medal in the Men’s Foil Team event. (Photo credit: Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China)
Source: HKBU Press Release
2023.09.26
【The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games】HKBU congratulates student athletes on remarkable achievements at Asian Games
[HKBU Press Release]
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) students Ngai Wai-yan and Forrest Shanna Sanman achieved remarkable results at the Asian Games today (26 September). Ngai Wai-yan, a member of the Windsurfing Team of Hong Kong, China, clinched the silver medal in the Women’s RS:X Windsurfing event, while Forrest Shanna Sanman, a member of the Rugby Team of Hong Kong, China, secured the bronze medal in Women’s Rugby Sevens. The University extends its heartfelt congratulations to them.
Professor Alexander Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor, is thrilled to see that HKBU students continue to record outstanding performances at the Asian Games: “Today is a fruitful day for HKBU student athletes at the Asian Games. Having received intense training for years, Wai-yan and Shanna have achieved breakthroughs and strived for good results in the sports arena. As students, they shine at international sport extravaganzas such as the Asian Games. This reflects that the University’s support for elite athletes not only can boost their personal development, but also contribute actively to sports in Hong Kong.”
Ngai Wai-yan enrolled in HKBU through the Elite Athletes Admission Scheme in 2020, and Forrest Shanna Sanman enrolled through the Talented Athletes Direct Admission Scheme in 2022. Both of them are studying the University’s Bachelor of Physical Education and Recreation Management programme.
Ngai Wai-yan, a member of the Windsurfing Team of Hong Kong, China, clinches the silver medal in the Women’s RS:X Windsurfing event. (Photo credit: Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China)
Forrest Shanna Sanman, a member of the Rugby Team of Hong Kong, China (middle, first row), secures the bronze medal in Women’s Rugby Sevens. (Photo credit: Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China)
Source: HKBU Press Release