Student Achievements & Awards
Lo Wai Fung Winning His First Taekwondo Match at the Paris Olympics
Student Lo Wai Fung made Hong Kong history by winning his first taekwondo match (Men’s 68 kg) at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug. 8, 2024. Wai Fung’ performance was encouraging as he took down his opponent Yahya Al Ghotany (of Refugee Olympic Team) swiftly in the first two sets with scores of 14 – 0 and 16 – 4.
In the top-16 round, Wai Fung faced a very strong fighter Ulugbek Rashitov, the champion from Uzbekistan who previously won in the Tokyo Olympics & the last Asian Games. Wai Fung did his best but was no match for the Uzbekistan fighter as he went down 0 – 12 and 2 – 9.
Benefitting from a repechage, Wai Fung got another chance to fight on. He had to face the Chinese athlete Liang Yu Shuai who lost to Rashitov in the top-8 round. The Chinese fighter was difficult to handle as Wai Fung tried very hard to hang on; Wai Fung eventually lost 4 – 5 and 0 – 13. Even though Wai Fung did not manage a fight for the bronze, he still wrote an important chapter in Hong Kong’s taekwondo history.
The first taekwondo athlete representing Hong Kong in the Olympics
Wai Fung has gained the chance to compete at the Paris Games in the under 68kg class because an opponent he lost to in a qualifying tournament in March 2024 failed to meet requirements to represent the IOC Refugee Olympic Team and was subsequently disqualified. This became the first time Hong Kong has qualified for the event since Taekwondo became an official Olympic event in 2000.
Wai Fung was thrilled to have the chance to represent Hong Kong in the Olympics and he will be doing his utmost in preparing himself for the competition.
Previously, Wai Fung studied in the Higher Diploma in Management (Sport and Healthy Living) of HKBU-SCE; he will be starting his studies in the Physical Education & Recreation Management (PERM) programme at HKBU in September 2024.
On July 29, 2024 (Paris time), Cheung Ka Long became the first Hong Kong athlete to win consecutive gold in two Olympics. Ka Long overcame strong contenders enroute to his gold in Men’s Individual Foil event, beating Italian fencer Filippo Macchi in a nail-biting final showdown before a roaring crowd at Le Grand Palais in Paris.
In the thrilling final, Ka Long had started steadily to take a lead to a score of 9 - 6. The scores were equalised later to 10-10, before Macchi edged to an advantage of 13 points. Ka Long then dug deep in his focus and efforts to tie the scores until the match point of 14. The two fencers were so fierce, determined, so closely matched that the decisive point had to be rematched twice before Ka Long finally scored the winning point. It’s been 68 years since a last fencer to retain an Olympic foil title, consecutive gold medals are really precious and hard to come by.
Ka Long is a student majored in Physical Education & Recreation Management (PERM) at HKBU.
Daniel, a member of the Hong Kong Para-Badminton Team (and the only one in wheelchair), previously won a bronze medal in the Badminton Men’s Singles WH2 event at the Tokyo Paralympic Games in 2021. As Daniel noted earlier in the media that “The perfect way is to retire on the podium at the Paralympics,” he is determined to deliver his best performance in the 2024 Paris Games.
Earlier this year at the “Bahrain Para Badminton International 2024", Daniel won two gold medals in the WH2 men's singles event and the mixed WH1/WH2 doubles event with a Belgian player.
Serving as the Anti-Doping Ambassador of the Badminton World Federation, Daniel strongly supports the integration of the disabled and the able-bodied people. He notes that after retiring as an athlete, he will continue to spread the concept of integration in the society; and he hopes that sports for the disabled will continue to flourish in Hong Kong.
Daniel is a student majored in Physical Education & Recreation Management (PERM) at HKBU.
Learn more about Daniel here
Kwan Ching finished her first Olympian journey in Marseille, France by finishing 14th in the iOFOiL event. The best finish Kwan Ching obtained in this Olympics was 3rd and she also managed to finish in the 15th and the 10th positions in another two races. Overall, she finished in the 14th position and missed out on the medal round (i.e. top 10).
In an interview with the media, Kwan Ching noted that the Olympic racing experience would help her tremendously in her training and future windsurfing endeavours. She noted that major games like the Olympics do not come by often, and she would treasure and learn from her competing experience in France and try to better herself for future races.
Kwan Ching was really pleased by earning an Olympic spot (24 in total available) for the Paris Games and had the opportunity to compete with the best windsurfers. For the next goal, Kwan Ching hopes to earn a medal in the upcoming 15th National Games of the People's Republic of China in 2025.
Kwan Ching is a student majored in Physical Education & Recreation Management (PERM) at HKBU.
Congratulations to LAU Po Yan on winning the gold medal in the World Games Series 2024 Hong Kong!
Congratulations to student LAU Po Yan in winning the gold medal in the “Women's Taolu Nanquan - Nandao Combined Event” of the World Games Series 2024 Hong Kong!
Po Yan was admitted to Year 3 of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sports and Recreation Management programme via TADAS in 2023.
We wish Po Yan all the best in her continued endeavour in both her academic studies and wushu performance!
Congratulations to MA Kwan Ching for winning first place in the women's category of the "Haitong International 2024 Hong Kong Open Windsurfing Championships"!
Congratulations to MA Kwan Ching for winning first place in the iQFOiL Women’s category of the "Haitong International 2024 Hong Kong Open Windsurfing Championships"! She triumphed over two-time Olympic bronze medalist, Emma Wilson from the UK and her teammate Alice Read.
Kwan Ching is a student majoring in Physical Education & Recreation Management (PERM) at HKBU.
We wish her continued success and hope she goes from strength to strength in her future competitions!
Image source: Windsurfing Association Of Hong Kong, China
Congratulations to student LIP Kin Kwan for winning the bronze medal in Men's S13 50m Freestyle in the National Disability Swimming Invitational Championship (25-27/10)!
Congratulations to student LIP Kin Kwan for winning the bronze medal in Men's S13 50m Freestyle at the National Disability Swimming Invitational Championship held in Shenzhen!
Kin Kwan is a second-year student majoring in Physical Education & Recreation Management (PERM) at HKBU.
We extend our best wishes to him for success in future competitions!
Recently, Kin Kwan and other members of the swimming team participated in the 2024 Citi Para Swimming World Series - Mexico. We look forward to their triumphant return!
Image source: Sports Association for the Physically Disabled of Hong Kong, China (HKSAPD)
Congratulations to student Lo Wai Fung for winning the silver medal in the senior male under-68kg category at the Australian Open in Taekwondo!
Congratulations to student Lo Wai Fung for winning the silver medal in the senior male under-68kg Taekwondo category at the Australian Open in Brisbane! He achieved impressive victories against athletes Dylan Nordman, Australia’s Xavier Nikolovski, and China's GONG Ruixing, before narrowly losing to Chinese Taipei's HUANG Yu Jui in the final.
Wai Fung was admitted to Year 1 of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sports and Recreation Management programme via TADAS in 2024.
We wish him all the best in future competitions!
Image source: Hong Kong, China Taekwondo Association
Congratulations to student NGAI Wai Yan for receiving commendation from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government on November 23, 2024!
We are delighted to announce that on November 23, 2024, student NGAI Wai Yan received a commendation from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. Wai Yan was awarded the Chief Executive's Commendation for Community Service, recognizing her outstanding contributions to society.
Wai Yan not only excelled in windsurfing but has also dedicated her passion and energy to community service, making our society a better place. Please join us in celebrating this extraordinary honor and congratulating Wai Yan on her remarkable achievement!
Wai Yan is a second-year student majoring in Physical Education & Recreation Management (PERM) at HKBU.
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Congratulations to student Cheung Ka Long for gaining the world's No. 1 prize at the 2024 Awards Ceremony from the International Fencing Federation (FIE)!
Congratulations to student Cheung Ka Long for gaining the world's No. 1 prize at the 2024 Awards Ceremony given from the FIE in Uzbekistan!
Ka Long is a student majoring in Physical Education & Recreation Management (PERM) at HKBU.
Recently, Ka Long and other team members participated in the World Cup Coupe du Monde. We look forward to their triumphant return! We extend our best wishes to him for success in future competitions!
Image source: CHEUNG Ka Long's Facebook
Congratulations to student LIP Kin Kwan for winning the silver medal in the Men's 100m Breaststroke at the Citi Para Swimming World Series in Egypt (6-8/12)!
We are thrilled to announce that LIP Kin Kwan has won the silver medal in the Men's 100m Breaststroke at the Citi Para Swimming World Series held in Egypt from December 6th to 8th! He delivered an outstanding performance, clocking an impressive time of 1:16.11 and scoring 668 points.
Kin Kwan is a second-year student majoring in Physical Education & Recreation Management (PERM) at HKBU.
We extend our best wishes to him for success in future competitions!
Congratulations to student Heung Tsz Ying for winning the champion in the Women's Professional 57kg category at the "2024 Hong Kong King of Fighting" held on 15th December 2024!
We are pleased to announce that Heung Tsz Ying has emerged as the champion in the Women's Professional 57kg category at the "2024 Hong Kong King of Fighting"! She faced a formidable opponent, Anujin Soyol-Erdene, the winner of the Amazing Muaythai World Festival 2024 held by WBC. Tsz Ying secured her victory with a score of 3:0. This victory also marks her undefeated achievement for the entire year of 2024.
Tsz Ying was admitted to Year 1 of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sports and Recreation Management programme via TADAS in 2024.
All the best for her in future combat sport competitions!
Silver medalist Daniel Chan's debut autobiography: A badminton player’s two-wheel life
Daniel Chan Ho-yuen, an extraordinary elite student-athlete from HKBU proudly represented Hong Kong at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, where he won a silver medal in the men's WH2 singles badminton event. This incredible achievement marks his second silver medal at the Paralympic Games, showcasing his relentless dedication and passion for the sport.
But that’s not all—Daniel has recently written his debut autobiography, where he openly shares the highs and lows of his life: from overcoming a challenging childhood and a life-changing accident that resulted in amputation, to becoming a top-notch international badminton player.
Daniel is currently pursuing a Bachelor in Physical Education and Recreation Management programme at HKBU through Elite Athletes Admission Scheme (enhanced as “Talented Athletes Direct Admission Scheme” (TADAS) since 2022/23 academic year), which continues to inspire future generations of athletes. Join us in celebrating his inspiring journey and monumental achievements!
Congratulations to Kwan Man Ho for wining Men's Doubles Bronze Medal in the WTT Contender Muscat 2025(11 - 17 Jan)!
Congratulations to Kwan Man Ho for wining Men's Doubles Bronze Medal in the WTT Contender Muscat 2025.
Man Ho and his teammate competed against team Japan, seed number 1, and just lose with set result 2:3.
Man Ho is a third-year student majoring in Physical Education & Recreation Management (PERM) at HKBU.
We wish him all the best in future competitions and stay away from injuries!
Image source: World Table Tennis (WTT)
Congratulations to Tung Yee Yin for winning a silver medal in Karate 1-Series A, which was held in Larnaca (14 – 16 Feb)!
Congratulations to Tung Yee Yin and her teammate for winning a silver medal in Karate 1-Series A, which was held in Larnaca.
Yee Yin and her teammate competed against team France in Team Kata and just lose with 0.1-point gap. They already got medals consecutively in competitions.
She is a fourth-year student majoring in Physical Education & Recreation Management (PERM) at HKBU.
We wish Yee Yin all the best in future competitions.
Image source: Tung Yee Yin
Inclusive Market: A Sharing by Student-Athlete Daniel Chan Ho-yuen
Student-athlete Daniel Chan Ho-yuen was invited as the esteemed guest of honor for the opening ceremony of the Inclusive Market. He shared his personal journey to promote inclusion.