Hong Kong, China, August 21, 2024: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Monday, August 19.
The MoU will leverage PolyU’s professional rehabilitation services and research excellence to support up-and-coming athletes from four member associations of SF&OC, namely handball, baseball, gymnastics and tennis.
The collaboration aims to enhance athletes’ performance and reduce injury risks, helping them achieve better results in competitions.
The signing was witnessed by Ms Candy Nip, Acting Commissioner for Sports of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau; Dr Lam Tai-fai, Council Chairman of PolyU; and Mr Timothy Fok, President of SF&OC.
The MoU was signed by Prof. Jing-Guang Teng, President of PolyU, and Mr Edgar Yang, Hon. Secretary General of SF&OC.
Dr Lam said that the Hong Kong, China delegation had made historic achievements at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, winning two gold and two bronze medals and bringing honour to both Hong Kong and the nation. He continued by noting that their success was not only due to the athletes’ perseverance and hard work, but also to the dedicated efforts of their support team.
He said: “PolyU has consistently supported the promotion and implementation of the Government’s five sports development policy objectives. We sincerely thank SF&OC for their work over the years, providing athletes with an excellent environment within which they can develop, finally achieving great success in their sporting careers.”
Mr Fok added: “As a university focusing on science, engineering and technology, PolyU gives full play to its advantages in sports science and sports therapy to provide athletes with sports technology, injury prevention and rehabilitation support, and help athletes overcome injuries to regain or even improve on their pre-injury level of performance.”