The PolyU Running and Training Programme officially kicked off on 3 August 2026, welcoming more than 80 participants, including senior management, alumni, students and staff, as they embarked on a 12-week running journey.
At the Kick-off Ceremony, participants were warmly welcomed by President Prof. Jin-Guang Teng. Prof. Cheung Leong, Vice President (Administration and Development), and Ms Wang Junxia, gold medallist in the women’s 5,000m at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games and Head Coach of the PolyU Social Run Team, also shared encouraging remarks. The programme is spearheaded by Dr Laura Lo, Associate Vice President (Institutional Advancement), whose vision helped unite the PolyU community through a shared passion for sports and well-being.
Following the ceremony, participants joined the first session of the “4+8” Training & Running Programme and Social Run, where professional coaches from RunOurCity introduced fundamental techniques and training concepts. In this 12-week programme, we look forward to participants developing their skills and endurance while strengthening connections across the University community.
To view highlights of the evening, please visit our online gallery.
