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Chairman of Asics China Trading Dr Tsuyoshi Nishiwaki speaks at "Distinguished Sports Research Seminar Series - Sports Footwear Science"

17 Nov 2023

Dr Tsuyoshi Nishiwaki (left) exchanged souvenirs with Ir Prof. Ming Zhang, Head of BME and Director of RISports

Dr Tsuyoshi Nishiwaki, Chairman of Asics China Trading and Senior Managing Director of Asics Greater China

The seminar attracted over 150 PolyU staff and students, professionals and friends from the sports industry

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Dr Tsuyoshi Nishiwaki, Ir Prof. Ming Zhang and the research team from RISports


Organised by the Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology (RISports), and co-organised by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - Samaranch Sports Development Centre, and PolyU BME, the "Distinguished Sports Research Seminar Series - Sports Footwear Science" delivered by Dr Tsuyoshi Nishiwaki, Chairman of Asics China Trading and Senior Managing Director of Asics Greater China was successfully held on 17 November, which attracted over 150 PolyU staff and students, professionals and friends from the sports industry.

This seminar covered the designs of performance running shoes and track spiked shoes based on gait analysis, computer aided structural modelling, specific functions and materials required. Latest innovations like the world’s lightest midsole material and application of 3D printing were also shared by Dr Nishiwaki.


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