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PolyU supports Hong Kong, China Olympic Academy seminar; National team legend Ma Long and local Olympians inspire students

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Dr Lam Tai-fai, Council Chairman of PolyU (second from right, showed his strong support for the seminar and posed for a group photo with the speakers. From left: Mr Kenneth Fok, Vice-President of SF&OC and Chairperson of the Hong Kong Olympic Academy; Miss Yvette Kong; Mr Ma Long; and Miss Stephanie Au.
Dr Lam Tai-fai, Council Chairman of PolyU (second from right, showed his strong support for the seminar and posed for a group photo with the speakers. From left: Mr Kenneth Fok, Vice-President of SF&OC and Chairperson of the Hong Kong Olympic Academy; Miss Yvette Kong; Mr Ma Long; and Miss Stephanie Au.
The seminar attracted over a thousand participants, including members of the sports community, students, and the general public. (Photo credit: Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China).
The seminar attracted over a thousand participants, including members of the sports community, students, and the general public. (Photo credit: Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China).
(From left) Mr Kenneth Fok, Vice-President of SF&OC and Chairperson of the Hong Kong, China Olympic Academy, together with Mr Michael Cheng, President of the Hong Kong, China Tennis Association; Mr Andy Kwok, Captain of the Hong Kong Golf Club; and Mr Eric FOK, Chairman of the Football Association of Hong Kong, China, discussed the evolution of major international sporting events.
(From left) Mr Kenneth Fok, Vice-President of SF&OC and Chairperson of the Hong Kong, China Olympic Academy, together with Mr Michael Cheng, President of the Hong Kong, China Tennis Association; Mr Andy Kwok, Captain of the Hong Kong Golf Club; and Mr Eric FOK, Chairman of the Football Association of Hong Kong, China, discussed the evolution of major international sporting events.
(From left) Mr Kenneth Fok spoke with National team table tennis legend and six-time Olympic gold medallist Mr Ma Long, and Olympic swimmers Miss Stephanie Au and Miss Yvette Kong about their perspectives on passing on the Olympic spirit.
(From left) Mr Kenneth Fok spoke with National team table tennis legend and six-time Olympic gold medallist Mr Ma Long, and Olympic swimmers Miss Stephanie Au and Miss Yvette Kong about their perspectives on passing on the Olympic spirit.
After the seminar, Mr Ma Long took part in informal exchanges and friendly games with PolyU table tennis team members, offering close-up guidance on developing their skills and a competition mindset.
After the seminar, Mr Ma Long took part in informal exchanges and friendly games with PolyU table tennis team members, offering close-up guidance on developing their skills and a competition mindset.

The Hong Kong, China Olympic Academy under the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC) today organised a seminar “A Glamorous Transformation in Sports: The Next Level”, with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) as a supporting organisation. The event drew over 1,000 students from various local universities. Bringing together sports leaders and Olympic athletes, the seminar explored development opportunities for the sports industry and athletes’ personal journeys of perseverance, showcasing the enduring relevance of the Olympic spirit. Attending the seminar from PolyU were Dr LAM Tai-fai, Council Chairman; Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, President; and Prof. Ben YOUNG, Vice President (Student and Global Affairs), showing PolyU’s strong support.

Held at the Jockey Club Auditorium on the PolyU campus, the seminar featured a panel discussion moderated by Mr Kenneth FOK, Vice-President of SF&OC and Chairperson of the Hong Kong, China Olympic Academy. Joining him were Mr Michael CHENG, President of the Hong Kong, China Tennis Association; Mr Andy KWOK, Captain of the Hong Kong Golf Club; and Mr Eric FOK, Chairman of the Football Association of Hong Kong, China. During their discussion, the panellists examined the evolution of major international sporting events and discussed Hong Kong’s evolving role and opportunities on the global sports stage.

A highlight of the event was the sharing session with Olympians. National team table tennis legend and six-time Olympic gold medallist Mr MA Long, along with Hong Kong swimming representatives Miss Stephanie AU and Miss Yvette KONG, shared their insights on passing on the Olympic spirit. Drawing on their own experiences, the athletes encouraged students to face setbacks with courage, upholding a “never give up” attitude and daring students to pursue their dreams with resilience.

After the seminar, Mr Ma engaged in an informal exchange with members of the PolyU Table Tennis Team at the PolyU Sports Centre. He provided hands-on guidance on techniques and on developing a competition mindset, exemplifying the spirit of perseverance and excellence in action. Enthusiastic applause rounded off the event on an inspiring and uplifting note.

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After the seminar, Mr Ma Long took part in informal exchanges and friendly games with PolyU table tennis team members, offering close-up guidance on developing their skills and a competition mindset.

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Mr Kenneth Fok and Olympic diving champion Ms Guo Jingjing exchanged views on the value of sports over the table tennis table.

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