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Research Showcase at the PolyU Alumni Sports and Wellness Day

The “PolyU Alumni Sports and Wellness Day” was successfully held last Saturday, bringing together over 3,300 participants. Researchers from RISports showcased our innovative projects, including 3D-printed bicycle saddle and customised insoles, interactive sports training tracker and portable golf training set blended with modern technology.

Prof. Ming Zhang visited Shanghai Research Institute of Sports Science & Shanghai University of Sport

On 24 Jun 2025, Prof. Ming Zhang's team visited Shanghai Research Institute of Sports Science. They toured the training centres including for the Paralympics. Subsequently, representatives led by Prof. Lijuan Mao, President of Shanghai University of Sport, also met the team and hope to strengthen cooperation.

Prof. Ming Zhang visited Shanghai Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital

Last Monday, Prof. Ming Zhang's team was invited to visit Shanghai Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital (Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center) and explored collaboration opportunities on the research for sports science and technology.

Prof. Billy So received Outstanding Presentation Award at the World Physiotherapy Congress 2025

Prof. Billy So, a member of RISports and Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, has been awarded the Specialty Group Outstanding Presentation Award (International Organisation of Aquatic Physiotherapists, IOAPT) for the abstract titled "Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Aquatic Exercise Applications: The Underwater Analysis System and Wearable Sensors" at the World Physiotherapy Congress 2025, which was held on 29-31 May in Tokyo. Prof. So’s outstanding achievement in swimming technology has been recognised.

East China University of Science and Technology delegates visited RISports

Delegation from the School of Sports Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology and Lux Academy visited RISports on 30 May. Prof. Ming Zhang, Director of RISports, and Prof. Hector Tsang, Chair Professor of Rehabilitation Sciences, discussed the education in sports science and brought them to visit the related laboratories.

RISports welcomed delegates from Shandong Sport University

Yesterday RISports welcomed delegation led by Prof. Lihong Mao, President of Shandong Sport University, and Dr Jim Luk, Head of the Department of Sport and Recreation at Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (Thei). Prof. Ming Zhang and his team introduced our Sports Engineering Laboratory and discussed some research projects we are working on. We look forward to our collaborations in the near future!

Prof. Ming Zhang's team visited Li-Ning Sports Science Research Center

Last month, Prof. Ming Zhang's team visited Li-Ning Sports Science Research Center in Beijing to know more about their latest product development and explore the directions for collaboration on fundamental research.

Prof. Ming Zhang penned about Taichi-Run

Prof. Ming Zhang penned an article on Sing Tao Daily about Taichi-Run, a running exercise that involves change in speed so as to control runners’ heart rates.   Online coverage (Chinese only) https://polyu.me/3YiXYiz (subscription required)

RISports welcomed delegation led by ThinkSport

Ms Claudine Breton, Director of ThinkSport, Mr Dayong Zhang, Secretary General of Digital Sports Professional Committee of the Chinese Society of Technical Economics, Mr Silver Yu, CEO of Skytree, Mr Mike Yang, Founder & CEO of AquaBloom Sports Technology Group (ABSG) and Mr Rui Zhang, VP of ABSG visited RISports on 8 Apr 2025. On the following day, they participated the Global Sport Al & Robotics Innovation Challenges 2025 Semi-final together at Cyberport.

RISports welcomed Dr Savio Woo

Dr Savio Woo, International Advisory Committee member of RISports, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus and Founding Director of Musculoskeletal Research Center from University of Pittsburgh, visited RISports today. Prof. Ming Zhang reported the achievement of RISports in previous 3 years and the plan of the 1st World Congress on Sports Science & Technology.