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Dr Tsuyoshi Nishiwaki of Asics shared about sports footwear science

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, organized by the Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology (RISports), and co-organized by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - Samaranch Sports Development Centre, and Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) was successfully held today. This seminar attracted over 150 PolyU staff and students, professionals and friends from the sports industry. Thanks for all the support and look forward to seeing you in our coming seminars!

RISports featured on the cover story of Mainland - HK Academic Exchange

Prof. Ming Zhang and Dr Jason Cheung, Director and Senior Research Fellow of RISports, were featured in the cover story of Mainland - Hong Kong Academic Exchange Newsletter Vol. 138 (Oct 2023) introducing RISports and revealed the current research projects. Prof. Zhang looked forward to establishing a sports and health database that could support up to 100,000 Hong Kong citizens in the future. And after numerous clinical trials, the institute has launched the "Tai Chi Running" research scheme, which would be further promoted later. In addition to promoting the implementation of scientific research, RISports was also actively developing in all aspects, including dedicating itself to competition training. Next year, it also planned to offer a Master's degree programme in sports technology to attract graduates from mainland sports universities to come to Hong Kong for further education.   More details (Chinese only): https://www.bhkaec.org.hk/a/134433-cht

RISports welcomed representatives from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust

The Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology (RISports) welcomed representatives from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust today! Our Director, Prof. Zhang Ming, and his team introduced RISports' establishment background and latest research projects.

Ms Wang Xin shared the spirit of life with over 200 PolyU students and staff

Our Sports Advisor and former Olympic diving gold medalist, Ms Wang Xin, delivered a speech for the Inspirational Talk Series by STARS Residential College last week. She shared about the spirit of life with over 200 PolyU students and staff. RISports Director, Prof. Zhang Ming, has also supported the talk and communicated with her.

RISports director met with Sports Advisors

In this summer, RISports director Prof. Zhang Ming met with our Sports Advisors to introduce some current projects and exchange ideas related to sports researches. They included Ms Zhang Ping, former Olympic volleyball gold medalist, Ms Wang Xin, former Olympic diving gold medalist, and Ms Guo Yina, former World Wushu Tai Chi Chuan Champion.

RISports is featuring in Excel x Impact

RISports is featuring in the latest issue of the PolyU magazine, Excel x Impact! Article: https://polyu.hk/sfSoR

Prof. Zhang Ming spoke at ABSG SportsTech Conference 2023

Prof. Ming Zhang, Director of RISports, served as one of the keynote speakers introducing the institute and some current research projects at the ABSG SportsTech Conference 2023 organized with Cyberport on 26 Aug 2023.

Visit from Hong Kong Rugby Union Community Foundation

Director, Chief Community Officer and Head of Community Inclusive Participation of the Hong Kong Rugby Union Community Foundation visited RISports on 17 Aug 2023 and welcomed by Prof. Zhang Ming and his research team members. Both parties introduced themselves and discussed to explore collaboration opportunities.

Prof. JT Fan takes forward collaboration with Ganzhou

Prof. Jin-tu Fan, Associate Director of Risports and Chair Professor of Fiber Science and Apparel Engineering, led a delegation to visit Ganzhou on 16 Aug 2023 to discuss the collaboration among industry, academic and research sectors with industry leaders and officials of the municipal government. The meeting conducted exchanges and discussions on technological innovation, product research and development, and cooperation directions in textile and clothing. Press clipping: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7268106530346533410/ (Chinese only)

Prof. Zhang Ming met with AquaBloom International Sports Technology Group

Founder and CEO of AquaBloom International Sports Technology Group and Co-chairman of Nike Sports Camps-ISG met RISports Director, Prof. Ming Zhang, on 8 Aug 2023 to explore collaboration opportunities.