HONG KONG, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In wholehearted
support of the Paris Olympics, a global sports event kicked off on
26 July, Hong Kong Baptist University
(HKBU) organised the "Journey to Excellence: HKBU in
Paris" symposium at the OLY
House in Paris on 28 and 29 July
which showcased to the world the University's experience and
achievements in utilising technology to assist sports and the
multi-dimensional development of athletes, contributing to the
advancement of the global sports industry.
HKBU has always pursued excellence in academic research and
sports science development, and has established solid strategic
partnerships with global partners by sharing its cutting-edge
research and fruits of innovations in sports science. Focused on
two themes, "Enhancing Life Outside Sport for Olympians
and Elite Athletes" and "Science, Technology, AI and
Sport", the symposium brought together experts and
scholars from around the world for in-depth discussions.
Professor Alex Wai, President
and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU, pointed out that the "Journey to
Excellence: HKBU in Paris" event
epitomises the spirit of excellence and innovation that HKBU
strives to advocate and embody.
"HKBU has long been trailblazers, pioneering new frontiers in
transdisciplinary teaching and research with strengths in creative
media, health and drug discovery, humanities and cultures, data
analytics and AI. In this two-day event, we convene to delve into
discussions that sit at the intersection of human endeavour and
technological advancement, specifically within the realms of
sport," said Professor Wai.
Renowned speakers, such as Mr Joël Bouzou, President
of the World Olympians
Association; Ms Yang
Yang, Vice-President of the World Anti-Doping
Agency; and Mr Seung-min Ryu, First Vice-Chair of the
International Olympic Committee, participated in the symposium.
They engaged in extensive and rigorous discussions on issues
related to the latest developments in the sports world, including
protecting the health and well-being of athletes, supporting the
all-round development of athletes, the development and application
of sports science and technology, and the global promotion of
sports events.
In addition, HKBU's researchers and student team, led by
Professor Yannis Pitsiladis, Head
of the Department of Sport, Physical Education and Health at
HKBU and a world-renowned expert in sports science and sports
medicine, also highlighted the University's outstanding academic
achievements at the event, as well as the research and practical
applications in sports and other innovative fields.
In order to support the career development of athletes on the
sports ground and in other fields, HKBU announced at the event the
launch of the HKBU Admission Scheme for Olympians in
partnership with the World Olympians Association starting from the
2025/26 academic year. The scheme, the first-ever of
its kind in Hong Kong, aims
to recognise the sporting achievements of current or retired
international and Mainland China athletes who have competed at the
Olympic Games and other sports events at the same level, and
support their transition from elite sport to career development.
Admitted Olympians will be offered scholarships, including full
scholarships covering tuition fees and a cash allowance of up to
HK$50,000 per year to subsidise
accommodation and living expenses, or full or half tuition waiver,
as well as personalised academic advising and learning support.
HKBU has spared no effort in providing comprehensive support to
Hong Kong athletes. The
University's Talented Athletes Direct Admission Scheme (TADAS) and
Students with Exceptional Talent Direct Admission
Scheme (SETDAS) provide flexible study arrangements for
outstanding athletes in Hong Kong.
In the ongoing Paris Olympics and the Paris Paralympic Games to be
held soon, a total of four elite athletes from HKBU have been
selected for the Hong Kong, China
sports delegation (including fencing-foil representative
Cheung Ka-long who had clinched a
gold medal, windsurfing representative Ma
Kwan-ching, taekwondo representative Lo Wai-fung, and
badminton-WH2 representative Chan
Ho-yuen) to participate in the games.
Streaming of video highlights of the symposium was conducted
through HKBU's official social media platforms (Facebook, YouTube,
WeChat, Weibo) and a number of online media platforms on 31 July,
attracting a total of over 15 million online audience so far.
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