The Hong Kong team achieved a historic record of 1 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze in the Tokyo Olympics. Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor announced yesterday (10th) 5 measures to support sports, including speeding up the construction of the new sports facility building to completion by 2024, including the expansion of the fencing hall, Expansion of sports science and medical centers, additional accommodation facilities, etc.
Lin Dahui, chairman of the Hong Kong Institute of Sports, said on a program on Hong Kong and Taiwan this morning (11th) that the sports academy was designed 30 years ago and cannot accommodate the current approximately 5,000 athletes. There is also a big gap between the sports academies and the world-class training venues. The dormitory's beds are insufficient, and the utilization rate is over 95%. Therefore, the room capacity has been increased from 2 to 3 people.
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Lin Dahui pointed out that the sports institute has been established for more than 30 years. Although it is of high quality compared with other sports facilities and clubs under the management of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, it is still far behind the world-class training venues.
He explained that the sports academy can no longer accommodate the current approximately 5,000 athletes. Take the fencing event that the Olympic Hong Kong team has achieved good results as an example. The entire training venue has only 15 tracks and can accommodate up to 30 people to train together. However, fencing athletes But there are more than 30 people, so every time after school is not enough, "the fencing team has a good performance is hard to say."
▼On July 26, Zhang Jialang won the second gold in Hong Kong history▼
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Lin Dahui, Chairman of the Hong Kong Sports Institute.
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Insufficient beds in training grounds and dormitories
Lin Xuhui pointed out that Carrie Lam visited the Sports Institute earlier and found that there was insufficient space between the 15 tracks, which puts athletes in danger during training. Because of the high usage rate, there is no time for maintenance. The ground is simply filled with butter tape. .
He also pointed out that currently there are only 440 beds in the dormitory of the sports institute, with a utilization rate of more than 95%. Therefore, the room capacity has been increased from 2 to 3, and a third bunk bed must be placed in the room.
"Therefore, the building is in a hurry, and it will be a headache if you drag it down, and there will be many bottlenecks."
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300 million yuan allocation has greatly improved sports research
Lin also pointed out that the Hong Kong team has achieved a bumper harvest this year, and the public has increased support and expectations for athletes. "We are under great pressure. It is an indisputable fact." He believes that the government's upcoming funding of 300 million yuan, in addition to measures for accessories, The scientific research science of sports is also very important.
He explained that in addition to comparing the quality and skills of the athletes in the current competition, the scientific research behind them is also related.
For example, the Institute of Physical Education and the University of Science and Technology jointly research wind tunnel design, which can help athletes perform in cycling or rowing competitions.
He also pointed out that the gym is equipped with equipment that simulates different environments such as humidity, temperature, and air pressure. However, the equipment can only accommodate one person at a time and is beginning to age. "The 300 million yuan will definitely help us improve greatly."
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