Hong Kong male foil player Cheung Ka-long and 5 local elite athletes were admitted by Hong Kong Baptist University through the "Excellent Athlete Admissions Scheme" and enrolled in the same course.
HKBU announced that a total of 6 elite athletes from Hong Kong will be admitted through the "Excellent Athlete Admission Scheme" launched this year, including Zhang Jialang, who won the men's foil individual gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics last year, rugby player Huo Shanwen, table tennis player Guan Wenhao, Swimmer Guo Junxi, martial arts player Liu Zilong and track and field athlete Shi Jincheng.
Cheung Ka Long was admitted to HKBU.
(Hong Kong Baptist University)
The six athletes are currently supported by the Hong Kong Sports Institute and will be enrolled in the Sports and Recreation Management programme of the Department of Physical Education and Health at HKBU.
The "Elite Athlete Admission Scheme" was established by HKBU in 2016 to provide flexible study arrangements for full-time athletes in Hong Kong. This year, it will cooperate with the "Student Athlete Learning Support and Admission Scheme" launched by the University Grants Committee (UGC) in 2022. , launched the "Enrollment Program for Talented Athletes".
Six elite athletes (from the second from left) Kwan Wenhao, Shi Jincheng, Zhang Jialang, Fok Shanwen, Liu Zilong and Guo Junxi received the HKBU varsity jersey.
(Hong Kong Baptist University)
To be admitted through the Talented Athletes Admission Scheme, HKBU states that certain conditions must be met: "You must have recognized sports ratings and achievements in relevant sports, be nominated by the Hong Kong Sports Institute or other sports associations, or have a history of regional or international experience. Retired athletes with outstanding achievements in sexual sports events.” Selection criteria include the applicant’s athletic rating and proof of achievement, interview performance, letters of recommendation from coaches or schools, and statements of personal interests, future academic plans, and goals.
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