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HKU Reclaims Overall Championship at the 64th USFHK Annual Athletic Meet - A Historic Team Triumph
19 Mar 2026

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Athletic Team delivered a landmark performance at the 64th USFHK Annual Athletic Meet, reclaiming the Overall Championship title for the first time in over a decade. Competing across two days of high‑intensity track and field events, HKU topped the overall standings with 280 points, finishing ahead of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (271 points) and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (213 points).

In the divisional standings, HKU secured 1st place in the Men’s Team and 2nd place in the Women’s Team, marking one of the University’s strongest overall performances in recent USFHK athletics history.

A Result of Sustained Rebuilding and Team‑Centred Excellence

This achievement reflects several years of steady rebuilding by HKU’s student‑athletes, coaches, and the Centre for Sports and Exercise (CSE).

Across the meet, HKU athletes demonstrated depth, consistency, and composure in both track and field events. Crucially, strong performances across relays and technical disciplines ensured a steady accumulation of points throughout the programme, underlining the importance of team contribution over individual success.

Outstanding Performances and Podium Finishes

Gold Medalists

• Women’s 4x400 Relay * New Record - Kwok Hiu Yan Serene, Karlsson Jane Christa Ming Suet, Ma Ying Wen Ashleigh, Chow Chi Kiu (3:55.89)
• Men’s 4x400m Relay –Wong Ching Hoi, Chau Hoi Tim, Leung Ching Hang Welsey, Kwok Jamie (3:23.18)
• Women’s 110m Hurdles – Pak Hoi Man Chloe (14.27)
• Women’s 400m - Ma Ying Wen Ashleigh (57.24)
• Women’s 1500m - Ng Cherry Cheuk Yu (5:03.66)
• Women’s Javelin Throw - Cyrene Hui (45.82)

Silver Medalists

• Men’s 110m Hurdles – Cheung Siu Hang (14.72)
• Men’s 200m – Leung Ching Hang Wesley (21.80)
• Men’s 400m - Chau Hoi Tim (49.21)
• Men’s Javelin Throw – Tse Tak Chi (58.45)
• Men’s Pole Vault – Wu Cheung Yu Sunny (3.70)
• Men’s High Jump – Cheung Ming Hung (1.99)
• Women’s 400m – Karlsson Jane Christa Ming Suet (58.36)
• Women’s 800m – Karlsson Jane Christa Ming Suet (2:21.86)
• Women’s Discus Throw - Wong Hoi Yiu (32.80)
• Women’s Long Jump - Chan Wai Ting (5.44)

Bronze Medalists

• Men’s 4x100m Relay – Chan Tsz Ho Nino Adam, Leung Ching Hang Wesley, Chan Chun Yu Lucas, Kwok Jamie (41.41)
• Women’s 4x100m Relay - Koo Wai Kiu Kelly, Pak Hoi Man Chloe, Tam Hoi Ching, Chow Chi Kiu (48.75)
• Men’s Long Jump – Lin Mingfu (7.39)
• Men’s 800m - Khan Muzammil (2:01.01)
• Men’s 1500m - Khan Muzammil (4:13.93)
• Men’s Discus Throw - Ng Sze Pang (39.12)
• Men’s Shot Put - Ng Sze Pang (11.53)
• Women’s 200m - Chow Chi Kiu (25.30)

Together, these podium finishes — combined with valuable placing points across multiple events, secured HKU’s return to the top of the overall standings in a highly competitive inter‑university field.

Leadership, Culture, and Collective Belief

In the post‑competition debrief, Team Captains Chole Pak, Serene Kwok, Rina Lin Mingfu, and Magnus Johannsson highlighted the importance of teamwork and a shared commitment to collective success.  They emphasized that prioritizing team goals over individual accolades was a defining factor behind HKU’s breakthrough season.

Reflecting that same spirit, past and present team leaders and athletes reinforced how hard work, sacrifice, and close support from coaches and the wider HKU community made the championship possible. CHAN Tsz Ho Nino Adam, Team Captain of 2024-25 — recalled the program’s rise from early setbacks to this season’s overall title and expressed pride in the athletes and coaches despite narrowly missing a grand slam. CHEUNG Siu Hang, Team Captain of 2023-24 captured the team ethos concisely: “The HKU Athletics Team is not just a team—we are a family that pushes each other to be better. Behind every finish line crossed, there are countless hours of hard training and sweat. This Overall Championship belongs to every single one of us!” Current captains echoed that gratitude: LIN Mingfu thanked every HKU athlete for their sacrifices and dedication, saying their efforts made the success possible and filled him with pride; and PAK Hoi Man Chloe credited the coaches’ guidance and the relentless commitment of every athlete for securing the team overall championship, adding that the squad is proud and already motivated to push for more next year.

The captains also acknowledged the continued support of coaches, teammates, alumni, past team captains, and CSE Management, whose sustained guidance and belief played a vital role in the team’s development.

Looking Ahead

CSE remains committed to creating an environment where HKU students can pursue sporting excellence while thriving academically.  The results at the 64th USFHK Annual Athletic Meet stand as a compelling example of what this partnership can achieve.

The momentum continues into the coming weekend, with HKU’s Men’s Basketball, Women’s Handball, and Karatedo Teams competing in their respective USFHK fixtures. We encourage HKU staff, students, and alumni to come out in support, cheer from the stands, and continue building the strong sporting culture across the University.