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Prof. Zhang Ming featured in Wen Wei Po on enhancing diving techniques through sports science and technologies research

Prof. Zhang Ming gave an exclusive interview to Wen Wei Po, sharing how research in sports science and technologies can be used to improve diving techniques, thereby enhancing the safety and success rate of diving. Prof. Zhang, along with his PhD student Ms Wang Xin, former member of the national diving team and the gold medallist in the women’s synchronised 10-metre platform at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, is utilising waterproof, wireless, flexible body sensors, cameras, etc., to record data on the impact and pressure experienced by various body parts, including joints and muscles, during the take-off, aerial phase, and entry of a dive, with the aim of determining whether the force can cause injuries, so as to find methods for preventing injuries, and enhancing the difficulty and performance of the divers’ moves. Prof. Zhang candidly stated that this research is still in its preliminary stage, and the team needs to conduct further follow-up basic research to ensure its accuracy. He hopes to eventually establish a digital model of the human body, which can be used to analyse the pressure on various body parts of athletes during the diving process.

Dr Yang Yang visited RISports

Dr Yang Yang, Professor and Department Chair of the School of Sport, Tourism, and Hospitality Management of Temple University, and Executive Director of the U.S.-Asia Center for Tourism and Hospitality Research, visited RISports yesterday. Prof. Zhang Ming introduced our research platforms and some ongoing projects. We look forward to our future collaborations!

CEO of Dalian Ruidong Technology visited RISports

Dr Yi Qu, Chief Executive Officer of Dalian Ruidong Technology Co., Ltd., visited RISports on 3 Dec 2024 to introduce the latest sports technologies and meet Prof. Ming Zhang’s team to explore collaboration opportunities.

RISports showcased at PolyU's 30th Anniversary Gala Dinner

The PolyU's 30th Anniversary Gala Dinner held on 2 Dec 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre brought together over 800 distinguished guests, including alumni, benefactors and supporters. An interactive exhibition was staged at the venue, showcasing how RISports conduct holistic foot assessments for prescribing appropriate shoes and insoles to cater individual needs.

Delegation from Shanghai Administration of Sports visited RISports

Dr Xiangchen Li, Director of Smart Sports Innovation Research Center of China Institute of Sport Science (CISS), Ms Yuqin Hu from the Graduate Department of CISS, along with Prof. Lei Shi and Prof. Yannis Pitsiladis from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), led a delegation to visit RISports last month. Prof. Ming Zhang and his team introduced the latest development of the institute and the ongoing research projects.

RISports hosts 2024 Symposium on Sports Science and Technology to promote talent cultivation and industry development

The Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology (RISports) and the Department of Biomedical Engineering joined hands with the Samaranch Foundation and AquaBloom International Sports Technology Group to co-organise the 2024 Symposium on Sports Science and Technology, from Nov 30 to Dec 2, attracting more than 200 students, researchers and industry professionals. On the first day of the Symposium, a forum featured 6 former Olympic or world champion athletes from the HK, China team, and national teams shared the applications of sports technology, and their development after retirement. In the following two days, scholars and industry experts shared the latest research outcomes and products in Sports Science and Technology. They discussed how to integrate innovative technologies such as Sports Biomechanics, Intelligent Wearable Systems and AI to enhance training effectiveness. Additionally, representatives from the national swimming team shared insights into the training systems, while former Olympic champions introduced their doctoral research work. Prof. Zhang Ming, Director of RISports, also announced the establishment of the International Society of Sports Science and Technology, aimed at promoting international exchange and cooperation. PolyU will launch a new programme "MSc in Sports Technology and Management" in the coming year, injecting fresh energy into the sports sectors.

Prof. Zhang Ming chaired the 2024 Rehabilitation Engineering Conference

Co-chaired by our director, Prof. Zhang Ming, the 2024 Rehabilitation Engineering Conference held at Qingdao on 8-11 Nov has come to an end. Besides the latest development of rehabilitation technologies, topics related to sports applications and injury prevention were covered.

Delegation from Shanghai Administration of Sports visited RISports

The delegation led by Mr Luo Wenhua, Deputy Director General of the Shanghai Administration of Sports, and Mr Wang Liqin, former Olympic Table Tennis Gold Medalist & current Director of the Shanghai Elite Sports Training Administration Centre, visited RISports yesterday. Prof. Zhang Ming and his team introduced our research platforms and some ongoing projects.

RISports welcomes top management from LALIGA and ABSG

Last week RISports welcomed Mr Michael Sun, Executive Vice President of LALIGA Greater China, and Mr Mike Yang, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of AquaBloom International Sports Technology Group. Prof. Zhang Ming and his team discussed the development of RISports and upcoming collaboration plans.

RISports showcased at the InnoTech Open Day × Alumni Homecoming 2024

The University’s flagship event InnoTech Open Day × Alumni Homecoming 2024 was successfully held on Saturday, attended by over 7,800 alumni and friends. RISports showcased the portable and markerless motion capture technologies and an instrumented treadmill used to measure the dynamic body movements and loads during running. Besides, the 3D foot scan system measured the 3D foot shape and collected foot parameters. Together with the gait analysis, holistic foot assessments can be done for prescribing appropriate shoes and insoles to cater individual needs. Our Director, Prof. Zhang Ming, has also shared the latest projects and development of RISpots at the PAIR InnoTech Forum.