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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.

RISports welcomes delegation from Hong Kong Footwear Association and Feng Tai Footwear

Today RISports welcomes delegation led by Mr Eddie Lam, President of Hong Kong Footwear Association and CEO of Feng Tai Footwear. Our two projects about evaluation of sports-footwear microclimate and aerodynamic performance and 3D-printed orthotic insoles were introduced. We look forward to our future collaborations!

Prof. Amy Fu helps enhance Hong Kong judokas’ performance

Prof. Amy Fu, Associate Director of RISports, and her team shared their experience in providing physiotherapy services to Hong Kong judokas to enhance their performance and reduce injury risks in an interview. Online coverage (Chinese only): https://polyu.me/3yWFdYJ

RISports helped HK karate team with performance analysis (English only)

Dr Annie Wang, member of RISports and Research Assistant Professor of Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME), led a research team to install a new multicamera system at the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) karate studio. The system can do markerless motion capture and performance analysis for karate athletes. It is welcomed by Mr Mohamed Elhosieny Aly, Technical Commission Chairman of World Karate Federation and Chairman of Asian Karate Federation Technical Commission, Mr William Thomas, Head Karatedo Coach of HKSI, and karate referee of Asian countries. They also made suggestions on system optimization and would like encourage other karate organizations to use it.

PolyU delegation visited Loughborough University (English only)

Last month Prof. HC Man (Dean of Faculty of Engineering), Prof. Ming Zhang (RISports Director) and Prof. CY Wen (Associate Director) visited the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences of Loughborough University, which has been ranked number 1 for sport-related subjects for the last eight years in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. It was a fruitful trip to share their experiences in offering sports education programs and explore research collaborations.

PolyU and AquaBloom join forces to nurture sports technology talent and advance industry development

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and AquaBloom International Sports Technology Group Limited (ABSG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 16-Aug for the establishment of the “Sports Technology Talent and Industry Development Centre”. Witnessed by Prof. Christopher CHAO, Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU and Dr Rocky CHENG, Chief Executive Officer of Cyberport, the MoU was signed by Prof. Ming ZHANG, Director of the Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology (RISports), Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Chair Professor of Biomechanics of PolyU and Mr Mike YANG, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ABSG. This strategic partnership will leverage PolyU research strengths and ABSG industry experience to foster each other’s academic activities and education projects on sports technology.   Besides, Prof. ZHANG also joined the panel discussion at the Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum (DELF) to share the background of this collaboration and incorporation of digital technology in teaching.   Media Release https://polyu.hk/stTGi