1997

April

HKSAM officially became a standard member of The International Federation for Athletes with Intellectual Impairments (INAS, originally called INAS-FMH and later INAS-FID) and has been granted qualification to compete in recognized sports competitions. Mr. David Ip was also appointed as the President of Asia and the South Pacific regions.

July

Represented Hong Kong, China for the first time to compete in INAS Open Swimming Championships in Czech.

1998

July

Successfully hosted the 1st INAS Asian & South Pacific Table Tennis Championships with 6 athletes achieving 3 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medals.

1999

December

To increase transparency, accountability and as a step towards modern management, HKSAM was registered as a limited company.