Milestones
Hong Kong Sports Association for the Mentally Handicapped (HKSAM) was founded and Mary Rose School was used as a temporary registration office.
Hong Kong Sports Association for the Mentally Handicapped (HKSAM) was founded and Mary Rose School was used as a temporary registration office.
The official training programme was launched.
The official training programme was launched.
Employed the first full-time staff to manage HKSAM’s day-to-day development work.
Employed the first full-time staff to manage HKSAM’s day-to-day development work.
With the financial support from the Social Welfare Department, the Association moved to Upper Pak Tin Estate.
With the financial support from the Social Welfare Department, the Association moved to Upper Pak Tin Estate.
Became an active member of the Amateur Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong (renamed as Sports Federation & Olympics Committee of Hong Kong, China in 1999) .
Became an active member of the Amateur Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong (renamed as Sports Federation & Olympics Committee of Hong Kong, China in 1999) .
Lady Youde, Patron of HKSAM, officiated the Opening Ceremony of the Bradbury Movement Centre which was built with the donation from the Bradbury Charitable Trust Fund in Lek Yuen Estate, Shatin and this became the base where athletes received their training.
Lady Youde, Patron of HKSAM, officiated the Opening Ceremony of the Bradbury Movement Centre which was built with the donation from the Bradbury Charitable Trust Fund in Lek Yuen Estate, Shatin and this became the base where athletes received their training.
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.
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.
Represented Hong Kong, China for the first time to compete in INAS Open Swimming Championships in Czech.
Represented Hong Kong, China for the first time to compete in INAS Open Swimming Championships in Czech.
Successfully hosted the 1st INAS Asian & South Pacific Table Tennis Championships with 6 athletes achieving 3 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medals.
Successfully hosted the 1st INAS Asian & South Pacific Table Tennis Championships with 6 athletes achieving 3 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medals.
To increase transparency, accountability and as a step towards modern management, HKSAM was registered as a limited company.
To increase transparency, accountability and as a step towards modern management, HKSAM was registered as a limited company.
In the 2000 Paralympic Games held in Sydney, Australia, Hong Kong sent athletes to compete in table-tennis, swimming and athletics for the very first time. In particular, our 14-year-old table-tennis player Lai Wai Ling came first in the Women’s Singles event, becoming the youngest gold medalist in the world. Moreover, our 20-year-old athlete Tsang Ka-yan also achieved her personal best of 5.11M to grasp the silver medal in Long Jump.
In the 2000 Paralympic Games held in Sydney, Australia, Hong Kong sent athletes to compete in table-tennis, swimming and athletics for the very first time. In particular, our 14-year-old table-tennis player Lai Wai Ling came first in the Women’s Singles event, becoming the youngest gold medalist in the world. Moreover, our 20-year-old athlete Tsang Ka-yan also achieved her personal best of 5.11M to grasp the silver medal in Long Jump.
Successfully hosted the INAS World Swimming Championships with 15 competing countries and regions.
Successfully hosted the INAS World Swimming Championships with 15 competing countries and regions.
A team of 16 athletes represented Hong Kong in the 1st INAS Global Games and achieved 7 gold, 12 silver, and 7 bronze medals. The performance of the swimming team was particularly outstanding, with swimmers attaining 43 personal bests, breaking 35 Hong Kong records and 2 world records.
A team of 16 athletes represented Hong Kong in the 1st INAS Global Games and achieved 7 gold, 12 silver, and 7 bronze medals. The performance of the swimming team was particularly outstanding, with swimmers attaining 43 personal bests, breaking 35 Hong Kong records and 2 world records.
Hosted INAS Asia & South Pacific Table Tennis Championships in Hong Kong Sports Institute. 7 athletes competed grasping 3 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze medals.
Hosted INAS Asia & South Pacific Table Tennis Championships in Hong Kong Sports Institute. 7 athletes competed grasping 3 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze medals.
26 athletes participated in the 2nd INAS Global Games in Liberec, Czech and returned home with 10 gold, 10 silver, and 8 bronze medals and came fourth in the medal standing.
26 athletes participated in the 2nd INAS Global Games in Liberec, Czech and returned home with 10 gold, 10 silver, and 8 bronze medals and came fourth in the medal standing.
Successfully hosted the INAS World Indoor Rowing Championships and won 2 gold, 3 silver and 5 bronze medals.
Successfully hosted the INAS World Indoor Rowing Championships and won 2 gold, 3 silver and 5 bronze medals.
Vice Presidents Mrs. Laura LING and Mr. David IP served as the President and General Secretary of INAS Asia.
Vice Presidents Mrs. Laura LING and Mr. David IP served as the President and General Secretary of INAS Asia.
Hong Kong delegation won 1 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals in swimming and table tennis in the London 2012 Paralympic Games, ranked 5th among 36 countries/regions (intellectual disability) and 1st in Asia.
Hong Kong delegation won 1 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals in swimming and table tennis in the London 2012 Paralympic Games, ranked 5th among 36 countries/regions (intellectual disability) and 1st in Asia.
The E-Registration and Enrolment System (ERES) was officially launched
The E-Registration and Enrolment System (ERES) was officially launched
2013 INAS World Table Tennis Championships was successfully held in Hong Kong. Compliments were received from the participating countries or regions. Our players also made remarkable results with 1 gold, 1 silver and 7 bronze medals.
2013 INAS World Table Tennis Championships was successfully held in Hong Kong. Compliments were received from the participating countries or regions. Our players also made remarkable results with 1 gold, 1 silver and 7 bronze medals.
Rename to Hong Kong Sports Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability (HKSAPID)
Rename to Hong Kong Sports Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability (HKSAPID)
23 athletes participated in the Ecuador 2015 INAS Global Games and returned Hong Kong with a remarkable result. Took part in 4 sports, namely athletics, rowing, swimming and table tennis, the delegation attained 13 gold, 11 silver and 13 bronze medals which ranked second in the medal table among 32 participating countries/regions.
23 athletes participated in the Ecuador 2015 INAS Global Games and returned Hong Kong with a remarkable result. Took part in 4 sports, namely athletics, rowing, swimming and table tennis, the delegation attained 13 gold, 11 silver and 13 bronze medals which ranked second in the medal table among 32 participating countries/regions.
Our swimmer TANG Wai Lok and table tennis player NG Mui Wui won 1 gold and 1 bronze medals in the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games respectively. Wai Lok broke his personal best and the Paralympic Records with 01:56:32 in Class S14 Men’s 200m Freestyle and won the first-ever gold medal in swimming for Hong Kong.
Our swimmer TANG Wai Lok and table tennis player NG Mui Wui won 1 gold and 1 bronze medals in the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games respectively. Wai Lok broke his personal best and the Paralympic Records with 01:56:32 in Class S14 Men’s 200m Freestyle and won the first-ever gold medal in swimming for Hong Kong.
Rename to Hong Kong, China Sports Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability (HKSAPID)
Rename to Hong Kong, China Sports Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability (HKSAPID)