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doping-free environment for fair play in sports in Hong Kong, and is responsible for planning and implementing an anti-doping programme.
Each year, with the support of sponsors, the federation organises the Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards, the 'Oscars' of local sport, to recognise the achievements of top athletes. The presentation of the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Sports Stars Awards 2010 was held in conjunction with the federation's annual spring dinner in February. Cyclist, Wong Kam-po, was awarded the most coveted Bank of China (Hong Kong) Best of Best Hong Kong Sports Star.
Hong Kong Paralympic Committee and Sports Association for the Physically Disabled
The Paralympic Movement in Hong Kong had another rewarding year in 2011 with Hong Kong athletes bringing home many trophies won in international competitions.
To keep growing, the Hong Kong Paralympic and Sports Association for the Physically Disabled is committed to implementing an ambitious strategic development plan for improving the performance of its athletes, strengthening support for their coaches and secretariat staff.
The athletes underwent intensive training during the year, preparing for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. They participated in 28 international competitions, and brought home a total of 101 medals.
Hong Kong Sports Association for the Mentally Handicapped
The Hong Kong Sports Association for the Mentally Handicapped develops, promotes and organises sporting activities for people with intellectual disability to help them develop fully their potential in sports, to help them cultivate positive attitudes in sportsmanship and to facilitate their integration into the community. The association provides sports training and competitions which had an attendance of 48 280 in 2011. The association had been developing steadily a training programme over the years to cater for all levels of ability.
Athletes took part in many international competitions during the year and made the most of these events to sharpen their skills. Highlights included the 7th Daegu University President's Cup International Adaptive Indoor Rowing Competition in Korea at which Hong Kong won three medals: one gold and two bronze; the 2011 Para-Swimming World Challenge in Canada at which Hong Kong won 16 medals: three gold, eight silver and five bronze; the 2011 FISA World Rowing Championships. in Slovenia at which Hong Kong won one gold medal; the 3rd INAS Global Games in Italy at which Hong Kong won 32 medals: 12 gold, 11 silver and nine bronze; the CGA Championships 2011 - Swimming in South Africa at which Hong Kong won 24 medals: 12 gold, eight silver and four bronze; the 2011 ITTF PTT Asian & Oceanic Table Tennis Regional Championships in Hong Kong at which Hong Kong won four medals: two gold and two bronze.