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in the mixed doubles event. In swimming, Michael Wright won a bronze medal in the men's 50-metre freestyle event.
Hong Kong Sports Institute
The aim of the Hong Kong Sports Institute is to provide an environment in which athletic talent can be identified, nurtured and developed. This aim implies the pursuit of excellence by athletes and coaches.
The mandate of the institute is sixfold: athlete development; coach education and development; sports science, sports medicine and research; resource information; interna- tional exchanges and co-operation with other bodies.=
In 1992-93, the institute offered a sports scholarship scheme in 18 sports for over 230 elite local athletes. Scholarship holders received different levels of support services in coaching, facilities, accommodation, dietary advice, sports science, sports medicine, fitness training, overseas training and support for education and employment. The 18 sports covered were archery, cycling, diving, badminton, sports for the disabled, fencing, gymnastics, rowing, soccer, squash, swimming, table tennis, tennis, ten-pin bowling, track and field, triathlon, windsurfing and wushu.
During the year, the government made a one-off grant of $100 million to the institute, which has been placed under the Hong Kong Sports Development Board Trust Fund. This is to be used for the development of sports science and sports medicine, and for the training of elite athletes preparing for major events over the next four years. This contribution will enable the institute to capitalise on the momentum so far gained in the area of top level training and development.
The institute also encouraged the general public to participate in sports by running various sports clubs, including clubs for tennis, squash, swimming and badminton, and by organising sports courses at different levels.
Amateur Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong
The Amateur Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, recognised by the International Olympic Committee in 1951 as the national Olympic committee of the territory, controls Hong Kong's participation in the Olympic, Commonwealth, Asian, East Asian and World Games. It plays a major role in promoting sports in Hong Kong by encouraging participation in international competitions by its 60 affiliated sports associations. It is the acknowledged voice of sport in Hong Kong and throughout the sports world.
One of the objectives of the federation is the promotion of sports education. For more than two decades it has sponsored sports leaders, administrators, coaches, technical officials and athletes to attend courses and conferences held locally and overseas.
It organises monthly courses on sports leadership, sports administration, sports medicine, sports science, plus courses on sport management and sport coaching in conjunction with the United States Sports Academy. It sends Hong Kong representatives to the annual International Olympic Academy and sponsors three Olympic Solidarity courses each year.
Special sports activities during the year included seminars organised by the Hong Kong Olympic Academy on the prevention and management of foot and ankle injuries, and educational opportunities and career prospects in sport and physical education in the
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