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- FORMULA E TO RACE IN RIYADH FOR OPENING ROUND OF SEASON FIVE
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA (May 17, 2018) - The ABB FIA Formula E Championship is set to make its debut in the Middle East next season in Riyadh, with the Saudi Arabian capital scheduled to host the opening round of season five in December. In a double-first for the electric street racing series, Formula E will bring international motorsport to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the very first time as part of a 10-year agreement with the General Sports Authority and Saudi Arabian Motor Federation. Alongside hosting the first fully-electric race in the region, the exciting news signals the start of a new era of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship with the eagerly-anticipated competitive debut of the next generation cars in Riyadh. The announcement was made by His Royal Highness Prince Khaled Bin Sultan Bin Abdullah AlFaisal, President of the Saudi Arabian Motor Federation, and His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal Al Saud, Vice-Chair of the Saudi Arabia General Sports Authority, together with Founder & CEO of Formula E Alejandro Agag. Pending confirmation of the calendar by the FIA World Motor Sport Council, the E-Prix will see the Formula E cars navigate the streets of the picturesque Ad Diriyah district - with experienced motorsport promoter Carlo Boutagy tasked to deliver and promote the race through his company CBX. Further details on the location and circuit layout will be revealed in due course. Alejandro Agag, Founder & CEO of Formula E, said: “Bringing racing to Riyadh for the first round of the new season is the perfect setting for the next phase of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship. An exciting and vibrant country that is focussing on its future, Saudi Arabia will be the ideal venue to mark the competitive debut of the next generation Formula E cars. We think Saudi Arabia - with the new vision of Prince Abdulaziz, Prince Khalid and the country - is a fitting location to launch the latest chapter of the electric street racing series. Many other sports are already increasing their presence in Saudi Arabia and we’re proud that they’ve chosen Formula E over other categories in racing. Most countries are now looking to Formula E, especially Saudi Arabia which is concentrating on the development of new technologies, renewable energies and electric vehicle s.” His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz, said: “Saudi Arabia is looking to the future and Formula E is the motorsport of the future, that’s why this is such an exciting opportunity. It aligns perfectly with the country’s 2030 vision and offers the prospect of world-class racing on the streets of the capital for the first time in our history. For all fans, men, women, young and old, the dream of a hosting a ‘home race’ will now come true. As a driver myself, who cares about growing the sport, nothing could make me happier. The length of the partnership will give Saudi Arabia and Formula E the platform to create a lasting legacy for both the sport globally and the Kingdom over the course of a decade. This is the latest in a series of game-changing sports events that the people of Saudi Arabia will now be able to enjoy as families, with benefits that go far beyo nd the sport to deliver a positive impact across our society. Also for the next generation of Formula E, perhaps with a future champion, technician, engineer or team manager watching from the crowd in Riyadh and being inspired by the sport.” His Royal Highness Prince Khaled Bin Sultan Bin Abdullah AlFaisal, President of the Saudi Arabian Motor Federation, commented: “The interest and passion for motorsport amongst the people in the Kingdom is already vast, with a rich heritage in rallying, drag racing and other forms of motorsport - but the sport in Saudi Arabia is about to be supercharged by this development. This event and all that surrounds it, from welcoming world-class teams to the global TV coverage, represents a watershed moment. By hosting Formula E in Riyadh, the enthusiasm for motorsport and sustainable technologies will be heightened further to leave behind a valuable footprint in the Kingdom’s landscape and showcase its growing credentials as a sporting destination.” To follow the latest news and information, visit - www.FIAFormulaE.com Information and photo source : ABB FIA Formula E Championship
- 「撐香港體壇精英」全港學界微電影比賽2018 現已接受報名
「撐香港體壇精英」全港學界微電影比賽2018現已公開接受報名!是次活動由香港體育學院(體院)主辦、香港賽馬會慈善信託基金捐助及香港多媒體設計協會全力支持,同時亦是「賽馬會優秀運動員獎勵計劃」推廣活動之一。 比賽設有兩個主題,第一個主題是 「齊撐香港體壇精英」。大會希望參加者透過作品,介紹香港運動員在國際賽事中的傑出表現,從而帶動香港市民去欣賞及支持香港運動員出戰2018年亞洲運動會及亞洲殘疾人運動會。第二個主題是「運動員的奮鬥史」。每位運動員都有一個共通點,就是同樣擁有一份永不言敗的精神,為理想堅持不懈地奮鬥。大會希望參加者能夠透過作品描繪香港運動員在比賽中展現的堅毅意志、體育精神及其他特質。 這次比賽專為香港學生而設,分別設有中學組及大專組,大會希望參加者透過微電影製作,讓普羅大眾更了解及認識香港運動員,同時發掘同學們的創作潛能,提高他們對創作的興趣,發揮團體精神及解難能力。 兩個組別同時設有多個獎項,包括:金、銀、銅及「全民投票爆Like大獎」各1名,得獎隊伍均可獲頒發獎狀及禮券;而所有參賽者亦可獲參與獎狀。此外,參賽作品更有機會在體院網上宣傳平台播放,供大眾市民觀賞! 大會更會在6月至7月安排3場簡介會及工作坊,邀請多位資深傳媒工作者及電影業界 人士擔任導師,傳授短片製作技巧,而體院的精英運動員亦會現身說法,與參加者分享他們的點滴,為參加者帶來更多創作靈感,豐富他們創作故事的內容和感染力。 比賽將於今年6月30日 (星期六) 截止報名,而提交作品限期為7月31日 (星期二)。有關比賽詳情及報名表格,請參閱大會網頁: www.hksi.org.hk/jcaias/microfilm。 體院於一九九四年推出「優秀運動員獎勵計劃」,旨在向於大型運動會獲獎牌的本地運動員提供現金獎勵,以示鼓勵,並對運動員的努力和貢獻予以表揚及肯定。香港賽馬會慈善信託基金冠名贊助此計劃,向在六大運動會包括奧林匹克運動會、殘疾人奧林匹克運動會、亞洲運動會、亞洲殘疾人運動會、全國運動會及世界大學生運動會中表現傑出的香港運動員頒發獎金。 https://www.hksi.org.hk/…/a…/athlete-incentive-awards-scheme Information and photo source : Elite Step Asia / HKSI
- DHL Stormers 惡鬥Hito-Communications Sunwolves 許勝不許敗
[2018年5月17日,香港]: DHL Stormers 一行25人大軍歷史性抵港,他們即將於本週六(下午1時15分)首次在港舉行的「三菱地所超級欖球聯賽」(Mitsubishi Estate Super Rugby)與Hito-Communications Sunwolves 一較高下。 DHL Stormers 主帥菲力克(Robbie Fleck)挑選多位經驗豐富的戰將隨行,決心在這場 「生死大戰」中脫穎而出,亦為今季成績增添美麗色彩。 DHL Stormers 剛在上週六以9-15之差不敵族長隊(Chiefs) ,前者希望以今仗勝利一洗頹風和在積分榜上力爭上游,因為他們暫時位列榜尾,而與第5位只相差1分。 菲力克抵埗時說:「我們不可以再輸掉餘下的任何賽事。」「我們不想顧慮本週六賽事以外的事情太多,我們算出只要多拿20分便可晉身季後賽,而我軍是有能力做到的。」 「賽程雖然艱難而我們仍然期望晉級,我預計3支南非球隊將可以進入季後賽。Sunwolves 可藉今仗寓賽於操,但我們卻是背城借一;若我們今仗落敗,躋身季後賽的希望便等同幻滅。」 縱使菲力克芒刺在背,但他也明白這場比賽對於在新市場推廣「超級欖球聯賽」和球會品牌的意義,他道:「除了欖球外,球員能體驗新城市、文化和體會也同樣重要,當然爭勝是首要任務。」 菲力克希望球隊的火力能摧毀對手日見牢固的防線,他表示:「我們崇尚穩固的團隊打法,加上我軍有一些令人刮目相看的年青後衛,所以我們的風格慢慢演變成更具娛樂性。」 「我們希望打出身價來報答香港球迷,『超級欖球聯賽』以刺激的欖球作為金漆招牌,今仗正好讓兩支球隊親身演繹。」 「我們今季的進攻數據屬前五位,所以對自己的攻力蠻有自信,可惜我們作客時的防守卻未如理想。我們在客場失掉不少達陣,所以今仗是關鍵的分野。」 「我們今次是許勝不許敗並會施展渾解數爭勝,球迷將可欣賞到典型的『超級欖球聯賽』風格。」 DHL Stormers 自2016年加入「超級欖球聯賽」以來對Sunwolves未嘗一敗,他們當然希望在這場首次在港上演的賽事延續一面倒的對賽往績。 菲力克最後說: 「Sunwolves 總是會製造驚喜,觀看他們的比賽也很賞心悅目。他們打法聰明,善於控球在手和向對手施壓。我相信不出幾年他們會如Jaguares 一樣適應了『超級欖球聯賽』後便能綻放異彩,如日後有更多國腳級人馬加盟,實力更可即時提升。」 「但現在要擊敗他們,亦非易事,必須卯足全力應戰。」 DHL Stormers 名單: 卡爾(Nizaam Carr)、迪阿倫迪(Damian de Allende)、 迪卻尼克(Jan de Klerk)、迪韋特(Paul de Wet)、杜派薩斯(Jean-Luc du Plessis)、杜托迪(Pieter-Steph du Toit)、杜雲拿治(Dewaldt Duvenage)、安祖比察特(JJ Engelbrecht)、雲溫斯保(JC Janse van Rensburg)、傑索夫(Steven Kitshoff)、高尼斯(Siya Kolisi) [隊長]、 尼迪斯(Dillyn Leyds)、路維(Wilco Louw)、馬靴比(Frans Malherbe)、馬華爾斯(SP Marais)、 圖扁尼(Scarra Ntubeni)、諾舒爾(Sikhumbuzo Notshe)、侯尼(Raymond Rhule)、沙迪爾(Carlu Sadie)、森美爾斯(Ramone Samuels)、辛尼拿(Seabelo Senatla)、 雲戴克(Kobus van Dyk)、 雲薛爾(Chris van Zyl)、維祖安(EW Viljoen)、韋爾斯(Cobus Wiese) Information and photo source : Elite Step Asia / Mitsubishi Estate Super Rugby
- LEICESTER CITY CONFIDENT AHEAD OF HKFC CITI SOCCER SEVENS RETURN
[Hong Kong, 17 May 2018]: HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens champions Leicester City go into the defence of their title at Happy Valley this weekend confident of retaining the trophy they won 12 months ago at Hong Kong Football Club. Leicester City kick off their challenge for a third title in six years when they take on Singapore Cricket Club on Saturday before facing newcomers Brighton & Hove Albion and HKFC Red Dragons in Group D of the Main Event. Leicester City captain Darnell Johnson, who led his side to the title last year, believes he and his team mates can pull off a repeat performance at this year’s event. “We’re all good to go,” said Johnson. “We’re confident going into this year’s competition and we’ll be trying to retain the title. We’ve been out there and so far it’s been hot, the other teams look better and it’s going to be a tough test. “Looking at the players we know from back in England, I know it’s going to be tough. And from what I remember from last year, the Hong Kong teams were very good because they play this game regularly and are well equipped and know what to do. “ Fellow Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion join Leicester City in Group D as they make their first-ever appearance in the competition and captain James Tilley is looking forward to the challenge his team will face over the weekend. “As a team we’re all really excited,” said Tilley. “We’re really excited to get out there on Saturday and show what we can do. “We are good technically as a team, good at passing, so we’ll play our own game but it’s going to be hard. Seven-a-side on a big pitch means there’s going to be a lot of running involved. And in this heat as well, it’s going to be different to England. “We’re going to go out and do our best and give what we can. We’ll see what happens.” Sixteen teams will face off for the HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens title in the Main Event while 10 teams will also play in the Masters Events, contested by teams featuring players over 35 years of age. Group A of the Main Event features West Ham United, Wellington Phoenix from New Zealand, Japan’s Kashima Antlers and a Yau Yee League Select, while Group B will be contested by Aston Villa, Italy’s Cagliari Calcio, Kitchee and HKFC Captain’s Select. Newcastle United and Glasgow Rangers both return to play in Group C alongside Hong Kong Football Club and newcomers Newcastle Jets from Australia. “We’re well prepared,” said Jets captain Solomon-John Moanhan-Vaiika. “It’s going to be different, but we expect to do our best. We didn’t come here to have a jolly. We’re here to compete to the best of our abilities.” The 2018 HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens will also see the Citi All Stars return to defend the Masters title they have won in each of the last two years and the Masters Tournament will commence proceedings on the Friday evening before the Main Event starts at 9am on Saturday. Tickets for the event are available atwww.ticketflap.com/hksoccer7s2018 with free entry for all on Friday May 18 and free entry for children under 16 years old all weekend. Single day tickets cost HK$160 and weekend passes are HK$300. Information and photo source : Roco Communications / HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens
- 太陽城集團成為第65屆澳門格蘭披治大賽車冠名贊助商
澳門年度國際體壇盛事—第65屆澳門格蘭披治大賽車將在2018年11月15日至18日舉行。澳門格蘭披治大賽車組織委員會今日(5月16日)假澳門科學館舉行新聞發佈會,宣佈太陽城集團成為本屆賽事的冠名贊助商。 出席新聞發佈會的嘉賓包括:澳門特別行政區政府體育局局長及澳門格蘭披治大賽車組織委員會協調員潘永權、冠名贊助商太陽城集團公共及社會關係部高級副總裁李素茵、中國-澳門汽車總會會長盧景昭、中國-澳門汽車總會理事長及澳門格蘭披治大賽車組織委員會賽事專責小組組長鍾國榮、體育局副局長劉楚遠和林蓮嬌等。 新聞發佈會上,潘永權和李素茵共同簽署贊助協議書並進行支票交接儀式,太陽城集團連續第五年成為賽事冠名贊助商,今屆大賽車將正式命名為太陽城集團第65屆澳門格蘭披治大賽車。而本屆賽事的安全車、醫療車、救援車及大會工作車車輛,將由寶馬汽車(澳門)有限公司贊助提供。 太陽城集團第65屆澳門格蘭披治大賽車將會繼續舉行三場與國際汽聯合辦的世界級賽事,包括國際汽聯三級方程式世界盃、國際汽聯GT世界盃及國際汽聯世界房車賽。除上述賽事外,四項主題大賽中還包括澳門格蘭披治電單車 - 第五十二屆大賽,連同澳門房車盃和大灣區盃賽,將組成本屆精彩豐富的賽程。 適逢今年是澳門格蘭披治大賽車第65週年之慶,賽事組委會正籌備一系列的活動與全澳門市民及旅客一同慶祝,包括有:以社交媒體為平台的相片及短片徵集活動、大賽車親子嘉年華及車展等,讓公眾可以透過不同的途徑感受澳門格蘭披治大賽車的熱鬧氣氛。 第65屆澳門格蘭披治大賽車門票現已接受預訂,為了持續提升車迷對大賽車的熱情與支持,今年的票價維持不變,練習日的票價為澳門幣50元,賽事日的票價為350元至900元,價格視乎不同看台而定。賽事期間,每日共有接近14,000個座位供予車迷親臨現場觀賞賽事。 有關活動詳情,可瀏覽澳門格蘭披治大賽車官方網站www.macau.grandprix.gov.mo 或下載相關移動應用程式 ,亦可以關注大賽車的 Facebook、微信或微博。 澳門格蘭披治大賽車組織委員會 2018年5月16日 如欲獲取更多資訊,請瀏覽www.macau.grandprix.gov.mo 或聯絡media.mgp@sport.gov.mo。 Information and photo source : PR Plus
- Hito-Communications Sunwolves 挾強勢揮軍香港
[2018年5月15日,香港]:即將於本週六首場在港舉行的「三菱地所超級欖球聯賽」(Mitsubishi Estate Super Rugby)與DHL Stormers 交手的Hito-Communications Sunwolves 乘勝利氣焰來港。 Sunwolves 剛剛錄得今季「超級欖球聯賽」的首場勝仗,占美祖瑟夫(Jamie Joseph)也希望一嘗重挫由菲力克(Robbie Fleck)領軍的DHL Stormers。 占美祖瑟夫今季在東京最後一役以63-28大勝Reds後說: 「這場賽事在炎熱天氣下進行,相信香港只會過之而無不及和對我們的南非對手更不利。」 Sunwolves打開勝利之門後 (今季成績1勝9 負) 希望延長勝利之路和取得3年來的首次連勝。 雖然剛剛取得對澳洲好手的歷史性大捷,占美祖瑟夫認為火拼Stormers (今季成績5勝7 負)前仍要下一番苦功,他道: 「我們差不多丟了30分和讓對手攻入一些輕鬆達陣,因此我們要整場比賽都要硬起心腸和防守要更硬朗。」 Sunwolves和Stormers曾四度交戰,後者分別於2016年和2017年在南非取得46-19 及52-15 的壓倒性勝利;但Sunwolves之後開始慢慢縮窄雙方差距,兩軍在2016年在新加坡再碰頭時以17-17握手言和,而Sunwolves在上年則以31-44較近比數敗陣。 今個星期六的旺角大球場一戰將是占美祖瑟夫重掌日本國家隊帥印前最後一次領軍,日本將於6月鬥意大利和格魯吉亞。 東尼布朗(Tony Brown)在占美祖瑟夫暫別球隊時會暫代主教練一職,並帶領球隊於5月25日在墨爾本鬥Rebels,而史葛漢臣將領軍於6月3日在堪培拉對Brumbies 。 占美祖瑟夫談及他的雙重身份時說: 「我和教練團同時兼顧球會和國家隊會帶來協同效益,藉著『超級欖球聯賽』來建立球風和更良好球員關係,所以大 家可預期國家隊的風格與球會大同小異。」 球隊整季貫徹風格如一,正如東尼布朗在與Reds交手前曾說Sunwolves暫時只在場上部份時間可以保持發揮。 占美祖瑟夫續道: 「大家也見到我們之前6場賽事中有部份時間表現不錯。我們要逐漸全場80分鐘也要打出應有水準,只要能做到這點,我們的爭勝本錢便更多。」 Reds 對Sunwolves的攻守效益完全身同感受。占美祖瑟夫獲勝後開心地表示: 「我們今仗終於將所有東西融合一起。」 香港球迷對Sunwolves陣中日本國腳並不陌生,部份新秀同樣令人期待。前鋒姫野和樹(Kazuki Himeno)和中場米高列圖(Michael Little)是今季的主力,希頓柏加(Hayden Parker)上仗在Reds 身上獨取36分和修馬基(Hosea Saumaki)上仗也達陣3次,個人今季累積達陣至7次。 球隊在流大 (Yutaka Nagare ) 、韋利碧斯(Willie Britz)和由東尼布朗負責的後衛線共同帶領下,相信會帶來意外驚喜。 「三菱地所超級欖球聯賽」今次選址的旺角大球場可容納6,000人,並是自2012年後再次有欖球賽事在該場地舉行。 普通門票(露天座位)每張為港幣249元 和兒童特惠票(露天座位)每張為港幣100元。由於這場賽事是Sunwolves三場中立場賽事之一,欖總特設 Wolfpack Stand讓 Sunwolves球迷可齊集為愛隊打氣。這個特別打氣區是希望吸引居港的10,000名日本僑民入場觀戰,每張門票(露天座位)為港幣299元和兒童特惠票每張為港幣150元。 購票詳情可瀏覽https://www.ticketflap.com/superrugby2018。 Information and photo source : Elite Step Asia / Mitsubishi Estate Super Rugby
- 2018 / 19 Asian Le Mans Series
4 grade 1 circuits, 4 countries, 4 races, and 4 invitations to the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Entries for the 2018/19 Asian Le Mans Series are now officially open. The new season is set to be bigger and better than the 2017/18 season that delivered record coverage for the teams, drivers and sponsors. With a growing supporter base, a significant broadcast programme including a growing Chinese media partnership, the Series is cementing its position as the premier endurance racing series in Asia. Class structure: The Class structure of the 2018/19 Asian Le Mans Series will see a number of changes, whilst maintaining the mix of both prototype and GT cars that is synonymous with Le Mans racing. The LMP2 class will be at the front of the field, with Championships on offer for both professional and amateur drivers. The amateur trophy will be open to entries featuring all-amateur driver line ups, while the professional trophy will be awarded to the outright class winner. The LMP3 class, one of the fastest growing motorsport classes in the region, will remain unchanged. The GT class will continue to be open to GT3 cars as well as Japan GT300 cars. Should there be a minimum of four GTE cars entered for the full season, a dedicated LMGTE class will also be created. The existing GT Cup class will continue to be open to cars that have been homologated for various one-make series around the world such as Audi R8 LMS Cup, Ferrari Challenge, Lamborghini Super Trofeo and Porsche Carrera Cup. In addition, from the start of the 2018/19 Season, teams will also be able to enter GT4 cars. The GT Cup class will be reserved for amateur drivers. 24 Hours of Le Mans – Four invitations: As in previous years, the winner of the LMP2 and LMP3 classes will each receive an invitation to compete in the LMP2 class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2019. For the 2018/19 Asian Le Mans Series, there will be an added recognition for LMP2 amateur entries – not only will they be fighting for their own Championship honours, there will also be an elusive invitation to the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the winning team. There will also be one invitation to race in the LM GTE Am class for the winner of the GT class. Calendar - A season opener at Shanghai International Circuit: The season, that will feature four races of four hours in length, commences at the end of November. This will ensure it avoids clashes with other Asian series, whilst also giving teams from around the world the time to join. The 2018/19 season open at the Shanghai International Circuit, the first of four FIA Grade 1 Circuits the Asian Le Mans Series will visit. The race will be run in conjunction with the China Touring Car Championship (CTCC), adding to the profile of the event in China. The Series will again race in Fuji Speedway in December, and it will return to the Buriram International Circuit in Thailand in mid-January. The round will again be held as a part of Children’s Day activities after the event was a huge success earlier this year, drawing a crowd of over 100,000. The final round will again be held at the Sepang International Circuit although this season it will be held later, at the end of February, after the Chinese New Year period. Broadcast Schedule: The 2017/18 season saw an increase of more than 50% in the coverage of the Asian Le Mans Series around the world . The 2018/19 Asian Le Mans Series will again see an outstanding broadcast programme. The highly popular live streams of all qualifying sessions and races will continue with the addition of new social media content. There will again be comprehensive global tv broadcast coverage of the hour long highlights programmes after each race. The new season will also have expanded coverage throughout China including coverage in the MAXSPEED programme broadcast on the Tencent Sports network. Full broadcast coverage will be announced closer to the start of the season. 2018/19 Asian Le Mans Series Calendar details: Round 1: 23 – 25 November 2018 Shanghai International Circuit, China Round 2: 7 – 9 December 2018 Fuji Speedway, Japan Round 3: 10 – 12 January 2019 Buriram Chang International Circuit, Thailand Round 4: 22 - 24 February 2019 Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia Information and photo source : ASIAN LE MANS SERIES
- 泰國青少年公開賽港乒小將單打添一冠一亞兩季
香港乒球小將在泰國青少年公開賽再傳捷報,繼獲得U15男、女子團體賽季軍後,兩男兩女球手萬啟山、蘇致、李卓潼及吳詠琳於各自年齡組別單打項目再添一冠一亞兩季,成績優異。 出戰U12男單的萬啟山先後以3:0及3:1擊敗兩位東道主泰國對手,晉身決賽迎戰印度運動員,場上發揮正常,惜仍以0:3稱臣,屈居亞軍。U18男單代表蘇致在十六強以4:0橫掃中國的于何一(2016國際青少年巡迴賽香港站男單冠軍),八強再憑完美表現以4:1戰勝另一中國對手全開源,不過四強戰面對第3位國乒球員匡屴就以1:4告負,無緣決賽,名列季席。 女子組方面,U12的李卓潼分別以3:2及3:1淘汰馬來西亞球手,勇闖決賽,之後乘勝追擊,決賽發揮出色,以3:0力克韓國削球手贏得冠軍殊榮。至於U15的吳詠琳就在四強戰以0:3不敵中國的陳意,獲得第3名。 資料及相片來源 : 香港乒乓球總會
- 港隊兵分幾路密密戰 期待乒乓世界巡迴賽主場出擊打好波
「菁英航運2018國際乒聯世界巡迴賽-恒生香港公開賽」將於今月22日至27日假香港伊利沙伯體育館舉行,香港乒乓總會今日(11日)於香港體育學院舉行記者會,讓一眾剛戰畢瑞典世乒賽的港隊球員與傳媒見面。 有別以往乒總在體院乒乓球館舉行記者會,今次為隆重其事選在體院演講廳舉行。今次為香港歷來首次舉辦世界巡迴賽分站賽事,參賽球員要在全年12站巡迴賽中爭取積分,累計總積分在世界前列以獲取年終總決賽參賽資格,多位世界級球員均會來港參賽。香港站戲碼包括獲列為男單頭號種籽的是港隊「一哥」黃鎮廷,2號種籽為排世界第8的韓國球手李相秀。至於女單方面更星光熠熠,世界排名頭10名的球手中有7位將會來港參賽,當中包括頭2號種籽、日本的石川佳純及新加坡球手馮天薇;尚有日本伊藤美誠,港隊的李皓晴及杜凱琹則被列為12及13號種籽。 主席余國樑指青訓看見成效 乒總主席余國樑在記者會上表示:「過去10年乒總一直致力年青球員培訓,近年已見成果,不少香港球員有能力站到世界舞台上。所以乒總也是時候再一進步舉辦世界級賽事,今次世界巡迴賽反應相當好,超過200名球員報名,但礙於場地所限,最終落實參賽球員人數為190人,相信屆時比賽氣氛會很好。」 剛帶領男隊以第9名完成世乒賽的黃鎮廷坦言,在瑞典世乒賽逾一星期的比賽對體能消耗很大:「連續數日高強度比賽,體力消耗很大,打完首兩、三天體能已有所下降,未來要學習正是將體能更好分配。」不過在世巡賽香港站前夕,黃鎮廷要先遠赴法國出戰歐洲盃,對體能又一次大考驗,但他謂會努力適應頻密賽程,並承諾香港觀眾會在主場「打多啲好波」:「我較少在香港主場比賽,上一次已經是兩年前的奧運外圍賽,主場感覺很特別,加上世巡賽第一次有香港分站,更希望打得好。」談及香港站的目標,黃鎮廷指期望單打先以8強為目標,再逐步進級,而與何鈞傑拍檔的男雙則希望有獎牌落袋。 至於兩名小將何鈞傑及林兆恒亦分別即將啟程往法國及中國重慶比賽,前者笑言比賽回港後仍有4天適應時差,相信體能足夠應付。至於今次香港公開賽的對手,何鈞傑指每一位都難應付,期望單打能至少晉身正賽,之後再一步步晉級,「至於雙打我和黃鎮廷一直也是拍檔,即使較長時間沒有比賽,但相信默契不會是大問題,希望會有獎牌!」 林兆恒就指在世乒賽一連串的比賽令他的感覺更實在,加上下週到中國重慶出戰甲A聯賽,希望能以此鍛煉爭取在回港後主場有好成績:「目標當然是爭取獎牌,不過單打真的比較困難,所以最起碼希望能出線。但在主場比賽表現應該會更好,因為氣氛也沒有那麼緊張。」 香港站前夕 港隊賽程頻密 女隊賽程同樣頻密,完成世乒賽後回港不到一星期又再兵分幾路出發到世界各地出賽。其中,杜凱琹今晚啟程到土耳其及克羅地亞出戰歐洲聯賽,李皓晴、蘇慧音、吳穎嵐則會到重慶參加中國甲組A級賽事,至於女隊其他成員會於下周一赴泰國出戰當地公開賽。一周後她們就會陸續返港,全力備戰世巡賽香港站主場出擊,或許密密出賽對一眾女隊成員來說是一大考驗,但她們卻謂早已習慣,並會「寓賽於操」期望在主場優勢下爭取好成績。 杜凱琹表示:「近月賽事也算是特別密,我期望以賽代練,在頻密賽事下保持身體健康再回香港比賽。」李皓晴則稱今次香港站對手都是老對手:「繼中國以外,最強對手應是日本,很多都是經常在公開賽遇到的亞洲選手。不過自己每次在伊館比賽都會緊張,希望可以克服慢熱,以興奮心態去調動,盡快投入比賽,想在現場香港觀眾打氣下給我更大信心。」 李靜:「女隊球員步入成熟」 以「驚喜表現,正常成績」形容女隊於世乒賽表現的教練李靜就指隊員的投入程度顯示她們慢慢步入成熟,期望能在主場觀眾面前打高一班:「我對她們在世乒賽的表現已經很滿意,希望有主場優勢下她們可以表現得更生猛。但始終每個球員對主場比賽的感覺都有不同,我會在開賽前先跟她們分享一下經驗。」他又謂沒有向球員訂下特別目標,亦期望觀眾能與他一樣支持香港球員。 總獎金達145,000美元的香港公開賽將於22日至27日假伊館舉行,首2日賽事將免費派發門票,觀眾可於每節比賽開賽前45分鐘於伊館正門外的門票派發處排隊領票。每節開賽時間分別為22日上午10時、23日上午10時、下午3時及晚上7時。 香港隊參賽球員名單(*球員可參加U21單打賽事): 男子單打:黃鎮廷、何鈞傑、吳柏男*、江天一、林兆恒、關文皓*、李漢銘、蘇致、鄭栢晞*、莊棨甯、羅佳佳、黃健惺 女子單打:李皓晴、杜凱琹、蘇慧音*、吳穎嵐、麥子詠*、朱成竹*、林依諾、劉麒*、李清韻、周穎詩*、李嘉宜* 男子雙打:黃鎮廷/何鈞傑、吳柏男/林兆恒、江天一/蘇致 女子雙打:李皓晴/杜凱琹、蘇慧音/吳穎嵐、李清韻/劉麒 資料來源 : 香港乒乓球總會 / 菁英航運2018國際乒聯世界巡迴賽-恒生香港公開賽
- 港乒小將泰國青少年公開賽U15男女團齊奪季
香港乒球小將於泰國青少年公開賽傳來喜訊,在U15男、女子團體賽齊齊殺入四強,雖然分別不敵中國及韓國,但仍均取得季軍一席。 由姚鈞濤,陳顥樺,蔡俊杰組成的香港男子隊在U15男團首圈輪空,直入八強,以3:0輕取中華台北,躋身四強後以1:3不敵中國隊,無緣決賽,名列季席,球員此役發揮正常,實力還有待提高。 U15女團方面,香港A隊(吳詠琳、許煒、嚴浩晴)同樣在首圈輪空,四強以3:0淘汰泰國,及後以1:3向韓國B隊稱臣,取得第3名。 資料及相片來源 : 香港乒乓球總會










