Sports

Tchoukball is gradually gaining attention as a sport. Recently, BBOLD editors invited the coach of the Hong Kong women's tchoukball team, Ng Tsz-lai, and team captain Candy to share their passion for the sport and their growth experiences. Tchoukball is a ball game played with a rebound net, which measures approximately one meter by one meter. Players need to throw the ball onto the net so that it rebounds into the opponent's area. This sport was invented by Swiss biologist Hermann Brandt in the 1970s and is a non-contact sport. The name "Tchoukball" comes from the sound the ball makes when it hits the net, which resembles the French word "tchouk." In Chinese, it is phonetically translated as "巧固球". The basic gameplay involves players shooting the ball from a 3-meter semi-circular z...

To make progress, it’s not just about giving 100% effort; it’s about putting in 120% dedication. Hong Kong rower Jenny Leung recently won a bronze medal alongside her teammate Huang Sheung Yee in the women’s double sculls event at the 2024 Asian Rowing Championships. In the early stages of the race, several teams were closely matched, but in the final moments, Jenny and Sheung Yee pushed themselves to the limit, increasing their rowing frequency to pull ahead of Kazakhstan and finish third. Congratulations to Jenny and Sheung Yee! In an interview, Jenny shared, “I believe the key to success lies mainly in our training. Before the competition, our coach focuses not only on improving our aerobic capacity but also on enhancing our anaerobic strength. Additionally, the chemistry with m...

Many children participate in extracurricular activities that are arranged by their families, but this particular child had her family choose to accompany her in learning a sport from scratch. Since she was seven years old, they have supported her journey, and through their continuous efforts, this "child," Ma Kwan-ching, has realized her dream of becoming the Hong Kong representative in windsurfing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Kwan-ching noted that neither she nor her family had any special athletic talent, but they all possessed the perseverance to keep learning and practicing. Because her family learned and practiced alongside her, they gained a deeper understanding of her experiences and needs, providing unwavering support throughout her journey. With just over two months unti...

At first, Coco took up lion dancing solely for the sake of looking stylish. However, she soon realized that achieving that level of style and grace was no easy feat. The training regimen was physically demanding, requiring long hours of grueling practice and challenging her limited athletic abilities. Given her petite stature and lack of strength, Coco found herself struggling with even the most basic kung fu movements, having to put in far more effort than her peers. Despite these early setbacks, Coco persisted in her lion dancing pursuits for over a decade. What drove her to keep going in the face of such difficulty? Coco explains that it was the tight knit community she discovered within the lion dance troupe. When she first joined, she was welcomed into a close-knit group of "br...

This year, the football field at the Cheung Chau North Emperor Temple Amusement Park hosted the Bag Mountain Championship, and Janet Kung successfully defended her title, winning the Bag Mountain crown for the second consecutive year after her victory in 2022. 在 Instagram 查看這則貼文 Janet Kung 龔子珊 Ice Climbing Mountaineering Athlete（@janetkts）分享的貼文 In an interview, Janet shared that unlike previous years, she did not undergo specialized training for a month leading up to the championship this year, but instead relied on her regular ice climbing regimen. Ice climbing refers to the activity of scaling ice waterfalls, cliffs, or wooden structures using ice axes and crampons. Due to the overhanging nature of the ice walls or falls, it requires greater forearm strength...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AUttmgoSvM Following the previous assignment of dispatching BBOLD representatives to learn about stand-up paddle boarding, the BBOLD representatives are now facing a new challenge: snowboard skiing! As winter approaches, many people plan to travel abroad to destinations such as Niseko and Hakuba in Japan, or ski resorts in Korea, Europe, and America. However, skiing is a sport that requires a high level of skill and can be quite dangerous, so it is advisable to receive professional training before attempting it. Lack of basic training can result in accidents and injuries while attempting to ski during a trip. Since most trips only have a few days for practice, it is often insufficient time to develop the necessary skills. So, how can we practice sk...

The Hangzhou Asian Games are currently underway, and the excellent performances of Hong Kong athletes have generated a lot of excitement. Let's continue to cheer for the athletes who are preparing to compete! The athletics events will begin on September 29th, with racewalking as the first event, followed by short sprints, relays, and other events that require teamwork and explosive power. Ching Siu Nga, a female racewalker participating in the Asian Games for the third time, shared before the competition that she is well-prepared and confident in herself. She hopes to achieve a top-eight finish, break her previous record, and achieve a seasonal best. To achieve a breakthrough, one cannot give up on new attempts and must accumulate experience from various competitions. Siu Nga recalled ...

The open water swimming event made its debut on the Asian Games stage, attracting attention from the public and various sectors. The event generally involves outdoor swimming in the sea, lakes, or rivers. The biggest challenge is not only the athletes' physical and mental condition, endurance, and willpower, but also their ability to judge water conditions. Tides, surface currents, and wind resistance are the main determining factors for completion time. During the competition, swimmers start swimming in the sea at the same time without a separate lane to swim in. When as many as 50 or 60 people jump into the sea at the same time, there is no actual limit on the distance between athletes, resulting in fierce competition and a high risk of colliding with other athletes or physical conta...