Introduction

Conference Objectives:

  1. Provide an overview of classification systems for physical, intellectual, and visual impairments in Para sports.
  2. Share the latest developments in classification by the International Paralympic Committee, highlighting essential knowledge for athletes, coaches, classifiers, and sports administrators.
  3. Discuss the future directions of classification in the Hong Kong, China region.
  4. Promote the development of local Para sports and align with international standards.
  5. Enhance Awareness of the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games

Registration Link (deadline 20 March 2025)

  • Event Name:                                           1st Classification Conference by the China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee
  • Event Theme:                                          Classification in Para Sports – A New Era
  • Event Date:                                              Saturday, 22nd March 2025, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Hong Kong Time, UTC+08:00)
  • Event Venue:                                           Hong Kong Sports Institute Lecture Theatre and online participation
  • Event Organizer:                                      China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee
  • Event Subvented Organisation:               Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau
  • Event language:                                       Cantonese (With English and Putonghua simultaneous translation)
  • Event Fee:                                                Free of Charge
  • CPD/CNE Points:

1. Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association    Continuing Professional Development – 3 Points

2. Hong Kong Coaching Committee            Continuing Coach Education – 3 Hours

3. Education Bureau*                                  Continuing Professional Development of Teaching – 3 Hours

4. College of Nursing, Hong Kong               Continuing Nursing Education – 2 Points

*For teachers who intend to apply EDB’s CPD of Teaching, please apply the conference through EDB website. Otherwise, application would be affected.

Speakers and Moderator:

Dr. LEUNG Lai Yin, John
Vice President of China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee cum

Chairman of Sports Association for Physically Disabled of Hong Kong, China

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Dr. LUK Tze Chung, Jim
Vice President of China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee cum

Chairman of Hong Kong, China Sports Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability

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Dr. CHUNG Wai Man, Man
Chief Classification Consultants of China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee

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Dr. CHAN Wing Nga, Chad
Classification Consultants of China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee

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Panellists

Prof. Andrew K.C. LAM PhD, MPhil, PDip (Optom), FAAO
School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Conference Agenda

Time

Programme

Speaker

13:30 – 14:00

Registration

14:00 – 14:05

Welcome Speech

Dr. LEUNG Lai Yin, John

Vice President, China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee

Mr. George TSOI

Commissioner for Sports, Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau

Ms. Tea CISIC

Director, Classification, International Paralympic Committee

Mr. MA Litao

Director, Classification, International Paralympic Committee

14:20 – 14:30

Souvenir Presentation

14:30 – 15:00

Keynote Speech I: General Review of Classification in Para Sports Intellectual Impairment

Dr. LUK Tze Chung, Jim

15:00 – 15:30

Keynote Speech II: General Review of Classification in Para Sports Physical Impairment

Dr. CHUNG Wai Man, Man

15:30 – 15:40

Break

15:40 – 16:15

Keynote Speech III: Updates on International Paralympic Committee Classification Code

Dr. CHAN Wing Nga, Chad

16:15 – 17:00

Panel Discussion : Future Development of the Classification for Hong Kong Para Sports

Moderator：

Dr. LEUNG Lai Yin, John

Panellists：

Dr. LUK Tze Chung, Jim

Dr. CHUNG Wai Man, Man

Dr. CHAN Wing Nga, Chad

Prof. Andrew K.C. LAM PhD, MPhil, PDip (Optom), FAAO

17:00

End of 2025 1st Classification Conference

Conference Working Group

Dr. LEUNG Lai Yin, John

Dr. LUK Tze Chung, Jim

Dr. CHUNG Wai Man, Man

Dr. CHAN Wing Nga, Chad

Ms. WU Siu Ling, Elaine
Note: The programme is subject to change without prior notice

Event Sponsorship Opportunities

Contact:

Senior Sports Programme Manager – Mr. LAW Tsz Chun, Tommy

Tel: 2151 3867

Email: programme@paralympic.hk