29 September 2024
The HKUMAA 25th Anniversary Family Sports and Fun Fiesta, held in a hot and exhilarating atmosphere on 29 September 2024, was a resounding success.
With the temperature reaching 32°C, approximately 250 alumni, family members and friends gathered in the Stanley Ho Sports Centre to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of HKUMAA. The event was graced by esteemed guests, including Dr Libby Lee, President of HKUMAA; Professor Rosie Young, Founding President; Dr Kathleen So and Professor Matthew Tsui, Past Presidents; Dr Flora Tsang and Dr Victor Yeung, Vice-Presidents; Professor Gilberto Leung, President of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (HKAM); and Professor Patrick Chung, Assistant Dean (Alumni Engagement) of HKUMed.
The day's highlights included a friendly football match between HKUMAA team, led by Professor Matthew Tsui, and HKAM team, led by Dr Fergus Wong. HKUMAA emerged victorious with a 3-0 score. Another exciting event was the 4x100m invitation relay, featuring seven teams: the HKWC Sports Association (champion), the HKUMAA 130 Mentorship Programme (1st runner-up), HKAM (2nd runner-up), and HKUMAA, HKUMed, the HKU Public Health Alumni Society and the HKU Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (Full-time) Alumni Association.
In addition to the competitive sports events, the attendees enjoyed a variety of family fun games and carnival booths. The event provided a wonderful opportunity for alumni, staff and their families to engage in exercise, reconnect and socialise, fostering a sense of camaraderie among all alumni and other participants.
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