 Hang
Seng Table Tennis Academy
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As
the first formally structured academy
for a single sport in Hong Kong, the
Hang Seng Table Tennis Academy was established
on the foundation of the former Hang
Seng Table Tennis Development Programme,
which was introduced in 1991. It aims
to provide comprehensive training and
development programmes for table tennis
players. |
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Since
1991, the Bank's sponsorship to the Academy
has totalled over HKD25 million. |
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Over 2,650 activities were organised for more than 130,000 table tennis enthusiasts in the past, including the All School Table Tennis Championships, New Generation Championships, ambassador scheme for the NGOs. |
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The Academy also organised Table Tennis Fun Days for near 450 children from low-income families to participate in a range of table tennis-related activities. |
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The Hang Seng Table Tennis Academy is presented by the Hong Kong Table Tennis Association; supported by the Leisure and Cultural and Services Department and sponsored by Hang Seng Bank. |
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Enquiries:
Corporate Communications Department
Tel: (852) 2198 4238
Fax: (852) 2536 9793
Hang Seng Table Tennis Academy
Tel: (852) 2575 5330
Fax: (852) 2576 7689
Website: www.hktta.org.hk/hstta
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Hang
Seng Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme
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In
order to recognise the hard work and
achievements of local athletes, Hang
Seng Bank and the Hong Kong Sports Institute
(HKSI) have launched the Hang Seng Athlete
Incentive Awards Scheme. |
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In 2009, HKSI and the Bank announced that the cash incentive awards offered to local medalists at the Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games will be double those offered in 2005. |
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To date, about HK$8.6 million has been awarded to a total of 111 outstanding athletes, including
of over HK$1,400,000 to 33 Olympians and Paralympians in 2008.
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