Final-year students give university experience a grand finish by winning the sportsman and sportswoman of the year awards FUNG Yiu-kwai and Liza Mo Siu-chee have ended their final year at the University of Hongkong (HKU) on a triumphant note by winning the institute's top sporting honours.
They have been named the university's Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year.
Yiu-kwai scored top marks for all-round sportsmanship, including performance in athletics and softball, contribution to sports, and participation in other sports such as basketball, soccer and volleyball.
The Faculty of Arts student is also captain of the Ricci Hall Athletics Team and Softball Team, and was nominated Player of the Year in softball and Sportsman of Ricci Hall.
''I spent extra time on sports this year because it was my final year. I wanted to give myself some great memories of university life,'' Yiu-kwai said. ''I might have wasted a lot of time dating and tutoring if I hadn't done sports.'' Yiu-kwai said the win was a pleasant ''surprise'', and gave his fellow sportsmen much credit for his achievement.
''Most of the events I took part in were group competitions and demanded a good team spirit. My teammates were outstanding and taught me a lot,'' Yiu-kwai said.
Medical student Siu-chee won the Sportswoman of the Year award for the second consecutive year with her outstanding performances in seven sports.