Many athletes have to retire at a young age because of injury or other problems. Helping them to find jobs has always been a big challenge for the authorities.
The Hong Kong Athletes Career Programme, launched by the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee (SF&OC) of Hong Kong, China earlier this month, can help put the lives of former sports stars back on track.
The SF&OC is the first Asian national Olympic body to officially join the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes Career Programme.
It is co-organised by Adecco, the world's leading employment services company with more than 6,000 offices around the globe.
Adecco is currently in charge of the programme in 17 countries. It is aimed at supporting athletes during their transition to another career after quitting their sport.
It focuses on three elements - career consultation, training and job placement support.
Career consultation comprises seminars and workshops, as well as one-on-one meetings depending on the situation.