Name Ivan Fung Ngo-long School La Salle College Grade Form Six Sport Squash Achievements: Ivan, 17, is a member of the Hong Kong junior squash team. He won the U19 boys' singles title in the 2009 Prince Hong Kong Junior Squash Closed Championships. He had previously won the tournament in the U11, U13, U15, U17, and U19 boys' singles categories over the past nine years. He was runner-up in the U17 boys' singles event of the 2009 Malaysia Junior Squash Open, and came third at the 2009 Asian Junior Squash Championships boys' team event. Soundbite: 'I have won the Prince Hong Kong Junior Squash Closed Championships several times. I'm proud of this amazing record but I always remind myself how hard I should be working to retain my title,' Ivan says. 'Every match is equally important to me. I never take my opponent for granted, even if they are beginners. 'Last year, I hurt my leg during a football match at school and I lost during the selection matches for the World Junior Squash Championships. I now understand the importance of taking protective measures as an athlete to prevent injuries. 'My school team has won the overall title at the inter-school competition for 16 consecutive years. As a key player, I am keen to help the team defend the title. I will also focus on the individual event and hope to win my first gold medal in this competition.' From his coach: 'Ivan's performance is quite steady and his results are excellent,' says Dick Leung kan-fai, squash coach at the Hong Kong Sports Institute. 'But he still needs to learn how to limit the negative effects brought by his emotions.' Ambitions: 'I am focusing on preparing for this year's inter-school competition and the world junior championships,' Ivan says. 'I also want to keep my top ranking.'
