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Lui Lai-yiu makes it big in Ashgabat

November 2017

On 18 September, Lui Lai-yiu of the Department of Sports Science and Physical Education made a flying start at the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. She won the women's 60-metre hurdles to give the Hong Kong Team a first gold medal in the games. Lai-yiu is grateful for her supportive personal coach, Mr. Tang Hon-sing, for his guidance and patience along the way. 'The tremendous support and understanding from the CUHK professors have allowed me to balance my life as a student athlete. Making it to the Olympics is one of my goals. I will do my very best to achieve it, and more.'