Hong Kong's sports medicine expertise lifts athletes to new heights
City at forefront of sector, giving injured competitors a shot at their dreams
Dual roles
In the summer of 2024, Leung not only still had her sports career as a squash player, but had also enrolled as a student in the Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy program at Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Leung and 13 other athletes enrolled in different programs at the university offered under the Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission program.
She said the injury she experienced not only made her realize the importance of sports medicine, but also the need for athletes to acquire knowledge to better protect themselves.
The SALSA program was launched by the city's University Grants Committee in 2022 to support outstanding athletes who aspire to pursue "dual-track" career development at eight universities funded by the committee.
