{"id":1585,"date":"2025-04-28T05:18:29","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T05:18:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/?p=1585"},"modified":"2025-04-28T05:20:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T05:20:23","slug":"%f0%9f%8f%86-1st-hong-kong-padel-esg-youth-tournament-%f0%9f%8e%be-a-resounding-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2425.rid3450.org\/?p=1585","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udfc6 1st Hong Kong PADEL+ ESG Youth Tournament \ud83c\udfbe \u2013 A Resounding Success!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\ud83c\udfc6 1st Hong Kong PADEL+ ESG Youth Tournament \ud83c\udfbe \u2013 A Resounding Success!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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On 4 April, a nice day with warm breeze, RC Golden Bauhinia HK, jointly with 9 other Rotary Clubs and sponsors, are thrilled to celebrate the incredible energy and sportsmanship at our inaugural PADEL+ ESG Youth Tournament (Secondary & Tertiary Divisions), proudly presenting the 1st Rotary Club of Golden Bauhinia Hong Kong Cup 2025\ud83c\udfbe\u2728<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why #SportsForYouth?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sports go beyond physical fitness\u2014they shape future leaders! This tournament empowered young athletes with:
<\/strong>\u2705 Teamwork & Collaboration\u2013 Bridging differences through shared goals.
\u2705 Resilience & Adaptability\u2013 Thriving under pressure, on and off the court.
\u2705 Inclusive Leadership\u2013 Elevating voices from all backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WhyPADEL?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Padel was the perfect choice to bring our vision to life:
<\/strong>\ud83d\udd39 Beginner-Friendly\u2013 A level playing field for new and experienced players alike.
\ud83d\udd39 Cross-Cultural Connection\u2013 Uniting students across schools and disciplines.
\ud83d\udd39 Accessibility\u2013 A sport where everyone can participate and excel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OurVision<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Breaking barriers and creating equal opportunities for youth to discover their potential\u2014because talent has no boundaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf89 Tournament Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcca By the Numbers:
\u2022\u2060 \u206034 student athletes across 17 teams
\u2022\u2060 \u20609 institutions represented (6 secondary schools, 3 tertiary schools)
\u2022\u2060 \u206050 thrilling matches played (24 secondary division, 26 tertiary division)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfc5 Celebrating Our Champions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Secondary Division:
<\/strong>\ud83e\udd47 Nathan Doyle & Leonardo Gerardini
\ud83e\udd48 Taiyo Montanari & Dyllon Sharp
\ud83e\udd49 Wen Jianhao & Wong Ka Po (HKWMA Chu Shek Lun Secondary School, RC Kowloon Tong sponsored)
4\ufe0f\u20e3 Ethan Balli & Conway Begbie<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tertiary Division:
<\/strong>\ud83e\udd47 Wong Yik Cheung & Lewis Luk Kwo Yin (IVE Chai Wan & HK PolyU)
\ud83e\udd48 Choi Chun Lok Justin & Yuen Clovis Austin (Hong Kong Metropolitan University, RC Harmony & Prosperity sponsored)
\ud83e\udd49 Yung Yi Ching Rachel & Zhang Easing (Hong Kong Metropolitan University, RC Harmony & Prosperity sponsored)
4\ufe0f\u20e3 Louk Maran Mong & Tsoi Mae Xu Irene (Hong Kong Metropolitan University)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\ude4f Heartfelt Thanks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To the schools, coaches, sponsors, and Rotary Clubs who made this possible\u2014your support is building a brighter future for youth through sports!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special Thanks to our fellow Rotary Clubs supporting this service project, nurturing the youth for better health \ud83e\ude77
<\/strong>\u2022\u2060 \u2060RC of Hong Kong Financial Centre
\u2022\u2060 \u2060RC of Taipei Da-Jen
\u2022\u2060 \u2060RC of Kowloon Tong
\u2022\u2060 \u2060RC of Harmony and Prosperity Hong Kong
\u2022\u2060 \u2060RC of Smart Hong Kong
\u2022\u2060 \u2060RC of Hong Kong Island West
\u2022\u2060 \u2060RC of The Peak
\u2022\u2060 \u2060RC of Green Hong Kong
\u2022\u2060 \u2060RC of The Hub Hong Kong<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s keep the momentum going!<\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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