Sports have already become an integral part of the modern education curriculum. The need to nurture a new breed of physical teachers has become even more important with the recent introduction of reforms to the local academic system. Professor Amy H...

RTHK: Glamour of Sport - The Olympic Dream

(Series 5 - We are Sport People) Episode 5 - Passing the Baton

The 2012 Olympic Games will be held in London as an effort to pass on the Olympic spirit. It is the dream of athletes to represent their countries or regions to compete in the Games. To help raise the standards of local athletic performance and elevate the status of Hong Kong in the international sports arena, the S.A.R. government has thrown its support behind the elite sports program. Table tennis, cycling and badminton have been the focus of the program’s training efforts in preparation for the coming Olympics. How will local elite athletes and their professional supporting teammates embrace the Games and celebrate the Olympic spirit?

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RTHK: Glamour of Sport - The Olympic Dream