HONG KONG'S SPORTS MEDICINE EXPERTISE LIFTS ATHLETES TO NEW HEIGHTS

City at forefront of sector, giving injured competitors a shot at their dreams

In 2022, Hong Kong squash player Abbie Leung Ka-huen faced a career crisis when a knee injury shattered her dreams at the Asian Junior Individual Championships. A year later, she made a remarkable comeback, clinching two medals in international competitions.

While the knee injury was minor, she still remembers the helplessness she felt when it happened. The tough situation was compounded by the lack of a sports therapist on-site to help her assess how bad it was.

"I didn't know why my knee was swelling, what to do to ease the pain in my leg, or whether I should continue to compete at full strength," Leung said.