News – 2020 Dec

 

香港排球總會二零二零年周年會員大會及董事局選舉結果

【2020年12月22日 – 香港】香港排球總會有限公司於二零二零年十二月十八日晚舉行 二零二零年周年會員大會,並完成新一屆董事局選舉。2020至2024年度董事局成員包括吳守基先生,GBS, MH, JP、趙文憲先生、張治威先生、何仲浩先生、李玉鳳女士、石徐惠芬女士及黃志初先生;董事局主席兼本會會長由吳守基先生連任,而趙文憲先生則擔任新一屆執行委員會主席。

吳守基會長感謝各董事及委員說:「我很榮幸能再度成為香港排球總會會長,亦感謝各董事及委員過往多年來努力發展香港排球運動。期待新一屆可繼續與各位同心合力推動本地排球運動發展,使其在香港更趨普及,讓更多市民可投入這項有益身心的團體運動;同時亦希望爭取更多資源及機會,培育更多本地排球及沙灘排球精英,代表香港出戰國際賽事,爭取佳績,為港爭光。」

左起:何仲浩先生、李玉鳳女士、張治威先生、吳守基先生,GBS, MH, JP、趙文憲先生、石徐惠芬女士及黃志初先生獲選為2020至2024年度董事局成員,吳守基先生連任香港排球總會會長一職。
左起:何仲浩先生、李玉鳳女士、張治威先生、吳守基先生,GBS, MH, JP、趙文憲先生、石徐惠芬女士及黃志初先生獲選為2020至2024年度董事局成員,吳守基先生連任香港排球總會會長一職。

(資料來源: 香港排球總會)

 

 

Two weeks of incredible showjumping competition with a breathtaking finale
at 
the Diriyah Equestrian Festival

Philipp Weishaupt and Coby, winners of the CSI5*-W Grand Prix presented by SAOC

Riyadh (December 19, 2020) – One of the World’s most important equestrian events of 2020, the Diriyah Equestrian Festival presented by the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation, concluded today after two weeks of incredible sport with the win of Philipp Weishaupt in the CSI5*-W Grand Prix presented by SAOC.

German rider Philipp Weishaupt flew to victory in the Grand Prix aboard Coby with a double clear and a fast jump-off in a time of 35.58 seconds. Daniel Deusser, to finish off his two weeks at the Diriyah Equestrian Festival in style, came second with Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z just behind Weishaupt with a time of 35.44 seconds. In third, Kevin Staut and Tolede de Mescam Harcour with a beautiful double clear and a time of 36.47 seconds in the jump-off.

The Diriyah Equestrian Festival was hosted at the Elite Horses Sport Center in Riyadh, a hidden gem in a valley of tradition in the historic region of Diriyah in the vicinity of Riyadh, KSA, offering unrivalled facilities with 300 permanent stables, world-class show grounds and high-level hospitality for riders, spectators and sponsors alike.

The Diriyah Equestrian Festival is one of the only shows maintained amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing 120 riders and 160 horses from 30 countries around the world, including Olympic and world champions: Marcus Ehning (GER), Kevin Staut (FRA), Ludger Beerbaum (GER), Ramzy Al Duhami (KSA). All this was possible, thanks to the great vision and leadership of the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation, who showed that it is possible to host a beautiful and thrilling event while respecting all the COVID-19 measures.

H.H. Prince Abdullah bin Fahed Al Saud, president of the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation has stated that : “We are pleased in the increase in participation of international riders this year. Thanks to the support of the Saudi Government we have been able to organise an exceptional two weeks of high level sport. The Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation is dedicated to focusing its activities on horse welfare and the organisation of international events to make the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia an elite equestrian destination.”

Amazing sport was seen during the Diriyah Equestrian Festival! The Elite Horses Sport Center hosted a CSI4*-W and CSI5*-W where local Saudi riders competed against some of the top names in the sport.

(Information source & image credit: Diriyah Equestrian Festival)

 

 

Amazing victory of Christian Kukuk in the FEI Jumping World Cup presented by Longines

H.H. Prince Abdullah bin Fahd Al Saud, President of the SAEF (Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation), congratulated the German rider Christian Kukuk for his win in the FEI JUMPING WORLD CUP™️ presented by LONGINES with a prize money of 700,000 Saudi Riyals. This concludes the world cup qualifiers organised during the Diriyah Equestrian Festival presented by the SAEF which is held at the Elite Horses Sport Center in Riyadh. The 2020 edition saw 120 riders from more than 30 countries in the world taking part with 180 horses.

German rider, Christian Kukuk galloped to victory over the fences at a height of 1.60m with a time of 40.45 seconds on Mumbai. In second place, last week’s winners, Daniel Deusser and Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z delivered a beautiful clear in a time of 41.42 seconds. Jos Verlooy and Varoune, just like last week, took bronze with a clear in 42.22 seconds.

Earlier in the day, Saudi riders were on fire! The CSI5*-W 1.40m presented by the Saudi Ministry of Sport saw Ramzy Al Duhami take first place with Manola LS La Silla with a beautiful clear in a time of 59.45 seconds. Runners-up Kamal Bahamdan and Diamond Z took silver stopping the clock at 62.21 seconds and Mohammed Al-Borai from Egypt took bronze with Hannah-Gold with a time of 66.86 seconds.

(Information source & image credit: Diriyah Equestrian Festival)

 

 

DERIN ADETOSOYE WINS FORMULA E’S TALENT CALL FOR PRESENTERS

– Competition winner Derin Adetosoye revealed as Formula E’s newest presenter when Talent Call judge Maya Jama surprises her with the news.

– Gen Z talent Derin Adetosoye to connect Formula E with new generation of fans as she joins official presenting team for Santiago E-Prix in January.

– Derin Adetosoye becomes the first black female presenter for an international motorsport rights holder.

London, England (December 17, 2020) – Derin Adetosoye has been announced as the winner of Formula E’s Open Talent Call for Presenters. 21-year-old Derin will join the existing Formula E presenting line up for the opening round of the 2020/21 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship staged in Santiago on January 16 & 17.

Today Derin Adetosoye was surprised by Formula E Talent Call judge Maya Jama, who delivered the news that Derin will be the latest addition to the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s presenting line up.

Launched this August for Gen Zs between the age of 18 and 24 who reside in the UK, France or Germany, Formula E’s Open Talent Call for Presenters targeted diverse young talent with the skills to join an existing presenter and commentator team of Vernon Kay, Nicki Shields, Dario Franchitti, Jack Nicholls and Saunders Carmichael-Brown.

Following over 800 video entries, the judges, radio DJ and presenter Maya Jama, Formula E racing driver Daniel Abt and professional athlete and LGBTQ activist Amazin LeThi narrowed the field to four talented young finalists who headed to Valencia, Spain to complete a series of challenges at Formula E pre-season testing two weeks ago.

Tasks completed, the judges reconvened and selected Derin Adetosoye as the winner. Her prize is a professional role as part of the Formula E presenting team for the first round of the 2020/21 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Santiago on January 16 & 17.

The Open Talent Call for Presenters specifically targeted Gen Z applicants who understand how the next generation of fans think and what they care about. Delivering on the promise of Formula E’s open letter published in July to provide “greater opportunity for under-represented groups in our sport”, raw young talents were encouraged to apply no matter their experience level. Entrants were judged purely on presenting potential.

With equal opportunities a priority, Formula E worked closely with diverse communities to ensure the competition was as accessible as possible from day one. Background blind judging selected 15 diverse semi-finalists with a passion for Formula E and its race for better futures. After expertly navigating a gruelling set of challenges, Derin was chosen as the worthy winner. She will make history as the first black female presenter for an international motorsport rights holder.

(Information source & image credit: FIA Formula E World Championship)

 

 

「國泰航空/滙豐香港國際七人欖球賽」 押後至明年11月舉行

[20201217日,香港]: 香港欖球總會(欖總)和國際欖球理事會(World Rugby) 今日宣佈「國泰航空/滙豐香港國際七人欖球賽」將延期至2021年11月5日至7日。

鑒於新型冠狀病毒「Covid-19」疫情的不穩定性持續,主辦單位相信改期至2021年下旬是欖總舉辦高水準賽事的最佳時機。

賽事效法明年2月已取消的農曆新年煙花匯演和其他慶祝活動,還有其他原定於2021年首季舉行的國際活動需要延後,因而改期。

現時海外和本地感染個案不斷攀升,加上現行的旅遊和檢疫隔離措施,因此在4月份舉行賽事充滿變數。

欖總和國際欖球理事會均同意明年秋天檔期符合賽事、球隊和球迷的最大利益。

國際欖球理事會亦落實11月的「國泰航空/滙豐香港國際七人欖球賽」將是「滙豐世界七人欖球系列賽2020/21」的煞科站,屆時球隊將感受熱情澎湃的招待。

香港亦是「滙豐世界七人欖球系列賽2021/22」的分站之一,即6個月內有兩個「七欖週末」與眾同樂。

欖總行政總裁麥偉彬(Robbie McRobbie)表示:「我們對從長計議後未能在4月舉辦賽事感到失望,但會在11月全力以赴,並希望世界各地研發和生產疫苗的成果能舒緩旅遊隔離和本地聚會限制措施,讓我們能舉辦享譽國際的『香港國際七人欖球賽』。」

麥偉彬續說:「久別情更切,所以我們有信心11月的賽事將非常獨特,押後的『國泰航空/滙豐香港國際七人欖球賽』45週年誌慶更彌足珍貴。」

這將是「香港國際七人欖球賽」45年來首次在春天的傳統檔期外上演。

欖總十分感激國際欖球理事會、香港特別行政區政府、其他參賽總會、賽事聯名冠名贊助商國泰航空和滙豐、合作伙伴和持份者,以及忠實球迷在這艱難時期的支持。

(資料來源: Elite Step Asia/ HKRU)

 

 

Daniel Deusser and Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z incredible in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Grand Prix !

His Highness Prince Abdullah bin Fahd Al Saud, President of the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation, congratulated German international rider, Daniel Deusser, for winning the FEI Jumping World Cup™ qualifier presented by LONGINES. This World Cup qualifier is one of the key classes of the Diriyah Equestrian Festival held at the Elite Horses Sport Center in Riyadh. The Diriyah Equestrian Festival is one of the only shows that has been maintained amid the COVID-19 pandemic with 120 riders participating from more than 30 countries around the world.

The course set by Uliano Vezzani, one of the best course designers in the world, showed top-class sport from some of the best riders from around the globe. Daniel Deusser, riding one of his best horses Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z, stopped the clock at 36.90 seconds with no jumping faults just in front of his fellow countryman, the World Champion, Marcus Ehning. Ehning rode Calanda to second place with a clear round in a time of 37.00 seconds. Third place went to the Belgian Jos Verlooy and Varoune who delivered a clear round in the time of 38.01 seconds.

Earlier in the day, Saudi Riders Abdullah Al Ghamdi and Bard Al Fard came first and second in the Small Tour class of the four-star competitions of the day. With jumps set at 1.35m, the two Saudi riders beat German legend Ludger Beerbaum. Al Ghamdi won the class aboard Quidina with a time of 49.91 seconds and no jumping faults. In second place, Al Fard with Une de l’Oiseliere who jumped clear in a time of 50.84 seconds. German Ludger Beerbaum placed third riding Quirina Louis with a clear round and a time of 53.99 seconds.

(Information source & image credit: Diriyah Equestrian Festival)

 

 

BBC GLOBAL NEWS AND FORMULA E PARTNER TO BRING FAN STORIES TO LIFE IN NEW ONLINE FILMS

– BBC Global News’ focus on growth through commercial content partnerships leads to collaboration with Formula E to target new audiences.

– Never-been-told stories about all-electric ABB FIA Formula E World Championship to be shared from the perspective of fans around the world.

– Online hub to house content showcasing sustainability, technology and inclusivity accelerated by the world class all-electric racing series.

London, England (December 10, 2020) – Formula E and BBC Global News have launched a commercial partnership to produce a set of pioneering online films to bring the all-electric motorsport to a new, digital audience around the world. The films will showcase meaningful fan stories from behind the scenes of the 2020/21 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

Targeting a unique online audience from around the world, the content will tell the story of a newly emerging global sports fan base. It will shine a light on the role Formula E is playing in the global conversation around electric vehicles, the benefits of achieving a net zero carbon footprint, and the importance of inclusivity and ethical principles to the modern sports fan.

To showcase never-been-told stories from around the world, fans are encouraged to share their most memorable Formula E experiences by uploading them online. These stories will be developed into original short films which will be housed on a dedicated content hub within the BBC StoryWorks website throughout 2021-22.

As part of the project, BBC Global News’ award-winning, proprietary research methods, involving state-of-the-art facial coding technology, will be used to track the audience’s emotional engagement and identify a new community of Formula E fans.

(Information source & image credit: FIA Formula E World Championship)

 

 

傑志歡迎「超級外援」巴爾拿來投

【香港,20201210日】 傑志今日正式宣佈西班牙防守中場巴爾拿 (José Raúl Baena) 簽約加盟,並將註冊為指定非本地(外籍)球員。

巴爾拿出身自巴塞隆拿的拉瑪西亞青訓學院,同門師兄弟包括美斯、恩尼斯達、法比加斯等球星。他於2007年轉投同市另一支西甲球隊愛斯賓奴,在名帥普捷天奴的帶領下效力4個球季,其後轉投另一西甲隊伍華歷簡奴,8個球季中為這兩支球隊合共上陣超過150場西甲賽事。

直至2017/18球季,巴爾拿以隊長身分加盟西乙球隊CF格蘭納達,並於一季後首度出國發展,轉投澳職球隊墨爾本勝利,期間為球隊上陣24場,包括3場亞冠盃分組賽賽事。上個球季,他則效力希臘超球隊艾杜美圖斯。

傑志足球總監兼總教練朱志光對巴爾拿寄予厚望,認為這位西班牙中場可帶領球隊更上層樓:「巴爾拿是一位攻守兼備、且富領導能力的中場球員,他擅長控制球賽的節奏,亦有豐富的比賽經驗,期望他能以身作則,在場內場外為隊中年輕球員樹立好榜樣,加速他們的成長。」

巴爾拿已於1125日到港,他剛完成14天檢疫隔離後,新冠病毒檢測亦呈陰性。巴爾拿今日正式向球隊報到,隔離期間亦一直有自行操練保持體能,希望疫情盡快緩和,可以早日同新球隊展開操練。這名傑志新中場說:「我很高興加入傑志的大家庭,急不及待認識我的新隊友。」他將於新球季穿起37號球衣作賽,對此他解釋:「這是我初登職業賽場時穿的號碼,因此對我有獨特的意義,感謝隊友把它讓給我。」而原穿著37號的小將唐曉峰將改穿36

球員檔案:

巴爾拿 JOSÉ RAÚL BAENA
出生日期:1989年3月2日

位置:防守中場

身高:181cm

體重:75kg

曾效力球會:    2007-2013  愛斯賓奴

2013-2017  華歷簡奴

2017-2018  CF格蘭納達

2018-2019  墨爾本勝利

2019-2020 艾杜美圖斯

(資料來源: 傑志(體育管理)有限公司)

 

 

ROKiT VENTURI RACING ENTERS EXCITING NEW ERA

US investor group takes over ownership of ROKiT Venturi Racing

THE NEXT STEP

The Monaco-based Formula E team, ROKiT Venturi Racing is pleased to announce that an investor group, led by Scott Swid and José M Aznar Botella, has purchased the team whilst Team Principal Susie Wolff and Founder Gildo Pastor retain an interest.

The new ownership structure and investment underscore the continued positive momentum of the team since Wolff took over the helm in June 2018 and signifies the start of a compelling new era for the team.

The investment is testimony also to the continued progression and commercial appeal of ROKiT Venturi Racing and the Formula E World Championship as a global business platform.

Susie Wolff will continue in her current role as Team Principal, working alongside recently appointed Deputy Team Principal Jérôme d’Ambrosio.

With decades of global investment experience, Scott and José will reunite on this endeavour to bring a fresh perspective to the Monegasque marque.

The new structure represents a significant step forward for the team, which will continue to race under the Venturi name and will remain headquartered in Monaco.

IN THEIR WORDS

Gildo Pastor, President, Venturi
“Two and a half years ago, I put my absolute faith in Susie, her vision for the team, and her undisputed tenacity to bring that vision to life. We have met so many milestones along our journey so far, including our first race victory, our first title partnership with ROKiT and the addition of our powertrain partnership with Mercedes-Benz in a strategic response to the rapid evolution of the championship. Now we have a new and forward-thinking investor group, led by Scott and José, who see and feel the potential in the series and team as I do.

“As the focus of my attention moves away from the racetrack to the proving ground where we continue to raise the bar with record breaking electromobility, and to the sky with our equally pioneering space endeavours, I know that the team is in very safe hands.”

Susie Wolff, Team Principal & Managing Partner, ROKiT Venturi Racing

“We move forward into our next chapter as a team under the new ownership led by Jose and Scott and I am pleased to become a Managing Partner alongside my role as Team Principal. The investment experience of Scott and Jose will strengthen the team‘s capabilities and provide us with interesting new perspectives and opportunities for the future. This move also demonstrates the positive role that the forthcoming cost cap has to play in the commercial viability and therefore appeal of the sport to investors and partners. I want to also take this opportunity to thank Gildo for his trust and unwavering support. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with such a visionary and have no doubt that Gildo will continue to push the boundaries of sustainable mobility far beyond what many dare to deem possible.”

Scott Swid, Chairman & Managing Partner, ROKiT Venturi Racing
“Initially, we were looking at Formula 1 from an investment perspective – but understandably José is a big believer in the potential of Formula E and introduced me to Susie. From our first meeting, I could see the unique business case the sport and the team present. Investing in Venturi, with its heritage as an original team guided by the visionary Gildo Pastor, and competing in an exciting sport that promotes global sustainability and pioneering electric mobility is a great opportunity. Every forward-thinking corporate board in the world is cognisant of the importance of sustainability and is looking for ways to invest in its future. Formula E is in its intermediate stage, having successfully overcome the hurdles of its early period. With this strong foundation, it is a great time to invest when the championship is established and there is still so much growth to come.”

José M. Aznar, Managing Partner, ROKiT Venturi Racing
“I’ve had a unique perspective on Formula E since its inception and I was captivated by the vision to promote a more sustainable future through electric racing from the outset. My first real experience of Formula E was at the finale of the inaugural season in Battersea Park back in 2015 and I could feel the appeal immediately. Even back then, I had the feeling that this was something incredibly special that had the potential to be unstoppable – and I was right. What Alejandro and his team have done has fundamentally changed the way that people think about electric mobility. Gildo was right at the forefront from the beginning and his intuition to bring Susie to the team was spot on. We are investing at a critical time in Formula E’s short history and, whilst there is so much potential for further development and commercial expansion, one of the priorities must be an improved partnership between the sport and the teams. Collaborating with Susie and Scott, my longtime friend and mentor, is a great joy for me personally and I look forward to seeing what we can achieve together.”

(Information source & image credit: ROKiT Venturi Racing)

 

 

MAHINDRA RACING PARTNERS WITH IQONIQ TO TAKE FAN ENGAGEMENT TO THE NEXT LEVEL

1 DECEMBER 2020, VALENCIA, SPAIN – Mahindra Racing is pleased to announce a multi-year partnership with IQONIQ, a revolutionary fan engagement platform for the world of sports and entertainment, designed to bring fans closer to the action. IQONIQ will become Mahindra Racing’s exclusive global fan engagement and loyalty platform.

Launching in the first quarter of 2021, the IQONIQ app will enable fans to engage with the Mahindra Racing team through exclusive behind the scenes content, unique opportunities to interact with other fans, and money-can’t-buy experiences.

With over 2 million fans and followers, 1.6 billion content impressions and over 260 million video views, Mahindra Racing has the largest fanbase in Formula E. This new partnership will give these fans greater access to the team and is part of Mahindra Racing’s long-standing commitment to keep its Passioneers at the very heart of the action. The app will provide fans with exclusive rewards for engagement, and will enable them to be part of the team’s racing and sustainability journeys.

(Information source & image credit: Mahindra Racing)