Tommy L.

GradCG | Senior Sports Programme Manager | Believe in Governance | Retired Team Hong Kong, China Cyclist | 2017 Asian Indoor & Martial Arts Games Silver Medalist | Ranked 4th, 2020 Milton Track World Cup

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

About

I am a devoted and motivated sports professional with experience spanning elite competition, Para sports administration, and sports governance. I firmly believe that good governance, accountability, and inclusive policy-making are essential to the sustainable development of sport and to maximising its social impact. From 2017 to 2022, I represented Hong Kong, China as a professional track cyclist, competing in major international events including the Asian Games, Asian Indoor & Martial Arts Games, and the China National Games. These years as an elite athlete instilled discipline, resilience, and a deep understanding of how institutional support, fair systems, and effective resource allocation directly affect athlete performance and well-being. Following my athletic career, I transitioned into sports administration and governance. Through the Athlete Career Transition Programme of the SF&OC, I joined The Football Association of Hong Kong, China Limited, where I handled secretarial and company secretarial duties, including meeting administration, compliance coordination, and member engagement. This role strengthened my understanding of governance structures and fiduciary responsibility within publicly accountable sports organisations. I am currently serving as Senior Sports Programme Manager at the China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee (HKPC), leading the Sports Programme Division. I oversee the planning and coordination of Hong Kong, China’s participation in major Para multi-sport events, including the Paralympic Games, Asian Para Games, Asian Youth Para Games, and World Abilitysport Games. My work covers delegation management, athlete selection processes, Games-related meetings and ceremonies, and close collaboration with NSAs, international federations, and the Hong Kong Sports Institute. Beyond event delivery, I place strong emphasis on governance and institutional development. I established a Membership Review Subcommittee to introduce a structured and compliance-based membership mechanism, organised Hong Kong’s first-ever Classification Conference, and am currently leading the preparation of the 2026–2029 Hong Kong Classification Framework, including the Hong Kong Classification Code. I hold an MSc in Corporate Governance and Compliance from HKBU and am a member of the NextGen Group of the HKCGI, supporting governance awareness among young professionals. I am committed to contributing my experience and professional judgement to the long-term development of Para sports and inclusive sports policies in Hong Kong, China.

Experience

  • Hong Kong Paralympic Committee (Hong Kong SAR · On-site)
    • Senior Sports Programme Manager
      Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

      - Lead the Sports Programme Division of the Committee, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence in planning and coordinating the Hong Kong Delegation's participation in both individual and multi-sport events. - Oversee the organization and execution of all Games-related meetings and ceremonies, including Delegation meetings, Pre-Delegation meetings, Chef de Mission meetings, Flag Presentation Ceremonies, and Welcome Home Ceremonies, while serving as Secretary for key meetings such as the Athlete Selection Committee Meeting. - Supervise Sports Programme Team, fostering professional growth and collaboration to achieve organizational objectives. - Develop and manage division's budgets and operational workflows to ensure the smooth execution of the Hong Kong, China Delegation's participation in major multi-sport events. - Manage New Membership affairs for international federations and local stakeholders. - Formulate and implement strategies for the education and development of Para coaching, while overseeing all sports-related matters, including doping control and national/international classification processes. Achievements - Successfully coordinated the Hong Kong Delegation’s participation in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games and 2025 World Abilitysport Youth Games - Managed 8 times of the Foundation Para Coaching Course and 4 times of Outreach Programme - Liaise with InspiringHK for the Paralympic Movement in D Park. - Managing first ever the Classification Conference in 2025 - First Certified National Classifier of Para Cycling - Manage 2 times Hong Kong Paralympic Day with 16-21 sports booths - Build up Governance Capacity - First ever MoU with HKMU and PolyU Forthcoming Events - Oversee preparations for the 2025 National Games, Asian Youth Para Games, World Abilitysports Games and World Abiliysport Beach Games. - Prepare for the 2026 Asian Para Games and the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games - Developming the Classification Framework in Hong Kong

    • Acting Senior Sports Programme Manager
      Apr 2024 - Oct 2024 · 7 mos

  • Hong Kong Football Association (Hong Kong SAR)
    • Sports Secretariat Administrator
      Nov 2022 - Apr 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos

      - Provided secretarial, administrative, and members service support to the association - Organised and managed various meetings - Managed memberships and organised membership events - Coordinated and Attended international events and delegations - Coordinated the following committees, and may include but not limited to: • Annual General meeting/s • Board meeting/s • Members Committee meeting • Esports Committee meeting • Women's Committee meeting • International Affairs Committee meeting • Marketing and Communications Committee meeting •. Board of Directors Election Planned and coordinated members' events, such as: • Central Market World Cup 2022 Members Activity • Members Luncheon • Members Orientation day Achievements during: • Successfully managed and provided secretarial services and documentary support, assuming responsibility for all related tasks and delegating duties to team members as needed. • Coordinated logistics for various meetings, including 3 times Annual General Meetings, 1 times Extraordinary General Meetings, Board Meetings, and Committee Meetings, and assisted with the preparation of annual reports. • Led a task force to ensure efficient delegation of responsibilities and maintained protocol for organising meetings, with knowledge of consolidating meeting documents and scrutinising codes of conduct and articles of association. • Successfully provided all-rounded event management, organising Member's Activities and Members' events, and arranging all aspects of AFC Travel Fellowships 2022 for welcoming overseas team doctors to a medical summit at Hong Kong Sport Institute. • Successfully organised and coordinated an international event - CUHK Sports Medicine x AFC Presidents x HKFA Travelling Fellow 2022, which took place in Hong Kong from December 15 to 22, 2022. • Successfully selected as the delegate of the Hong Kong Football Association of the 73rd FIFA Congress at Kigali and 11th East Asian Football Federation(EAFF) at Shanghai.

    • Sports Administrator
      Mar 2022 - Nov 2022 · 9 mos

      - Secretarial and administrative tasks: Perform a range of administrative and clerical duties, including managing correspondence, scheduling appointments, and maintaining files and records. - Registration: Facilitate the registration process for new members and maintain accurate membership records. - Massive CS works and inquiry services: Manage a high volume of customer inquiries and provide professional and knowledgeable assistance to resolve issues. - Coordinating with the AGM, Board meeting, and Committee meeting: Collaborate with executive leadership to plan and organize meetings and ensure seamless execution of agendas. - HR work: Provide support to the Human Resources department with tasks such as scheduling interviews and maintaining personnel records. Organizing Members' Activities and Members' events: Plan and execute engaging events for members, including social gatherings and educational workshops. - Providing all-rounded event management: Oversee all aspects of event planning, including budgeting, vendor coordination, and post-event evaluation.

  • Hong Kong Sports Institute (Hong Kong SAR)
    • Professional Track Cyclist in Team Hong Kong, China
      2017 - Jan 2022 · 5 yrs 1 mo

      • Assumed responsibilities for administrative tasks, including handling flight tickets, traffic arrangements, and managing training programs with the team. • Participated in challenging competitions as a member of the Professional Team Hong Kong Cyclist, requiring independence and confidence when navigating unknown areas. • Achieved impressive results in national and international competitions, including General Classification 2nd in the 2017 Asian Indoor Game Team Pursuit, 10th in the 2018 Asian Game Sprint, 4th in the 2020 Tissot UCI Track Cycling World Cup VI Sprint, and 2nd in the 2021 China National Championship. • Set multiple Hong Kong records, including 200m with a time of 9.773s at the 11 Sep 2021 National China Game and 1 kilometer with a time of 1min 2sec at the 28 Feb 2020 Track World Championship in German. Achieved Men Elite Sprint Ranking Top 20th in 2020 with the point 1542 in 20 years old (see below for reference). • Demonstrated exceptional work ethic and dedication to the sport, continuously training and improving performance to achieve the highest level of success. • Proven ability to work collaboratively with coaches, teammates, and supporting staff, contributing to a positive team environment and culture. • Committed to continuous learning and development, keeping up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in cycling through regular participation in professional development opportunities. • Consistently met my short and long-term targets. Reference: Former Hong Kong record holder: 200m : 9.773s - 11 Sep 2021 National China Games 1km : 1.02.000 - 28 Feb 2020 German World Championship Record horder reference: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Hong_Kong_records_in_track_cycling Wiki: https://en.everybodywiki.com/Law_Tsz_Chun_(cyclist) First Cycling Statistics : https://firstcycling.com/m/rider.php?r=63637#racedata UCI Official Track Ranking : https://www.uci.org/discipline/track/5bBV0EMQvb3ZiTcXbKFLJz?tab=rankings

    • Junior Student Professional Cyclist in Team Hong Kong, China
      2015 - 2017 · 2 yrs

      • Excelled as a Junior Student Athlete for the Hong Kong Cycling team from 2015-2017, representing the Hong Kong, China in national and international competitions. • Awarded the general classification 1st in the 2015 Taiwan Cup Track International Track Classic Keirin and the 2016 (Jan) Asian Junior Track Championship Sprint event in Bronze medal, showcasing a remarkable performance in the sport. • Successfully managed to balance hybrid-mode education, demonstrating time management and resilience skills during the challenging period. • Collaborated with coaches and other athletes to develop strategic training plans and enhance athletic abilities, resulting in improved performance in cycling competitions. • Acquired valuable teamwork, leadership, and communication skills through training with a diverse group of athletes and coaches from different countries and cultures. • Continuously demonstrated a strong work ethic, dedication, and passion for the sport of cycling, both on and off the track.