Athlete
What they do
Athletes train and participate in sports involving physical ability.
Skills & Qualifications needed
Physical fitness and skill
Perseverance
Ambition
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Teamwork (in some sports)
Willingness to reflect upon one’s performances
Note: In Hong Kong, athletes typically become professionals from the feeder system and training programs by National Sports Associations in Hong Kong before receiving support from HKSI once entrance requirements are met. Clubs in team sports usually have scouting systems and youth academies.
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Participate in professional sport tournaments
Attend scheduled training sessions under direction of coaches
Follow strict diets
Taking instructions from coaches on sports strategies
Analyse and improve on their own performances
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7,000 HKD to 20,000 HKD (median: 14,000 HKD)
Hear from an Athlete
See what Yu Tang has to say about his life as an athlete!
Connect with a Professional
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Jamie Yeung · EY
Michigan grad, Olympic swimmer, fresh into the working world as a business consultant at EY based in Hong Kong. Would love to share/help with anything I can!
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Anson Chan · UBS
Hong Kong Freestyle Skater and Investment Specialist at UBS. Happy to share about my experience.