Pinnacle Project announces inaugural athlete roster selected for tailored support program
The athlete-led non-profit has announced its inaugural roster of top Hong Kong athletes, spanning a wide variety of sports
Nov 5, 2025For Immediate Release
The athlete-led non-profit has announced its inaugural roster of top Hong Kong athletes, spanning a wide variety of sports
This selection is the first major milestone following project launch earlier this year
Pinnacle Project will provide support to the eight selected athletes and their support teams through tailored programs
HONG KONG, CHINA – The Pinnacle Project’s quest to uplift top Hong Kong athletes, and by doing so inspire fans and ignite local pride, has taken a significant step forward today with the announcement of its inaugural roster of eight top athletes representing Hong Kong.
A non-profit initiative operated in partnership with the GDCD Association, the Pinnacle Project is a fully athlete-governed sports fund with a mission to provide support to top homegrown talents.
Following a careful selection process including multiple rounds of consultations with the project committee, eight athletes across a variety of sports who truly embody Hong Kong’s grit, determination and tenacity have been selected from all of the applications received.
The Pinnacle Project has collaborated closely with these sports professionals - six of which are preparing for the upcoming 15th National Games - to create personalized programs providing supporting resources and guidance to assist them to sustain and build upon their already remarkable achievements.
[IMAGE: Eight Inaugural Pinnacle Project Athletes]
Individual athlete photos courtesy of the athletes and Pinnacle Project. Photo in bottom row - 3rd from the left ©HK01
The selected athletes are:
Siobhan Haughey: Swimming
Four-time Olympic medallist (2020 Tokyo – two Silver; 2024 Paris – two Bronze)
Four-time World Championship (Short Course) Gold Medallist, including two Gold at Abu Dhabi in 2021
Two-time Asian Games Gold medallist
The most decorated Hong Kong athlete of all time in one single edition of the Asian Games
Hong Kong’s first World Record holding swimmer
Royce Chan: Fencing
2024 Asian Fencing Championships Men's Sabre (Junior) Bronze medallist
2024 LCSD Open Fencing Championship (Men’s Sabre Individual) Gold medallist
2025 Fila x FAHKC Hong Kong Fencing Championships (Men’s Sabre Individual) Silver medallist
Tiffany Yue: Athletics
2023 Hong Kong’s Young Trailblazers Award winner
2024 NACAC New Life Invitational World Continental Tour Long Jump Silver medallist
2024 Asian Games Bronze medallist
Two-time Hong Kong Athletics Championship Gold Medallist (2025 and 2024)
Robbie Capito: Billiard Sports
2025 Premier League Pool Invitational (part of the World Nineball Tour) Bronze medallist
2017 Asian Pool Championship Gold medallist
2017 Most Outstanding Junior Athlete Award Winner for Billiard Sports
Phoebe Lo: Boxing
2025 ONE Championship Muay Thai winner – ONE Friday Fights 131
2025 ONE Championship Kickboxing winner – won on kickboxing debut
2024 World Muay Thai Championship Gold medallist
Virginia Lo: Athletics
Three-time Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon Champion with Gold in the 2025 Full Marathon, Gold in the 2022 Half Marathon, and Gold in the 2021 10k.
2024 Hong Kong Marathon Gold medallist
Wong Tsz To: Triathlon
Two-time Asian Games Triathlon Mixed Relay Bronze medallist (2018 and 2023)
2025 Asia Triathlon Cup, Taizhou – 7th place
2025 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 10km Silver medallist
Vienna Lai: Tennis
2023 debuted in a Women Tennis Association (WTA) 250 event at the Prudential Hong Kong Open
Two-time 2025 ITF World Tennis Tournament Champion (1st in Singles; and 1st in Doubles)
2021 Hong Kong National Junior Tennis Championships Under 14’s Girls’ Singles Title Gold medallist
To learn more about these athletes, see our Pinnacle Project Athlete Profiles
Find their exclusive video interview with Pinnacle Project below
With Hong Kong’s wealth of athletic talent and potential, the Pinnacle Project is dedicated to providing experience-driven resources and guidance for elite sportspersons and their teams - playing a supporting role as they represent Hong Kong at the highest levels globally while serving as ambassadors and role models for their city.
Across the next 12 months, the Pinnacle Project will undertake a campaign which will follow these athletes throughout the year, providing the public with insight into both the joys and the struggles of their respective journeys as they represent Hong Kong on the world stage.
This campaign aims to stir lasting pride and support for these deeply committed athletes as they seek to represent Hong Kong at the highest levels. At the same time, it is hoped this promotion of sports culture will inspire and unify the Hong Kong public, as has been seen previously in the wake of Olympic and athletic success.
Jonathan Hui - Founder of Pinnacle Project "The selection of our inaugural athletes marks a significant milestone for the Pinnacle Project, turning our vision into a tangible force for Hong Kong sport. We are immensely proud to partner with these eight individuals who embody the grit and global ambition we seek to champion. Our in-depth consultations with these athletes has been extremely insightful and inspiring. This is just the beginning, and we’re excited to play a part in the next chapter of their already impressive careers & successes."
Chun-Ho Lee - Pinnacle Project Committee Member "We’re delighted to officially announce the Pinnacle Project’s first group of athletes. As a retired athlete, I know firsthand how additional support and resources can really catalyze athletic progress. It’s been an honour to be part of the athlete-led committee, consulting Hong Kong’s top athletes and developing support programs specifically for each of them. I’m excited to be part of the journey supporting Hong Kong’s top athletes reach the world’s sporting stages & showcasing Hong Kong’s sporting talents to the world!"
Selected athletes benefit from:
Tailored financial packages addressing individual competition, training, and equipment needs from a HK$ 2 million fund.
Sports branding and PR development combined with tailored media training, designed to enhance each athlete’s story with assistance towards increasing media exposure to a wider audience.
Global networking opportunities with international sports organizations and experts in relevant fields.
Athlete Committee Members
The selection committee brings together accomplished competitors from diverse disciplines:
Jonathan Hui (Motorsport: 3x GT World Challenge European Champion)
Darryl O'Young (Motorsport: Macau GP champion, FIA World Cup contender)
Chun-ho Lee (Karate: 3x Asian Championships medalist)
Venise Chan (Tennis: Former Hong Kong #1, Former Fed Cup Representative)
Yiu Kam Shing Salom (Rugby: 2x Gold, 2x Silver Asian Games medalist)
Boyce Lai (Athletics: Hong Kong record holder in sprint events)
Media Contact:
Pinnacle Project