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May 19, 2025
For Immediate Release
Athlete-led development initiative opens with vision to facilitate Hong Kong's next generation of world champions through bespoke funding support
Applications open from May 19 to Jun 27, 2025
HONG KONG, CHINA – In a move to uplift Hong Kong's sporting landscape, the Pinnacle Project today announced the opening of applications for its pioneering athlete development funding program. A non-profit initiative operated in partnership with the GDCD Association, the Pinnacle Project represents the city's first fully athlete-governed sports fund, with a mission to identify and nurture homegrown talent for international success.
A New Model for Athletic Development
The Pinnacle Project breaks from traditional sports funding models by putting competitive athletes at the heart of decision-making. A committee of six individuals with diverse sports backgrounds will oversee both selection and strategic direction.
"After years of competing internationally, I saw firsthand how our athletes often lacked the tailored support their global counterparts received," said Jonathan Hui, founder and committee chair. "The Pinnacle Project changes that equation – we're building pathways where Hong Kong’s most promising talents can get access to the additional support they need to progress further on the global stage"
High-Performance Ecosystem For Support
Selected athletes will benefit from:
Tailored financial packages addressing individual competition, training and equipment needs from a HK$ 2 million fund
Sports branding and PR development combines 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
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
The program targets the following*:
Currently active professional athletes who officially (or are eligible to) represent Hong Kong
Competitors in any of 23 eligible Olympic and professional sports
Eligible Sports: Athletics, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Breakdance, Cricket, Equestrian, Fencing, Golf, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Judo, Motorsport, Rugby, Snooker, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball, Windsurfing
Athletes demonstrating exceptional competitive potential/results with clear development goals to compete on an international level
*More details on eligibility and selection criteria can be found at www.pinnacleproject.com.hk
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)
Application Process
The inaugural application window runs from Start Date: May 19 to End Date: Jun 27, 2025.
Interested athletes can access full program details and the application form on www.pinnacleproject.com.hk and submit their application through the official website portal or email their applications to info@pinnacleproject.com.hk
Media Contact:
Pinnacle Project