At a ceremony held on 5 June 2022, The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) on the provision of university education for home-grown jockeys. 

According to the MoU, the University admits jockeys nominated by HKJC to the Bachelor of Health Education (Honours) programme. EdUHK President Professor Stephen Cheung Yan-leung said, “Like all professional athletes, jockeys possess the much-valued attributes of commitment, perseverance and self-enhancement. Under the new agreement with the Jockey Club, we are pleased to provide jockeys with university education, which enables them to open up multiple pathways while continuing their training and racing commitments.” 

Under the flexible admission scheme, current jockeys Derek Leung Ka-chun, Jack Wong Ho-nam and Keith Yeung Ming-lun will commence their studies in the coming 2022/23 academic year.

The MoU was signed by Dr Andy Tse Choi-yeung, Acting Head of the Department of Health and Physical Education at EdUHK and Ms Amy Chan Lim-chee, Racing Talent Training Centre Executive Manager and Headmistress of Apprentice Jockeys’ School. The signatures were witnessed by Professor Stephen Cheung; EdUHK Vice President (Academic) and Provost Professor John Lee Chi-kin; HKJC Chief Executive Officer Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges; and HKJC Director of Racing Product, Marketing and Sponsorship Mr William Nader.

EdUHK and HKJC parties at the MoU signing ceremony (photo credit: The Hong Kong Jockey Club)

EdUHK Council Chairman Dr David Wong Yau-kar (front row: second from right); President Professor Stephen Cheung (second row: third from left); Professor John Lee (second row: second from right); and Dr Andy Tse pictured with Permanent Secretary for Education of HKSAR Government Ms Michelle Li (front row: third from right) and the HKJC senior management (Photo credit: The Hong Kong Jockey Club)

EdUHK admits jockeys nominated by HKJC to the Bachelor of Health Education (Honours) programme (Photo credit: The Hong Kong Jockey Club)

Jockey Derek Leung to commence his studies in the 2022/23 academic year (Photo credit: The Hong Kong Jockey Club)