The HKPSC team took on shooters from countries like the US, Germany, Australia, Switzerland, Thailand, the Philippines and Singapore and secured an impressive total of 17 medals comprising six golds, four silvers and seven bronzes.

In line with the Physical and Health Management (PHM) introduced by the Force in August this year, the HKPSC is playing a leading role in promoting and participating in healthy lifestyle events by nominating young and budding shooters for international competitions. Led by HKPSC Vice Chairman, Superintendent Siu Kit-hung, a team of eight shooters, including veteran shooter Senior Superintendent Cheng See-hing, who also acted as the team coach, participated in the annual worldwide event in Singapore. Among the participants are three world record holders and an Olympic medallist.

Behind every medal always lies a touching story and Senior Inspector Chung Cheuk-fai is a classic example. Having recovered from serious injuries sustained in a plane crash a few years ago and despite the need to take medication regularly, he had gone through a very tough training programme for his debut at an international event, and his efforts were rewarded with two individual gold medals and two team gold medals.

After the competition, SIP Chung was most grateful to the HKPSC for having confidence in his performance. He hoped fellow officers would turn an adversity into an opportunity and embark on healthy lifestyle activities, just like what he had done.

Meanwhile at an International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) event, Police Constable Lam Chak-hung, despite lack of practice facilities available for the HKPSC, managed to secure a silver medal to the surprise of all other competitors and the organisers. During the process, he edged out a world fourth ranking Filipino revolver shooter to win the additional title of "The Most Gung-ho".

Thanking the HKPSC for its full support, PC Lam hoped that more practice facilities would be available under PHM programmes for promising shooters to bring home more medals.

About the same time, Woman Chief Inspector Katherine Cheung Tin-yee took part in the clay targets (trap and double-trap) events of the highly prestigious South East Asia Shooting Championship held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Facing extremely tough competition from other professional shooters, she stood the test and proved her immense will and skills to grab a bronze medal in the double trap event.

"There is nothing more important than having confidence in your own ability and making a workable plan to achieve your goals," said Katherine, who attributed her success in competitions to the continuous support and guidance for her training throughout the years by the Hong Kong Shooting Association and the HKPSC.

The Police Shooting Club team proudly shows off its medal galore