Metropolitan Cup 2023/2024 - 3x3 Men's Basketball Competition (21 - 23 June 2024)

Student Affairs Office Sports and Physical Education Metropolitan Cup 2023/2024 - 3x3 Men's Basketball Competition (21 - 23 June 2024)

Metropolitan Cup 2023/24 – 3×3 Men's Basketball Competition (21 – 23 June 2024)

To celebrate our University’s 35th Anniversary of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), the Student Affairs Office organized the Metropolitan Cup — 3×3 Men’s Basketball Competition during 21 – 23 June 2024, featuring basketball players competing on a half-court, was successfully concluded. To compete for the Metro Cup of the Year, student athletes from our esteemed partner universities in Singapore, Macau, and the Mainland brought together to showcase their sportsmanship and talents. The event also included local universities, tertiary institutions, and our HKMU Basketball Team to facilitate sports exchange among Asian tertiary education institutions.

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Welcome Dinner

HKMU SAO orchestrated accommodations, transportation and the pre-competition activities, which were highlighted by a Welcome Dinner on 21 June. The Welcome Dinner served as the official kick-off for the Metropolitan Cup event. This gathering provided a platform for non-local teams to interact and familiarize themselves in a relaxed and friendly environment. The evening was filled with camaraderie, good food, and networking.
The Opening Ceremony was graced by the presence of Vice President (Research and Student Development), Professor Ricky Kwok, and the Director of Student Affairs, Ms. Adele Wan. Professor Kwok’s opening speech emphasized the spirit of sportsmanship and mutual respect, reminding athletes that the competition was not just about winning, but also about showcasing skills, learning from each other, and enjoying the sport.

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Two-day Competitions
22 June (Group Stage)
23 June (Quarterfinals, Semi-finals and Finals)

The 18 teams were divided into four groups. The top two teams in each group competed for the Cup Champion, and the third and fourth place teams competing for the Plate Champion.
Every single match throughout the 2-day Metro Cup was exciting and thrilling. By gathering different teams from across the border, this was undoubtedly a golden opportunity to compete and exchange skills and spirits towards basketball. We are deeply moved by the team's dedication, perseverance and sportsmanship. We believe that each player found this experience unforgettable and rewarding for their athletic journey.

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Invitation Matches

To facilitate reconnection and networking across HKMUers, including our Staff and Alumni, invitation matches were organized. The HKMU Staff Team, HKMU Alumni Team, and Primary and Secondary School Principals Team joined us in commemorating this special occasion.

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Competition Results

In the group stage, Dalian University of Technology and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University emerged victorious, securing their spots in the Cup final. Dalian University of Technology became the Cup Champion with a score of 17 to 15. In the Plate final, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong faced off against Hong Kong Shue Yan University, with The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong ultimately becoming Plate Champion with a score of 13 to 11.
Our sincere appreciation goes to the HKMU Basketball Team for their commendable achievement of securing the 2nd runner-up position in the Plate Competition.

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These occasions not only enable school team players to elevate their skills in the competitions, but also broaden their horizons through communicating and exchange with non-local players. We hope that there will be more chances to host these events in the future, to provide more inspiration and motivation for improvement towards sports.
Special thanks to the Physiotherapy Department, led by Professor William Tsang and Dr. Chad Chan, for their invaluable support in providing physiotherapy service and consultation to the student athletes in this competition.