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About The Speakers
Mr. Yeo Wee Kia
Mr Yeo is currently the Director of Research and Innovation at The National Sports Institute of Malaysia (ISN) where his main tasks are to oversee internal research activities and initiatives, foster internal interdisciplinary research, as well as exploring and establishing strategic research relationships with external partners. He is also a Principal Scientist in the area of Exercise Physiology and Metabolism and his primary research focus includes optimizing exercise (as well as other potent adjuvants such as nutrition, environmental factors and physical modalities) to improve health, metabolic fitness and human performance, with the ultimate aim to provide practical solutions to different cohort of populations.
Mr Yeo has vast “first hand” experiences in performance diagnosis and exercise training prescription, helping elite Malaysian athletes to prepare for many major games/events and tournaments. He started his career as a Conditioning Specialist, then Sport Physiologist and Performance Lead before he was later appointed into central leadership role within ISN. His past leadership appointment included Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Institute, Director of Research and Education and Director of the National Coaching Academy.
Mr Yeo is a very much a keen weekend warrior and still enjoys his badminton and basketball games. He is looking forward to playing these games with any of the ACESS members shall the opportunity arise.
Dr. Daniel Lee
Dr Lee Chi-Wo Daniel is the Associate Director of the Elite Training Science and Technology Division at the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI).
His educational journey is marked by a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in Sports Science and Physical Education from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Dr Lee oversees sports science departments at HKSI, including the Scientific Conditioning Centre, Sport Biomechanics & Technology Centre, and Sports Information and External Affairs Centre. His focus lies in offering science-based, athlete-centered support for elite training programmes at HKSI. Embracing cutting-edge technology, Dr Lee catalyzes the digital transformation in sports science and medicine operations at HKSI and advocates the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics into sports training.
Amidst the stellar performance of the Hong Kong, China Delegation at the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, significant funding from the HKSAR Government and the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust (HKJCCT) has been allocated towards the Sports Science and Research Funding Scheme (SRFS). With a total injection of HK$300 million, the SRFS aims to elevate athletes’ competitiveness and readiness for future sporting events. Dr Lee spearheads the management of SRFS, ensuring that funded projects align with athletes’ and coaches’ training and competition requirements. He also oversees the publication of scientific research papers from HKSI and directs the institute’s COVID-19 policy implementation during the pandemic.
Dr Lee’s contributions extend beyond HKSI. He serves as the treasurer of the Asian College of Exercise and Sports Science (ACESS), a role he has held since 2019. Aiming to advance exercise and sports science for the betterment of health, well-being, and performance across Asia and beyond. Previously, he was a member of the Athletes Committee for the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC) from 2016 to 2022. Prior to his leadership role at HKSI, Dr Lee was a faculty member in the Department of Sports Science and Physical Education at CUHK. His has an athletic background, competed as a full-time triathlete, and represented Hong Kong at the 2004 Athens Olympics and the 2008 Beijing Olympics. His accolades include medals from the 2006 Doha Asian Games, the 2008 Asian Beach Games, and the 2009 China National Games.
Webinar Details – 16 Aug 2024
05.00pm - 05.30pm
"Sports Digitalisation: Development and Application in Elite Sports" by Dr. Daniel Lee (Hong Kong, China)
05.30pm - 06.00pm
"Optimising Normobaric Hypoxia Training to Enhance Blood Glucose Regulation: Influence of Selected Key Training Variables" by Mr. Yeo Wee Kia (Malaysia)
06.00pm - 06.30pm
Q&A
*Times shown above are based on Bangkok time (GMT +7)