Hong Kong Football Association
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The Hong Kong Football Association , often abbreviated to the HKFA, is the governing body of association football in Hong Kong
. Its current chairman is Brian Leung Hung-Tak and its general secretary is Vincent Yuen Mun-Chuen.
including the Hong Kong First Division, for professional, amateur and young footballers in Hong Kong.
In 1954, HKFA joined FIFA
, and was also one of twelve founding associations of the Asian Football Confederation
. Hong Kong played an important role in the early development of Asian football, and was given the honour of hosting the first Asian Cup competition in 1956, in which Hong Kong came third in the tournament.
HKFA is also responsible for operating the Hong Kong football team
, which represents Hong Kong
and competes in international football events.
HKFA's president is Timothy Fok
SBS
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. The association is currently led by chairman Brian Leung Hung-tak.
will lead the team at change agent Scott Wilson Group
, which was appointed in September 2010 by Hong Kong Football Association
to carry out the reform and restructuring of football in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. Its current chairman is Brian Leung Hung-Tak and its general secretary is Vincent Yuen Mun-Chuen.
History
Established in 1909, it is one of the oldest Football Federations in Asia and is responsible for organising various football competitionsHong Kong football league
Tracing back to early 20th century, the football league in Hong Kong is probably the oldest professional league in Asia. While most records before the Second World War have been lost and the current Hong Kong Football Association only recognises the match results since its establishment in 1945...
including the Hong Kong First Division, for professional, amateur and young footballers in Hong Kong.
In 1954, HKFA joined FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
, and was also one of twelve founding associations of the Asian Football Confederation
Asian Football Confederation
The Asian Football Confederation is the governing body of association football in Asia. It has 46 member countries, mostly located on the Asian continent. However, due to the disputed boundary of Europe and Asia, nations such as Russia and Turkey which are located mostly in geographic Asia are...
. Hong Kong played an important role in the early development of Asian football, and was given the honour of hosting the first Asian Cup competition in 1956, in which Hong Kong came third in the tournament.
HKFA is also responsible for operating the Hong Kong football team
Hong Kong national football team
The Hong Kong national football team , represents Hong Kong in international association football events such as the FIFA World Cup, AFC Asian Cup and East Asian Football Championship. The team is represented by the Hong Kong Football Association....
, which represents Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
and competes in international football events.
HKFA's president is Timothy Fok
Timothy Fok
Timothy Fok Tsun-ting , GBS, JP, the eldest son of Henry Fok, is a Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, representing the Sports, Performing Arts, Culture and Publication functional constituency...
SBS
Hong Kong honours system
The existing Hong Kong honours system was created after transfer of government of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China as a special administrative region in 1997...
JP
Justice of the Peace
A justice of the peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, they might dispense summary justice or merely deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions...
. The association is currently led by chairman Brian Leung Hung-tak.
2010–11 reform
Former The FA executive director David DaviesDavid Davies (football administrator)
David Davies OBE is a former Executive Director of the The Football Association. He previously worked as sports correspondent for BBC Midlands Today as well as presenter from 1988 until 1994, and also appeared on BBC North West Tonight previously....
will lead the team at change agent Scott Wilson Group
Scott Wilson Group
Scott Wilson Group plc, with over 5,500 members of staff, is a global integrated design and engineering consultancy for the built and natural environments...
, which was appointed in September 2010 by Hong Kong Football Association
Hong Kong Football Association
The Hong Kong Football Association , often abbreviated to the HKFA, is the governing body of association football in Hong Kong. Its current chairman is Brian Leung Hung-Tak and its general secretary is Vincent Yuen Mun-Chuen.- History :...
to carry out the reform and restructuring of football in Hong Kong.
Secretary
| Name | Start yeartime | End yeartime |
|---|---|---|
| Alex P. Storrie | 1909 | |
| F. W. Eager | 1914 | 1915 |
| W. V. Pennell | 1915 | 1916 |
| Q. M. S. Williams | 1916 | 1917 |
| Yuen Mun Chuen | 1985 | 1999 |
| Yu Chik Sum | 1999 | 2001 |
| Lam Chun Ying | 2001 | 2007 |
| Leung Kam Yau Lam Shing Kui (acting) |
2007 | 2009 |
| Yuen Mun Chuen | 2009 |
External links
- Official Site
- Hong Kong at FIFA site
- Hong Kong at AFC site