Hong Kong Sports Institute
Hong Kong
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2 of today's pros grew up on these courts.
- Hong Yi Cody Wong #627 WTA, came at 15
- Kai Thompson #2078 ATP
The Hong Kong Sports Institute in Fo Tan, Sha Tin is the government-funded training centre for Hong Kong's elite athletes, and tennis is one of its 22 Tier A sports. Players join by selection through the Hong Kong, China Tennis Association and receive a monthly grant; there is nothing to buy.
outdoor tennis courts on the Fo Tan campus
How to get in
The paths the federation publishes on Oct 15, 2026.
- Full-time elite squad (Elite Training Grant, full-time): full-time: Hong Kong players who can represent Hong Kong, juniors born 2008 to 2013 and seniors, by HKCTA nomination and HKSI selection only
- Part-time junior squad (Elite Training Grant, part-time): juniors born 2011 to 2015 who train alongside school, by HKCTA nomination and HKSI selection only
- 12-and-under National Squad: kids 10 to 12 (born 2015 or 2016 for 2026/27) with a national U12 ranking, by HKCTA assessment
- College group: juniors 16 to 18 balancing school and tennis, aiming at college tennis
- Partner schools for full-time athletes (Lam Tai Fai College, ESF): school + tennis: full-time scholarship athletes in senior secondary school
- Victoria Shanghai Academy IB track: school + tennis: HKSI-recommended full-time athletes admitted to VSA
- University places for scholarship athletes: adults: full-time scholarship athletes nominated to 14 Hong Kong universities and colleges
- Athlete hostel on campus: boarding: full-time scholarship athletes
Deals and codes
- Elite Training Grant 2027/28: apply through the HKCTA, HKSI deadline Nov 16, 2026
- Victoria Shanghai Academy: full scholarships for HKSI-recommended athletes, applications early 2027
The facts
- Tennis scholarship athletes: 40 (13 elite and 27 junior players supported in 2026/27)
- Full-time training: 25 h (a week for full-time grant players; part-time is 15 hours)
- Junior grant up to: HKD 10,000 (a month, paid to the player (Junior A+, full-time, standard rate))
- Tier A sports: 22 (tennis is one of them, with its own coaching department)
- Partner universities: 14 (can take nominated full-time athletes with flexible study)
- Founded: 2004 (Hong Kong Sports Institute Limited set up on Oct 1, 2004)
- Boarding: Hostel for full-time athletes
- School on site: No, three partner schools
- From age: About 11, by selection
- Adults: Elite seniors by selection
- Visits: Public open day
- Campus: One campus in Fo Tan
- How to get in: By selection only: the HKCTA nominates players on results (e.g. top 3 at a U14 or U16 Asian event, J100 semi-final at U18) and the HKSI awards the Elite Training Grant; no paid entry
- Visits and trials: No tours offered; a public open day was held on Feb 8, 2026
Coaches
- Yoann Le Mée, Acting HKSI coaching coordinator, tennis
- Samual Chan, HKSI high-performance manager for tennis groups
- Ahmed El Menshawy, Head of Performance, HKCTA national squad
- Alvin Yip, Deputy Head of Performance, HKCTA
- Romain Deffet, Fitness co-leader, HKCTA
- Denis De Mingo, Fitness co-leader, HKCTA
Where it is
25 Yuen Wo Road, Sha Tin, N.T., Hong Kong.
Nearest airport: Hong Kong International (HKG), 31 km
Also in Hong Kong
- Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre Hong Kong 6 km, Hong Kong. 1 pro raised, best Yeonwoo Ku #174 WTA
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