On the evening of 2 November, 2025, Cheng Yu Tung College (CYTC) held the High Table Dinner, featuring Chinese badminton world champion Ms. Ma Jin as the guest speaker, who shared insights from her illustrious sports career and the spirit of athletics. The event was also attended by distinguished academic guests, including Professor Rob Law, UMDF Chair Professor of Smart Tourism; Professor Li Degui, Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean (Research and Development) of Faculty of Business Administration; Professor Janny Leung, Master of Choi Kai Yau College; Professor Yang Liu, Master of Ma Man Kei and Lo Pak Sam College; and Professor Lam Iok Fong, Director of Centre for Macau Studies. Additionally, six CYTC College Fellows attended the dinner, engaging with students throughout the evening.
The dinner began with Professor Wong Seng Fat, Interim Master of CYTC, extending a warm welcome to all first-year students and explaining the educational significance of the High Table Dinner. Starting with the timely topic of the National Games, Professor Wong then introduced the guest speaker, Ms. Ma Jin, and her exemplary achievement.
In her speech, Ms. Ma Jin recounted her journey in badminton, which began at the age of eight, and her first appearance for the Chinese national team at 17. She reflected on numerous memorable competitions throughout her career, emphasizing the profound pride she felt when the national anthem played at international games and the Chinese flag shone on her uniform. She expressed that all past hardships were outweighed by these moments of honor, noting that the word “China” on her team jacket carried far greater weight than her own name, symbolizing the deep responsibility and glory of representing the nation.
The evening also featured outstanding performances by three college students, who played the piano, performed on the saxophone, and delivered a vocal performance, earning enthusiastic applause from the audience. The High Table Dinner brought together over 260 students, teachers, and guests, creating a memorable night filled with inspiring speeches, beautiful music, and engaging conversations.
