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Liang Shihua

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Leung Sik‑wah SBS JP (1930–2 August 2019) was a Hong Kong businessman and sports patron. He served as Vice President of the Hong Kong Table Tennis Association, Chairman of the Hong Kong Cycling Association, and President of the Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers’ Association. In 1979, as owner and with jockey Pak Si‑nang riding and trainer Sofinolov, his horse Great Success won the inaugural Hong Kong Derby at Sha Tin Racecourse, an honor he shared as owner. He also chaired the Jewelry Advisory Committee of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and served on both the Selection Committee and the Election Committee of the Hong Kong SAR.

Leung was a longstanding promoter of Hong Kong sports, notably cycling and table tennis. Under his leadership, athletes such as Sham Kam‑hong, Wong Kam‑po, Tie Yana, Lam Ling, Li Ching, Ko Lai‑cheuk, Cheung Yuk, and Leung Chu‑yan achieved international success in recent years.

Honours

  • Justice of the Peace (16 January 1989)
  • Silver Bauhinia Star (2008)