Campus Digest

School of Business wins Team Award in Gobi Challenge debut

Tuesday, 29 October 2024

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The HKBU MBA students clinch the “Shackleton Award” in the 19th Xuanzang Road Business School Gobi Challenge.

 

Six MBA students teamed up to compete in the 19th Xuanzang Road Business School Gobi Challenge held from 1 to 4 October. This marked the School’s first-ever team entry in this renowned event. The students earned the “Shackleton Award”, which recognises teams with the highest percentage of members completing the challenge.

This year’s race attracted 5,833 participants from 119 institutions. Starting from Gobi Qingquan in the Gansu Province, the race followed the ancient route of Xuanzang, a Chinese Buddhist monk of the Tang Dynasty, who journeyed westward to India over 1,300 years ago. Over four days and three nights, participants braved harsh natural conditions and traversed 121 kilometres of the vast Gobi Desert, testing both their physical and mental endurance.

Despite battling injuries, the team leader, Guo Binfeng, clinched three “gold label awards”. Teammate Yu Anqi showcased her exceptional athletic talent, securing two “bronze label awards”. Team members Lai Yinyin and Qi Jiafeng also excelled, each earning a “bronze label award” while providing strong support to the team. Their perseverance placed the team ninth in the medal rankings.