1. Timothy Fok formerly represented the Sports, Performing Arts, Culture and Publication functional constituency between 1998 and 2012.
13 Facts About Timothy Fok
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Timothy Fok is a former Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
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Timothy Fok represents the Sports, Performing Arts, Culture and Publication functional constituency in the Legislative Council of Hong Kong.
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Timothy Fok is not affiliated with any political party, and is a Member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
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Timothy Fok has served as president of the Hong Kong Football Association since 1997, after his father held the position for almost 30 years.
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In July 2020, the Legislative Council's Public Accounts Committee criticized the HKFA under Timothy Fok, stating its governance was "appalling and inexcusable".
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In 2015, Timothy Fok publicly supported former FIFA chief Sepp Blatter, who was probed for corruption and bribery; soccer fans protested against Fok outside of the HKFA office, in addition to writing the HKFA a letter of concern, stating Fok's support of Blatter was contrary to anti-corruption practices.
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In 2008, SCMP reported that Timothy Fok had the worst attendance record at LegCo meetings, for the third straight year.
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Timothy Fok was married to former Miss Hong Kong Loletta Chu.
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Timothy Fok's elder son, Kenneth, married Guo Jingjing on 8 November 2012, who is a retired Chinese female diver, and multi-time Olympic gold medalist and world champion.
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In 2010, his youngest son, Jeremy Timothy Fok, was convicted for dangerous driving and drunk driving; he was tested by police at more than 4 times the legal limit.
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Jeremy Timothy Fok's lawyer stated that Jeremy suffered from depression, and that he suffered stress from having to study math.
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Additionally, the lawyer stated that Jeremy Timothy Fok was not spoiled because he did charity work in Sri Lanka.