Join Us for CMP’s 2026 Gala — Peak Potentials: Careers in Sports & Athletics
CMP warmly invites you to join us for the CMP 2026 Gala, an inspiring evening dedicated to supporting our workforce and small business development services while celebrating excellence in Sports & Athletics.
Each year, the CMP Gala brings together over 400 distinguished guests from diverse backgrounds to connect, celebrate impact, and strengthen our community. This year, we proudly honor outstanding leaders in sports and athletics whose achievements reflect excellence, perseverance, and leadership at the community, regional, and international levels.
Through discipline, passion, and resilience, our honorees demonstrate how sports can serve as a powerful pathway to opportunity, personal growth, and meaningful impact. As athletes, coaches, and mentors, they inspire Asian American youth to explore new possibilities, break barriers, and achieve peak potential both on and off the field.
Their dedication uplifts communities, builds confidence, and helps open doors for the next generation to thrive.
By participating in or supporting the CMP 2026 Gala, you join CMP in recognizing these remarkable individuals and empowering Asian Americans to reach their full potential.
📅 Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Terrace on the Park (52-11 111th Street, Queens, NY 11368)
2026 HONOREES
Lei Wang
Lei Wang is a former Chinese Olympic épée fencer and one of the most accomplished figures in the sport. He won the silver medal in men’s individual épée at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, becoming the first Chinese male fencer to earn an Olympic medal, and later claimed the world title at the 2006 World Championships. Since retiring from competition, Lei has devoted himself to coaching and mentorship, serving on China’s national teams and later founding the Wang Lei International Fencing Club in the United States, where he continues to inspire young athletes through excellence, discipline, and a deep love for the sport.
Lily Yip
Lily Yip is a lifelong table tennis athlete and a trailblazer in the development of table tennis in the United States. Representing the Nation Team at the 1992 Barcelona and 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. She won six medals at the Pan American Games and was inducted into the USA Table Tennis Hall of Fame in 2004. Beyond her success as an elite athlete, Lily has made a lasting impact as a coach and leader, guiding the U.S. Olympic Table Tennis Team and founding the Lily Yip Table Tennis Center, where she continues to nurture young athletes and advance the sport.
United East Athletics Association (UEAA)
Founded in 1976, UEAA began with a mission to support Chinese immigrant youth through sports, using athletics as a gateway to physical growth and positive engagement. Over time, UEAA evolved beyond sports to embrace a holistic approach that nurtures both the physical and mental well-being of youth and families, while expanding into education, cultural, and community services. Through this meaningful transformation, UEAA has become an essential and enduring pillar of the Chinatown community, empowering generations of Chinese Americans to find stability, opportunity, and a strong footing in American society.
Additional Honoree to be Announced
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For further information about the 2026 Gala, please feel free to contact us at honglee@cmpny.org or shirleyna@cmpny.org.
