The 29-year-old saw off competition from eight rivals to clinch the overall Best of the Best Hong Kong Sports Stars Award, following votes from a judging panel, the sports media and the public.

Lee became the first cyclist from Hong Kong to secure an Olympic medal when she won bronze at London 2012 in the women’s keirin.

Her success has continued in recent years, with the cyclist being honoured again for her displays in 2016.

She claimed 500 metre time trial silver at the International Cycling Union (UCI) Track World Championships in London last February, before winning keirin gold and sprint bronze at the Asian Cycling Championships.

Lee was also named as one of the winners of the Hong Kong Sports Stars Award and claimed the Sportsmanship Sports Stars prize.

The cyclist will have a chance to compete in a home World Championships this year, with the UCI Track World Championships set to take place between April 12 and 16 at the Hong Kong Velodrome.

Ladies World Snooker Championship winner Ng On Yee also received the Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards, along with Boccia’s Leung Yuk Wing, bowling’s Mak Cheuk Yin and fencing’s Cheung Ka Long.

Disability swimmer Tang Wai Lok, table tennis player Wong Chun Ting and windsurfer Cheng Chun Leung Michael also receive the prize.

Over 122 nominations were received from 45 organisations for this year’s award, which were attended by President of Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, Timothy Fok.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) vice president Yu Zaiqing was also present, along with senior Government officials and guests from the sports and entertainment sectors.

Hong Kong’s men's rugby sevens side, the women’s snooker team and female lifesaving line throw rescue squad were crowned winners of the team prize.

Athletes who participated had participated in three or more Olympic Games in the past 20 years were also honoured on the evening, with 11 Olympians commended for their achievement.