Dr Yung completed a diploma of physical education and a diploma of education at the University of Otago in 1967, before completing a master of arts degree at Leeds University and a PhD at Nottingham University.
Between 1991 and 2010, he was professor of leisure studies, professor of continuing education, and director of Asia Pacific professional and education programmes at the University of Oregon.
At present, he is chairman of San Francisco technology company Unilava.
He has held senior administrative positions in the British Hong Kong Government, and Special Olympics International,
Special Olympics Hong Kong, Shanghai Special Care Foundation, Hong Kong Recreation Management Association, and World Leisure Organisation.
He was instrumental in securing major events for China, including the World Leisure Congress and the World Expo in 2006, and the Special Olympics World Summer Games in 2007.
Dr Yung’s induction was held in conjunction with the class of 1967 reunion at the school.