A countdown ceremony was held today (9 April) for the upcoming 4th Hong Kong Games, supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust with a HK$5 million donation. This is the second time the Club has been the Principal Contributor to the biennial sports event. The Club is also the title sponsor of the athletics and futsal.
The Club’s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges joined Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs Raymond Young, President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China and Honorary President of the 4th Hong Kong Games Timothy Fok, Honorary President of the 4th Hong Kong Games The Hon Ip Kwok-him, Director of Leisure and Cultural Services Betty Fung, Chairman of the Community Sports Committee and the 4th Hong Kong Games Organising Committee William Tong and Executive Advisor of the 4th Hong Kong Games Organising Committee Chau How-chen to hold the countdown ceremony at Olympian City.
The Games, being held from 27 April to 2 June, are designed to promote the culture of “Sport for All” in Hong Kong’s 18 districts by encouraging people to actively participate in sports so as to strengthen their sense of belonging to the district in which they live and enhance community cohesion. Each District Council selects talented athletes within its own district to participate in the sports competitions, which comprise athletics, badminton, basketball, futsal, swimming, table tennis, tennis and volleyball. A team of young reporters from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Youth Sports Reporter Programme will also cover the Games to apply the basic skills in sports reporting they have acquired.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is not only one of the world's leading horse racing organisations but also a world top 15 charitable organisation and Hong Kong’s largest community contributor, donating HK$1.7 billion in 2012. It is also a major taxpayer, Hong Kong's single largest by far, generating over HK$16 billion a year for public funds. The Club pioneers technology applications for sporting and betting entertainment, striving for the highest levels of customer service. As a membership club, it is recognised as one of Asia’s most prestigious, with more than 23,000 members. These multifaceted roles make it a well-respected and remarkable organisation, dedicated to its mission of enhancing the quality of life for all Hong Kong people.
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(from right): The Cluba£į?s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges joins Chairman of the Community Sports Committee and the 4th Hong Kong Games Organising Committee William Tong, Honorary President of the 4th Hong Kong Games The Hon Ip Kwok-him, Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs Raymond Young, President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China and Honorary President of the 4th Hong Kong Games Timothy Fok, Director of Leisure and Cultural Services Betty Fung and Executive Advisor of the 4th Hong Kong Games Organising Committee Chau How-chen to hold the countdown ceremony
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Guests and representatives from the 18 District Councils and various sports associations and Sports Ambassadors wish for the success of the 4th Hong Kong Games.
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The Cluba£į?s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (right) pictured with the 4th Hong Kong Games Sports Ambassador Wong Wing-ki (Badminton).
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(from right): The 4th Hong Kong Games Sports Ambassadors Li Ching (Table Tennis), Wong Wing-ki (Badminton) and Yip Tsz-chun (Futsal).
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