The Hong Kong Jockey Club's Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges today (25 May) joined Secretary for Labour and Welfare Matthew Cheung to witness the final of the 4th Hong Kong Games futsal competition and present medals to the winners. The Club is the Principal Contributor of the Hong Kong Games and title sponsor of the futsal competition for a second time.
A team of young reporters from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Youth Sports Reporter Programme reported on today’s futsal final with professional commentators Keyman Ma and Lau Shun-man, following a live webcast with the on-site commentator during the Athletics finals last Sunday (19 May).
The Club’s Charities Trust provided HK$5 million funding for the futsal and athletics competitions as part of its mission to encourage local residents to establish a positive and healthy lifestyle through active sports participation. Over the past sixty years, the Jockey Club has contributed some HK$7.5 billion to promote sports development and to enhance the quality of life of Hong Kong people through recreational projects. Projects have included the construction of public swimming pools and sports grounds, the Hong Kong Stadium, Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course, public riding schools and the 2008 Olympic equestrian venues.
Its most recent donation is HK$103 million to redevelop the old athletes’ hostel at the Hong Kong Sports Institute into a multi-purpose elite training and coaching centre, which will support development of Paralympic sports, junior elite athletes and coach education. In addition, the Club has funded The Jockey Club Youth Football Development Programme, a three-year-programme organised by the Hong Kong Football Association to provide comprehensive training for young players.
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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The Cluba£į?s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (centre), Secretary for Labour and Welfare Matthew Cheung (2nd left) Hong Kong Football Association Director (Club) Pui Kwan Kay (2nd right), Leisure and Cultural Services Assistant Director (Leisure Services) Olivia Chan (1st left) and other guests watch the final of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Futsal Competition.
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The Cluba£į?s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges congratulates the winner (Yuen Long District).
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Guests pictured with the winner (Yuen Long District), 1st runner-up (Sham Shui Po District) and 2nd runner-up (Eastern District).
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The Cluba£į?s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (centre) interviewed by the young reporters from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Youth Sports Reporter Programme.
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Young reporters from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Youth Sports Reporter Programme with professional commentator Keyman Ma (centre).
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Photos 6, 7:
The final of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Futsal Competition.
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The Cluba£į?s Executive Manager, Charities, Florine Tang (3rd right), Secretary for Justice Rimsky Yuen (2nd left), Kwun Tong District Council member Ben Chan (1st left) with other guests and winners at the athletics competition held on 19 May.
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