More than 4,000 football fans saw South China beat Kitchee 2 to 0 to claim the 2015 Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Cup at Mongkok Stadium today (20 September). In this Club-sponsored tournament, also the first title of this season, the winners and runners-up received prize money of HK$250,000 and HK$100,000 respectively.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Cup is a unique event that combines football with community engagement. Apart from the elite match between two top teams, young players under 13 are also invited to take part for an inspiring and high-level competing experience.
The Club’s sponsorship covers prize money plus a sum to be shared among the seven other Premier League clubs to promote local football development. In addition, the Club’s donation also benefits society as a whole, as a portion of the sponsorship and net proceeds of the match were donated to charities chosen by Kitchee and South China, namely the United Christian Hospital and Homeless World Cup (HK). Also benefiting were one thousand students and less-privileged people who received free tickets to the game sponsored by the Club.
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The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class horse racing operator and Hong Kong’s largest community benefactor, as well as one of Asia’s most prestigious membership clubs. Operating as a not-for-profit organisation, the Club allocates its surplus funds for charitable and community projects. In 2014/15, its donations reached a record $3.87 billion, and in the last decade alone it supported over 1,300 projects. The Club is also Hong Kong’s largest single taxpayer, contributing a record HK$20.05 billion in 2014/15. With about 70% of its revenue given back to society every year through donations and tax contributions, The Hong Kong Jockey Club delivers a significantly higher return to the community than any other racing and/or sports betting organisation in the world. As a socially responsible organisation, the Club helps Government combat illegal betting and advocates responsible gambling. The Club is also one of Hong Kong’s largest employers with over 24,000 full-time and part-time staff. Committed to global excellence and giving back to society, the Club is always “riding high together for a better future” with the people of Hong Kong.
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Club Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges presents the award to South China, the winner of the 2015 Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Cup.
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Club CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges cheers on the teams.
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Group photo before the start of the 2015 Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Cup match.
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Photo 4, 5: Kitchee and South China put on a fantastic display of football for more than 4,000 fans watching the 2015 HKJC Community Cup.
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Hong Kong Football Club, the winner of the 2015 HKJC Junior Community Cup, receives the trophy from Club CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges.
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Photo 7, 8: Youth players from two U13 football teams, namely South China and Hong Kong Football Club, show off their skills in the 2015 HKJC Junior Community Cup.
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One thousand students and less-privileged people are invited by the Club to enjoy the Community Cup today. Club CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges hands out moon cakes to a group of disabled fans to celebrate the upcoming Mid-autumn Festival.
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