Following the public debut of two giant pandas gifted by the Central Government in December lastyear, the first-ever locally born pandas cubs will meet the public starting from tomorrow (16 February) at Ocean Park’s Giant Panda Adventure habitat.
Last year, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust approved a donation of over HK$121 million to upgrade the Hong Kong Jockey Club Sichuan Treasures and to expand the Giant Panda Adventure habitat. This included the addition of snowing features and landscape restoration, providing a high quality, safe, age-appropriate and more natural living habitat for the giant pandas. In addition to adult pandas An An and Ke Ke, Ying Ying and Le Le, the twin cubs making their first public appearance tomorrow will also benefit from the improved facilities. The Charities Trust’s donation will additionally support educational programmes for students from underprivileged backgrounds,enabling them to visit the giant pandas at Ocean Park.
The giant panda twins will meet the public for the first time tomorrow. They will live and flourish in the expanded and upgraded Giant Panda Adventure, which features new habitats supported by the Charities Trust’s donation. Above, Le Le enjoys his meal in the Giant Panda Adventure.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club is committed to promoting sustainable development. The Club funded Ocean Park’s construction and initial operations after it opened in 1977. In 1998, the Charities Trust funded construction of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Giant Panda Habitat, which was later renovated and renamed Hong Kong Jockey Club Sichuan Treasures. The Club has also supported community projects such as the Jockey Club Ocean Park Education Programme and the Jockey Club Giant Panda Junior Volunteer Programme, aimed at fostering awareness of rare animal species, including national treasures including giant pandas. To date, the Club and its Charities Trust has approved a total of over HK$900 million in donations to support Ocean Park’s development and operations.
The Club’s support for Ocean Park, like all its charity donations, is made possible by its unique integrated business model through which racing and wagering generate tax contributions,charity support and employment opportunities for the community.
The giant panda twins will meet the public for the first time tomorrow. They will live and flourish in the expanded and upgraded Giant Panda Adventure, which features new habitats supported by the Charities Trust’s donation. Above, Le Le enjoys his meal in the Giant Panda Adventure.
The TWGHs “iRun” – The Hong Kong Jockey Club Special Marathon 2026 (iRun) took place today (11 January) along the Central and Western District Promenade and Lung Wo Road. This year, the event, supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, saw a record turnout of over 5,500 runners of varying abilities and their pair-up partners joined the fun while promoting social inclusion.
Over 5,500 runners, including participants of varying abilities and their pair-up partners, participated in iRun 2026 to promote social inclusion within the community.
Among the officiating guests cheering on the runners were HKSAR Government Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun, Club Steward Philip Lo and Tung Wah Group of Hospitals the 1st Vice-Chairman York Tseng.
HKSAR Government Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun (3rd left), Club Steward Philip Lo (3rd right) and Tung Wah Group of Hospitals the 1st Vice-Chairman York Tseng (2nd left) officiate at the TWGHs “iRun” – Hong Kong Jockey Club Special Marathon 2026.
Club Steward Philip Lo (centre) receives a souvenir from HKSAR Government Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun (left), accompanied by Tung Wah Group of Hospitals the 4th Vice-Chairman cum Chairman of Community Services Committee Jason Lee (right).
HKSAR Government Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun (centre), Club Steward Philip Lo (right) and iRun ambassador So Wa-wai (left).
Speaking at the ceremony, Club Steward Philip Lo emphasised that the significance of iRun extends beyond a single day of competition. The initiative provides diverse support to improve participants’ physical health and foster social inclusion. The Club has always placed great emphasis on the community’s needs, with “Health” being one of the strategic priorities of its Charity’s Trust. It consistently supports various organisations, including the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (TWGHs), to launch initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles and enhance citizens’ overall quality of life.
Club Steward Philip Lo delivers a speech at the starting ceremony of the TWGHs “iRun” – Hong Kong Jockey Club Special Marathon 2026.
Organised by TWGHs and supported by the Trust since 2012, iRun aims to give people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience the joy of sports and become more involved with the community.
A member of the CARE@hkjc Volunteer Team and runner pose for a photo.
This year’s event welcomed participants not only from Hong Kong but also Beijing, Guangdong Province and Macau. Runners with intellectual disabilities were paired with volunteers in a 3km challenge race, with pre-race training sessions arranged to help pairs get to know each other. The winning teams will receive sponsorship to participate in marathons outside Hong Kong, broadening their horizons and boosting their self-esteem.
Club Steward Philip Lo with CARE@hkjc Volunteer Team members and runners.
This year, the event once again hosted the 1km “iRun for Family”, giving children aged six to 11 with intellectual disabilities and their families the chance to enjoy sporting fun together. To further promote social inclusion, a new “1km iRun Group” race was introduced to include participants with disabilities such as visually impairment, hearing impairment or those undergoing mental rehabilitation. About 800 volunteers, including members of the Club’s CARE@hkjc Volunteer Team, participated as pair-up runners or helpers to share the joy of running.
CARE@hkjc Volunteer Team members and runners receive the trophy for the Corporate Social Inclusion Tournament.
Additionally, the “i-Runners’ Club” provides regular training for participants under the guidance of professional coaches, while “Green Marathon” elements remain integral to the event to encourage waste reduction and recycling, and advocate for environmental awareness.
The Club’s support for iRun, like all its charity and community donations, is made possible by its unique integrated business model through which racing and responsible sports wagering generate substantial tax contributions, charity support and employment opportunities for Hong Kong.
Club Steward Philip Lo with CARE@hkjc Volunteer Team members and runners.
