Temporary closure of Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Sports Centre and some facilities
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (May 30) that to facilitate the 15th National Games (NG), the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG), the National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong) will set up a Main Media Centre at Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Sports Centre (SYSMPSC). All facilities at SYSMPSC and its peripheral facilities will be temporarily closed from the following dates:
Facilities |
Dates |
Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Sports Centre and its peripheral facilities
(area near the promenade in Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park (Note)) |
June 1 |
Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Sports Centre Car Park |
June 1 |
Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Car Park |
September 1 |
After the NG, NGD and NSOG conclude, the facilities will need to be restored and will gradually reopen for public use in the first quarter of 2026.
During the closure period, members of the public may consider using similar leisure and sports facilities at Hong Kong Park Sports Centre, Shek Tong Tsui Sports Centre, Sheung Wan Sports Centre and Smithfield Sports Centre.
For enquiries, please call SYSMPSC at 2858 2493.
Note: During the period when Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Sports Centre is used as the Main Media Centre, Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park, Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Swimming Pool and the promenade in Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park will remain open as usual. Members of the public may access and continue to use these facilities via the pedestrian walkway along Connaught Road West.
Notice on appointments to advisory and statutory bodies
A Government spokesman said today (January 12) that Mr Chan Kin-por recently sought approval from the Chief Executive to suspend his three public positions as appointed by the Chief Executive, until the completion of the work of the Independent Committee in relation to the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po (Independent Committee). Mr Chan made this request to allow himself more time to dedicate to the work of the Independent Committee. After due consideration, the Chief Executive has agreed to and approved this request. The three public positions are: (1) Chairman of Independent Commission Against Corruption Advisory Committee on Corruption; (2) Non-executive Director of Urban Renewal Authority Board; and (3) Member of Honours and Non-official Justices of the Peace Selection Committee.
On December 12, 2025, the Government established the Independent Committee to examine the causes of the incident and related issues, ascertain the facts, and make recommendations on preventing similar tragedies and on improvement measures. The Independent Committee is chaired by Mr Justice David Lok, with Mr Chan Kin-por and Dr Rex Auyeung Pak-kuen serving as members. The Independent Committee held its first meeting on December 19 last year and aims to complete its work within nine months of commencing operations.
Mr Chan Kin-por wrote earlier to the Chief Executive, expressing his wish to suspend the aforementioned three public positions until the Independent Committee completes its work, in order to dedicate more time and focus to the Independent Committee's tasks. The Chief Executive has agreed to and approved the request.
A Government spokesperson said that since the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, both the Government and the wider community have been highly concerned about the causes of the incident and the follow-up work. The scope of the Independent Committee's work is extensive, particularly concerning systemic issues related to bid-rigging and connected interests. Given the numerous issues involved and their complex nature, the Government will fully co-operate with the Independent Committee to ensure that it can complete its work and compile its report within nine months. The Government extends its gratitude to Mr Chan for accepting the appointment as a member of the Independent Committee and for his professional and conscientious approach to the Committee's work. When the Independent Committee's work is completed, the Government looks forward to Mr Chan's continuous contribution through his aforementioned public positions.
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