Jockey Club presents HK$2.35 million in cheques to Hong Kong, China medallists from Rhine-Ruhr World University Games

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club) presented HK$2.35 million in cheques to nine Hong Kong, China athletes at a dinner tonight (19 September) to celebrate their medal-winning exploits at the World University Games in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany.

The Jockey Club’s Executive Director, Corporate Affairs Raymond Tam congratulates the Hong Kong, China delegation for excelling at this year’s Rhine-Ruhr World University Games. Image source: The Hong Kong Jockey Club

The rewards fall under the Jockey Club Athlete Incentives Awards Scheme (JCAIAS). A cheque presentation ceremony cum celebration dinner was held at the Club’s Sha Tin Clubhouse and organised by the University Sports Federation of Hong Kong, China (USFHK), co-organised by the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) and sponsored by the Club.

Hsieh Sin-yan (middle), who won gold in the women’s épée individual fencing event at the 2025 World University Games, receives an individual award of HK$500,000 under the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Award Scheme. Image source: The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Guests of Honour included HKSAR Government Under Secretary for Education Jeff Sze; Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau Commissioner for Sports George Tsoi; Club’s Executive Director, Corporate Affairs Raymond Tam; President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China Timothy Fok; HKSI Chairman Tang King-shing; and USFHK Chairman William Hau.

Chan Ho-wah (4th left) and Yiu Kwan-to (4th right), who won table tennis gold in men’s doubles at the 2025 World University Games, receives a team award of HK$1,000,000 under the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Award Scheme. Image source: The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Speaking at the dinner, the Club’s Executive Director, Corporate Affairs Raymond Tam praised the Hong Kong, China delegation for excelling at this year’s World University Games. He said the athletes gave their all during the Games to showcase Hong Kong’s spirit of resilience and determination, making its citizens proud and infusing society with positive energy. He stressed the Club would continue to advance sports development both in Hong Kong and nationally, including supporting the upcoming National Games and promoting sports participation in the community.

Adam Mak (middle), who won a swimming silver medal in the 200m breaststroke at the 2025 World University Games, receives an individual award of HK$250,000 under the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Award Scheme. Image source: The Hong Kong Jockey Club

In all, more than 30 Hong Kong, China athletes attended the JCAIAS presentation ceremony. Nine medallists received cheques under JCAIAS.

On successfully defending her title in the women’s individual épée, fencer Hsieh Sin-yan said her World University Games experience had strengthened her commitment to the sport. “Every bout on this stage was both a challenge and a source of motivation, and every drop of sweat fuels my ambition. I’m grateful to The Hong Kong Jockey Club for providing incentives, which serve as meaningful recognition of the years of hard work we athletes put in. I will continue striving for excellence and giving my all in the lead-up to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.”

Summer Sit (middle), who won bronze in women’s individual sabre fencing at the 2025 World University Games, receives an individual award of HK$100,000 under the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Award Scheme. Image source: The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Table tennis men’s doubles gold medallists Chan Ho-wah and Yiu Kwan-to expressed their pride in their achievement, “We are honoured to represent Hong Kong and to bring home the city’s first table tennis gold at the Games.” The pair credited their success to mutual trust and support throughout the competition along with guidance from their coaches and care of the medical team.“This medal is the result of collective effort,” they stated. “Special thanks to The Hong Kong Jockey Club for supporting the athletes. We will keep striving to win more medals for Hong Kong.”

Ng Wing-lam (middle), who won table tennis bronze in women’s singles at the 2025 World University Games, receives an individual award of HK$100,000 under the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Award Scheme. Image source: The Hong Kong Jockey Club

The three-year JCAIAS launched by HKSI with Club support in 2023 to provide cash awards to Hong Kong, China athletes who excel at major sporting events. These include the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Asian Games, Asian Para Games, World University Games, National Games and National Games for Persons with Disabilities, and respective Winter Games. The Club has provided nearly HK$76 million in cash incentives since JCAIAS was launched.

Gilliam Kong (4th left), Karen Lee (5th right), Ng Wing-lam (4th right) and Wong Hoi-tung (5th left), who won bronze in the women’s table tennis team event at the 2025 World University Games, receive a team cash award of HK$200,000 under the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Award Scheme. Image source: The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Over the years, the Club has promoted sports at both the community and elite levels through various initiatives, enabling people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to enjoy sports. Funded by the Club in partnership with the Government, HKSI was established in 1982 (initially called Jubilee Sports Centre) as a training base for elite local athletes. In 2021, the Club pledged HK$150 million to match the HKSAR Government’s HK$150 million grant for the Sports Science and Research Funding Scheme.

Chan Ho-wah (4th left) and Wong Hoi-tung (4th right), who won bronze in table tennis mixed doubles at the 2025 World University Games, receive a team cash award of HK$200,000 under the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Award Scheme. Image source: The Hong Kong Jockey Club

The Club is a world-class sports organisation rooted in Hong Kong that has long supported the country’s major regional and international multi-sports events. As the sole Partner Sponsor of the 15th National Games, 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and 9th National Special Olympic Games for the Hong Kong Competition Region, the Club and its Charities Trust have jointly committed a total of HK$450 million in support. The Club also supports the Games in the Guangdong Competition Region, in the areas of official activities, volunteer services and promotional work, and provides high-quality technical support for the equestrian events. For these initiatives, the Club has committed RMB50 million.

Jeff Sze, HKSAR Government Secretary for Education (back row, middle); George Tsoi, Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau Commissioner for Sports (back row, 4th left); Raymond Tam, The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Executive Director, Corporate Affairs (back row, 4th right); Tang King-shing, Hong Kong Sports Institute Chairman (back row, 3rd left); William Hau, Chairman of the University Sports Federation of Hong Kong, China (back row, 1st left) and other guests, join medallists of the Hong Kong, China delegation at the 2025 World University Games Celebration Dinner cum Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme Presentation Ceremony. Image source: The Hong Kong Jockey Club

The Hong Kong Jockey Club extends its warmest congratulations on the successful conclusion of this year’s LIV Golf Hong Kong today (8 Mar) at the Hong Kong Golf Club (HKGC) Fanling Golf Course. HKSAR Government Financial Secretary Paul Chan, HKSAR Government Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law, Club Executive Director of Corporate Affairs Raymond Tam and other guests attended the tournament, witnessing the trophy‑lift moment.

Former President of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR, Andrew Leung (photo 2, front row, 2nd left), Club Executive Director of Corporate Affairs, Raymond Tam (photo 2, front row, centre) and other guests witness the tournament’s shotgun start.

Former President of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR, Andrew Leung (photo 2, front row, 2nd left), Club Executive Director of Corporate Affairs, Raymond Tam (photo 2, front row, centre) and other guests witness the tournament’s shotgun start.

The four-day tournament attracted tens of thousands of spectators from Hong Kong and around the world. The Club is proud to have served as the Official Community Partner of this M-Mark event for the first time, working closely with the HKGC to empower local communities through golf.

HKSAR Government Financial Secretary Paul Chan (4th left), HKSAR Government Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law (4th right), HKSAR Government Executive Council Non-Official Member Jeffrey Lam (1st left), Hong Kong Tourism Board Chairman Dr Peter Lam (3rd right), the Club’s Executive Director of the Corporate Affairs Raymond Tam (2nd right), Hong Kong Golf Club Captain Andy Kwok (2nd left), Hong Kong Golf Club Vice Captain Bryant Lu (1st right) and other guests witness the tournament’s trophy‑lift moment.

The Club additionally supported the launch of the Jockey Club Community Golf Programme, which aims to enhance community participation in and awareness of golf and to promote the sport’s long-term development in Hong Kong.

Anita Fung, Steward of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (1st left) visits the Jockey Club booth.

The Programme will offer activities including school-based events, experiential courses and inter-school competitions, with complimentary tickets made available to people in underprivileged communities. In the lead-up to the golf tournament, elite international golfers visited a primary school to engage with students and inspire interest in the sport. Arrangements were also made for golf professionals from HKGC to mentor young players of differing abilities to promote inclusion. These initiatives aim to give young and underprivileged people opportunities to experience the excitement of golf both on and off the course.

Former President of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR, Andrew Leung (1st left), Club Executive Director of Corporate Affairs, Raymond Tam (2nd right) and Hong Kong Golf Club Captain Andy Kwok (1st right) visit the Jockey Club booth.

The Club’s booth in the fan village added further colour to the event by offering attendees the chance to explore sports beyond golf. Members of the Club’s CARE@HKJC Volunteer Team also took part, creating balloon figures and bringing joy to spectators.

International golfers visit a school participating in JC Project MuSE.

Visiting golfers were invited to experience the city’s cultural and culinary highlights including Tai Kwun in Central and Happy Wednesday races at Happy Valley Racecourse. These experiences helped to promote horse racing tourism and showcase Hong Kong’s diverse attractions to a global audience.

HKGC golfers mentor young players at Fanling Golf Course under the Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Go Fun Junior Golf Programme and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: Special Olympics Golf Development Project.

Through these activities and engagement opportunities, local residents had more opportunities to connect with golf, while top golfers and visitors from around the world experienced Hong Kong's unique character and its capability to host high-calibre major events. This, in turn, helped strengthen the Hong Kong brand and share positive stories about the city.

HKSAR Government Financial Secretary Paul Chan (4th left), HKSAR Government Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law (4th right), and the Club’s Executive Director of Corporate Affairs, Raymond Tam (1st right), with members of the Club’s CARE@HKJC Volunteer Team.

In 2024/25, the Club’s Charities Trust supported eight “M” Mark events as Official Community Partner. These included the Hong Kong Sevens, the Volleyball Nations League and the Hong Kong Open Badminton Championships, reaching over 81,000 beneficiaries. These partnerships not only inspire the community’s enthusiasm for sport but support the HKSAR Government in strengthening Hong Kong’s status as a premier destination for outstanding sports competitions and major cultural events.

Members of the Club’s CARE@HKJC Volunteer Team create balloon figures to bring joy to spectators at the fan village and pose for a photo with Raymond Tam, Executive Director of Corporate Affairs of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (photo 9, 6th right).

The Club’s support for these sports events, 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.

Members of the Club’s CARE@HKJC Volunteer Team create balloon figures to bring joy to spectators at the fan village and pose for a photo with Raymond Tam, Executive Director of Corporate Affairs of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (photo 9, 6th right).

Participants in the Hong Kong Jockey Club Junior Sports Reporters Programme were invited to report on the LIV Golf Hong Kong.

Beneficiaries of the Jockey Club Community Golf Programme and visitors at the Jockey Club booth.

International golfers experienced Hong Kong’s cultural and culinary attractions, including Tai Kwun in Central and Happy Wednesday races at Happy Valley Racecourse, and posed for a photo with Raymond Tam, Executive Director of Corporate Affairs of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (photo 13, right) at the racecourse.

International golfers experienced Hong Kong’s cultural and culinary attractions, including Tai Kwun in Central and Happy Wednesday races at Happy Valley Racecourse, and posed for a photo with Raymond Tam, Executive Director of Corporate Affairs of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (photo 13, right) at the racecourse.