Hong Kong Awards M Mark Status to Three Major Sports Events in 2025

Major Sports Events Committee awards "M" Mark status to three events

The following is issued on behalf of the Major Sports Events Committee:

The Major Sports Events Committee (MSEC) has awarded "M" Mark status to the Link Hong Kong Open 2025 (October 30 to November 2), the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 (November 7 to 9), and the BLAST Premier Hong Kong Rivals 2025 (November 14 to 16).

The Chairman of the MSEC, Mr Wilfred Ng, said today (October 24), "The 'M' Mark events take place one after another. In the coming three weeks, we will first welcome three highly anticipated international sports events, namely the Link Hong Kong Open 2025, the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 and the BLAST Premier Hong Kong Rivals 2025. All these events gather top players from around the world, showcasing Hong Kong's professionalism in hosting international competitions and its international influence. Among these, the BLAST Premier Hong Kong Rivals 2025 will be the first e-sports tournament held in Hong Kong, which will bring a brand-new experience to both local citizens and global e-sports enthusiasts. I believe that the above sporting events will not only attract spectators from all over the globe, but also stimulate the local economy and drive growth in related sectors such as catering, retail and tourism, further enhancing Hong Kong's status as a capital of international sports events."

The "M" Mark System aims to encourage and help local National Sports Associations and private or non-government organisations to organise more major international sports events and nurture them into sustainable undertakings. Sports events meeting the assessment criteria will be considered for "M" Mark status by the MSEC. Funding support will also be provided to some events. The "M" Mark System aims to promote the development of major sports events, cultivate a sustainable sporting culture, enhance Hong Kong's image as a centre for major international sports events and bring tangible economic benefits to our community.

For details of "M" Mark events, please visit www.mevents.org.hk.

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Scam alert related to banks

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to the press releases issued by the banks listed below relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails or other scams, which have been reported to the HKMA. Hyperlinks to the press releases are available on theHKMA website.

Bank

Type of scam

The Bank of East Asia, Limited

Fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens and phishing email

Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited

Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen

OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen

Chong Hing Bank Limited

Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen

Chiyu Banking Corporation Limited

Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens

The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the banks' websites to carry out transactions. They will not ask customers for sensitive information, such as login passwords or one-time password, by phone, email or SMS (including via embedded hyperlinks).

Anyone who has provided his or her personal information, or who has conducted any financial transactions, through or in response to the scams concerned, should contact the relevant bank with the information provided in the corresponding press release, and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.

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