Hong Kong's 15th National Games Awards Three Gold Medals in Beach Volleyball and Men's Handball Competitions

Beach volleyball and men's handball competitions of 15th National Games conclude

The 15th National Games (NG) in Hong Kong have completed their first two competition events: the beach volleyball and men's handball competitions, today (November 10). A total of three gold medals were awarded in these two events.

The beach volleyball competition took place at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay, featuring 104 athletes from 52 teams across the Mainland, Hong Kong, and Macao in men's and women's events. The women's finals were completed on November 8, and the men's finals concluded this evening. The winning teams are as follows:

Men's group:

Gold

Jiangsu team

Silver

Liaoning team

Bronze

Shandong team

Women's group:

Gold

Fujian team

Silver

Nanjing Sport Institute team

Bronze

Xinjiang team

The men's handball competition was held at the Kai Tak Arena of the Kai Tak Sports Park, with nearly 180 athletes from 10 teams from the Mainland, Hong Kong, and Macao participating. All matches concluded this evening, and the gold, silver, and bronze medal winners have been determined. The winning teams are as follows:

Gold

Jiangsu team

Silver

Anhui team

Bronze

Beijing team

​Regarding other competition events in Hong Kong, the basketball (Men's U22) event commenced today, with over 150 athletes from 13 teams from the Mainland and Hong Kong participating. Among them, Hong Kong sends 16 athletes to compete. Events in rugby sevens, golf, track cycling, triathlon, and fencing will also begin this week. Members of the public are welcome to purchase tickets to watch the competitions and cheer for the athletes in person. Tickets can be purchased through various channels, including the 15th NG official ticketing website (ticket.baygames.cn) or by searching for the "15th NG official ticketing" official mini programme on WeChat, after completing a real-name account registration. Additionally, the public can visit 11 designated sales outlets (ww2.ctshk.com/articleDetail?id=4&channelId=-1) of the China Travel Service (Hong Kong) Limited to buy paper tickets for events in the Hong Kong competition region. Physical tickets for events held at the relevant venues are also available at the competition area ticket office.

Beach volleyball and men's handball competitions of 15th National Games conclude Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Beach volleyball and men's handball competitions of 15th National Games conclude Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Beach volleyball and men's handball competitions of 15th National Games conclude Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Beach volleyball and men's handball competitions of 15th National Games conclude Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Beach volleyball and men's handball competitions of 15th National Games conclude Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs detect a drug trafficking case involving incoming passenger at airport

Hong Kong Customs detected a drug trafficking case involving an incoming passenger at Hong Kong International Airport today (April 4) and seized about 4.4 kilograms of suspected heroin with an estimated market value of about $2.9 million.

A 20-year-old male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Penang, Malaysia, today. During Customs clearance, Customs officers found about 4.4kg of suspected heroin inside his carry-on baggage. The man was subsequently arrested.

The arrested man has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. The case will bebrought up at the Eastern Magistrates' Courts on April 6.

Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people.

Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.

Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.

Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Hong Kong Customs detect a drug trafficking case involving incoming passenger at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs detect a drug trafficking case involving incoming passenger at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases