This morning (9 December), Hong Kong para athletes won four medals in swimming and table tennis events at the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities. They will be awarded cash incentives from the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme (JCAIAS).
- The Hong Kong XD14 mixed doubles pair Wong Hon-lam and Winnie Pang defeated the Jiangsu pair to secure Hong Kong’s first para table tennis gold medal. They will be awarded HK$375,000. It is worth mentioning that Winnie, who is born with congenital cerebral palsy affecting her right limb, demonstrates remarkable discipline in balancing her studies and training. She is also a recipient of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Striding On Scholarship 25/26.
Chan Yui Lam in the Women’s S14 200m Freestyle, and will be awarded HK$93,750.
- Lau Chiu Yee and Chan Yui Lam won the gold and silver medals, respectively, in the Women’s S14 200m Freestyle, and will be awarded HK$187,500 and HK$93,750.
- Ng Cheuk Yan won the bronze medal in the Women’s SM7 200m Individual Medley and will be awarded HK$37,500.
Ng Cheuk Yan（Second from right） won the bronze medal in the Women’s SM7 200m Individual Medley and will be awarded HK$37,500.
Hong Kong athletes winning medals at the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities are eligible for incentive awards under the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme. Gold, silver, and bronze medalists in individual events will be awarded HK$187,500, HK$93,750, and HK$37,500 respectively, while team event medalists will be awarded HK$375,000, HK$187,500, and HK$75,000 for gold, silver, and bronze medals respectively.
In support of the National Games, the Club has committed over HK$500 million to the Hong Kong and Guangdong Competition Regions. In the Hong Kong Competition Region, it is supporting volunteer service programmes, territory-wide community and school promotional activities, as well as initiatives to help underprivileged groups and young people attend the events as spectators. Some 100 members from the Club’s Volunteer Team are helping out as Group Volunteers in the Hong Kong Competition Region.
The Jockey Club Nature Conservation Centre at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG) officially opened today (21 January) in Tai Po. Supported by a donation of HK$130 million from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the new centre serves as a key base for environmental conservation, sustainable living and nature education programmes, strengthening KFBG’s role as a regional hub for Hong Kong’s biodiversity conservation.
The Jockey Club Nature Conservation Centre will strengthen KFBG’s role as a regional hub for nature conservation.
Officiating at the opening ceremony today were Chan Kwok-ki, the Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR Government; Lester Huang, Deputy Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Andrew McAulay, Chairperson of Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden; and The Hon Sir Michael Kadoorie.
Officiating at the opening ceremony of the Jockey Club Nature Conservation Centre were Chan Kwok-ki, the Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR Government (2nd left); Lester Huang, Deputy Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (2nd right); Andrew McAulay, Chairperson of Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (1st right); and The Hon Sir Michael Kadoorie (1st left).
Lester Huang, Deputy Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, remarked that Sustainability is one of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust’s nine impact programmes. The Trust’s support for the Jockey Club Nature Conservation Centre reflects its strong commitment to advancing sustainability and building a liveable Hong Kong.
Club Deputy Chairman Lester Huang delivers a speech at the opening ceremony.
The Jockey Club Nature Conservation Centre replaces the existing conservation building constructed in the 1960s, enhancing KFBG’s capacity for conservation education. The new five-storey building is equipped with multi-purpose rooms and roof gardens for public education. These will support exhibitions, experiential programmes and guided tours to foster appreciation of the environment, alongside workshops and international knowledge sharing. The centre is expected to receive more than 42,000 visitors a year.
Guests tour the Jockey Club Nature Conservation Centre.
The centre incorporates multiple energy-saving and eco-friendly features, including natural daylighting, integrated low-e glass and a solar heating system. It has achieved a Provisional Gold rating under the BEAM Plus New Buildings standard. The centre’s design blends with the natural landscape, featuring a terraced profile that complements the surrounding hillside. Nature-friendly elements include bird-safe glass and artificial nest boxes to support local wildlife.
Guests tour the Jockey Club Nature Conservation Centre.
The Club’s support for the Jockey Club Nature Conservation Centre, 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.
The Jockey Club Nature Conservation Centre will strengthen KFBG’s role as a regional hub for nature conservation.
