Jockey Club honoured to contribute to the success of the 15th National Games in the Hong Kong and Guangdong competition regions

With the ending of the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and 9th National Special Olympic Games (NGD & NSOG) on 15 December, all events of the National Games have now concluded. The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club) would like to offer its warmest congratulations to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) team for their outstanding achievements, which showcased the resilient Hong Kong spirit and brought positive energy to everyone in our community. Under the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme, the Club was pleased to award a total of HK$11,475,000 and HK$6,843,750 to Hong Kong medallists at the 15th National Games and NGD respectively.

Hong Kong Jockey Club Chairman The Hon Martin Liao (front row, left) presents gold medals to the Hong Kong team, winers of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy Rugby Sevens Competition at the 15th National Games.

Hong Kong Jockey Club Chairman The Hon Martin Liao presents gold medals to the Hong Kong team, winers of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy Rugby Sevens Competition at the 15th National Games.

Hong Kong Jockey Club Chairman The Hon Martin Liao (front row, left ) presents medals to winning teams taking part in The Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy Basketball (Men’s U22) Competition at the 15th National Games.

Hong Kong Jockey Club Chairman The Hon Martin Liao presents medals to winning teams taking part in The Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy Basketball (Men’s U22) Competition at the 15th National Games.

In recognition of the Club’s support, the Executive Committee of the National Games in the Guangdong Competition Region honoured the Club as an “Outstanding Contributor to Social Betterment”. The Club also received the title “Outstanding Contributor, the 15th National Games Equestrian Events” from the Competition Committee of Shenzhen Guangming District for its significant support in ensuring the success of the equestrian events.

Hong Kong Jockey Club Vice-chairman Lester Huang (1st left) presents medals to winners of Women's Individual Foil Category B in The Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy Wheelchair Fencing Competition of the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games. Hong Kong wheelchair fencer Tong Nga-ting (2nd right) won a bronze medal in the competition.

Hong Kong Jockey Club Steward Anita Fung (1st left) presents medals to winners of Women's Individual Épée Category A at The Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy Wheelchair Fencing Competition of the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games. Hong Kong wheelchair fencer Yu Chui-yee (2nd right) won a silver medal in the competition.

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This was the first time that Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao have co-hosted the three games. In support the Club committed over HK$500 million to the Hong Kong and Guangdong competition regions. The Club was also the sole Partner Sponsor of the Hong Kong Competition Region, where it supported volunteer service programmes, territory-wide community and school promotional activities, as well as initiatives to help underprivileged groups and young people attend the events.

Hong Kong Jockey Club Chairman The Hon Martin Liao (front row, left) and Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (front row, right) present medals and souvenirs to winners of the individual dressage competition at the equestrian events of the 15th National Games.

Hong Kong Jockey Club Vice-chairman Lester Huang (middle ) attends the show jumping group competition, one of the equestrian events at the 15th National Games, and cheers on Hong Kong athletes.

Hong Kong Jockey Club Vice-chairman Lester Huang attends the show jumping group competition, one of the equestrian events at the 15th National Games, and cheers on Hong Kong athletes.

The Club was especially honoured to have four events in the Hong Kong Competition Region named after it: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy Rugby Sevens Competition and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy Basketball (Men’s U22) Competition at the 15th National Games, and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy Wheelchair Fencing Comp.

Hong Kong Jockey Club Chairman The Hon Martin Liao (2nd left ) thanks Club staff for volunteering at the National Games and visits the Club’s interactive booth at the Competition Village.

Hong Kong Jockey Club Chairman The Hon Martin Liao thanks Club staff for volunteering at the National Games and visits the Club’s interactive booth at the Competition Village.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club-supported Harmonious Horse International Exhibition Tour, part of the Club’s Year of the Horse campaign, held its Tsim Sha Tsui Community Exhibition Launch Ceremony today (16 May) at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza. The exhibition showcases horse sculptures created by renowned artist Simon Ma and the works are on a year-long tour of Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, symbolising unity between the Club and the community.

Horse sculptures created by renowned artist Simon Ma, are on show at the piazza of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre from today until 21 May.

Guests in attendance at the launch ceremony included Chris Sun, HKSAR Government Secretary for Labour and Welfare; Winfried Engelbrecht‑Bresges, Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; and artist Simon Ma.

Chris Sun, HKSAR Government Secretary for Labour and Welfare (3rd right); Winfried Engelbrecht Bresges, Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (3rd left); renowned artist Simon Ma (2nd right); Eric Lee, Yau Tsim Mong District Officer (1st right); Wong Kwok Hing, Commissioner of Correctional Services (2nd left) at the Harmonious Horse International Exhibition Tour Tsim Sha Tsui Community Exhibition Launch Ceremony as part of the Club’s Year of the Horse campaign.

The Tsim Sha Tsui Community Exhibition at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza runs from today until 21 May. The exhibition will then tour Tamar Park in Admiralty, as well as Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and other locations. Through art and community engagement, it offers more citizens the opportunity to experience the unique charm of horse culture combined with contemporary art. The exhibition also features a nighttime horse-themed light show, highlighting the dynamic movement and power of galloping horses.

Guests joined hands to paint mini horse sculptures at the launch ceremony.

Guests joined hands to paint mini horse sculptures at the launch ceremony.

Guests joined hands to paint mini horse sculptures at the launch ceremony.

Today’s launch ceremony also saw the announcement of the winners of the “Horse With You” Art Competition, launched by the Club in conjunction with Ma. A renowned interdisciplinary artist from Hong Kong, Ma is dedicated to promoting cultural and artistic exchange between East and West, with the horse serving as a significant creative symbol representing strength, unity and the spirit of heritage. As part of the Club’s 140th anniversary celebrations, thousands of young people - from kindergarten to university level – created artworks for the competition, drawing inspiration from the equine paintings of pioneering Chinese artist Xu Beihong. The competition comprised ten categories, with 30 winners or winning teams selected.

Winfried Engelbrecht Bresges, Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (7th right) presented awards to winners of the “Horse With You” Art Competition.

Almost 100 (TBC) award-winning students from the “Horse With You” Art Competition - launched by the Club in conjunction with Simon Ma – together with mentees of the HKSAR Government’s Strive and Rise Programme and underprivileged students, joined hands to paint mini horse sculptures at the launch ceremony.

Almost 100 (TBC) award-winning students from the “Horse With You” Art Competition - launched by the Club in conjunction with Simon Ma – together with mentees of the HKSAR Government’s Strive and Rise Programme and underprivileged students, joined hands to paint mini horse sculptures at the launch ceremony.

The Club’s Year of the Horse campaign is a year-long celebration of the close bond between horses and humans and the contribution racing makes to Hong Kong. It also promotes tourism as well as equine and sports development. Racing is not only the city’s favourite pastime, but also a symbol of its “can-do” spirit and stability under One Country, Two Systems. Through the success of Hong Kong horses on the international stage, the sport also brings pride to the community and global recognition to our city. None of this would be possible without the horse. For more information, please visit https://hkjc.com/YOTH.

Guests posed a group photo with winners of the “Horse With You” Art Competition.