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.

On December 10, a youth delegation of 39 Hong Kong students and teachers participating in the Nurturing Future InnoTech Talent Project witnessed the launch of a rocket bearing the project name “Nurturing the Future” at the Dongfeng commercial aerospace innovation pilot zone near the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre.The rocket successfully carried nine satellites into orbit.

Students wait for the “Nurturing the Future” rocket to launch

This was another milestone in the Nurturing Future InnoTech Talent Project — a three-year strategic initiative funded by the Institute of Philanthropy (IoP) and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, and organised by the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation with The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups as the strategic partner.The project aims to nurture Hong Kong’s young talents in innovation and technology(I&T) with national awareness and a global perspective.

The “Nurturing the Future” rocket on the launch pad.

Launch of the “Nurturing the Future” rocket.

“The ‘Nurturing the Future’ rocket launch was a powerful experience for these Hong Kong youngsters who are on their own educational journey,” said Lester Huang, Chairman of the IoP. “By witnessing this achievement firsthand, these students will connect scientific progress with their own aspirations and develop a spirit of innovation.”

Students and teachers visit the Jiayuguan Fortress

The students and teachers were visiting as part of a five-day programme, which included lectures and discussions with leading aerospace scientists as well as cultural excursions to the Jiayuguan Fortress, the Overhanging Great Wall, and the First Pier of the Great Wall.

Students and teachers visit the Jiayuguan section of the Great Wall

Students described the experience as unforgettable. Lau Pak Ho from Buddhist Yip Kei Nam Memorial College said: “Witnessing the rocket launch in person was a breathtaking and unforgettable experience! I'm deeply grateful to the exchange programme for this precious opportunity, which allowed me to feel the burning passion of the space dream. This journey will forever inspire me to strive with passion and stride boldly into the future!”

The exchange students and teachers attended a lecture by Commander Shen Xingyun, the first captain of the PLA Astronauts Brigade, and other aerospace scientists

Yang Tsz Lui from Kowloon True Light School added: “This journey opened new possibilities for my future. I realised aerospace spans far broader fields than I imagined, and I can connect my love of mathematics, physics and art to this industry.”

Students shared their feelings about participating in the exchange group

The delegation included nine students living in Small Group Homes benefiting from support under JC Project Bonfire, Hong Kong’s first and largest initiative to support children and youth in residential care. For most it was their first plane trip to the Chinese Mainland.

Students shared their feelings about participating in the exchange group

One student living in a Small Group Home said it was a great honour to watch the rocket launch, which he had only seen on television in the past. Lectures by leading aerospace scientists were inspirational: “The sharing of the two aerospace experts helped me appreciate their great contributions to our country and inspired me to actively pursue my dream career. This experience has filled me with hope for my future career path.”

An exchange group including 39 Hong Kong teachers and students witnessed the “Nurturing the Future” rocket launch