Hong Kong Honors Volunteers at National Games Recognition Ceremony

2026-02-07 16:46 Last Updated At：18:04

Volunteers of 15th NG, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG contribute over 360 000 hours of service

The National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong) (NGCO) today (February 7) staged a Volunteer Recognition Ceremony of the 15th National Games (NG), the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG) in Hong Kong. The ceremony recognised the exceptional dedication and effort of volunteers who devoted themselves throughout the test events and the official events.

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The Volunteer Recognition Ceremony of the 15th National Games (NG), the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG), Photo source: HKSAR Government Press Release

Volunteers of 15th NG, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG contribute over 360 000 hours of service Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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The Volunteer Recognition Ceremony of the 15th National Games (NG), the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG), Photo source: HKSAR Government Press Release

Volunteers of 15th NG, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG contribute over 360 000 hours of service Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The ceremony was held at the Hong Kong Velodrome, with officiating guests including the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki; the Chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mr Martin Liao;the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law; the Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ms Vivian Sum; the Head of the NGCO, Mr Yeung Tak-keung; the Chairman of the Hong Kong Volunteers Association, Mr Andy Kwok; and the Chairperson of the Agency for Volunteer Service, Ms Melissa Kaye Pang. Nearly 3 000 volunteer representatives attended the event, where awards were presented to selected volunteers and volunteer groups for their exceptional service.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Chan expressed that Hong Kong's involvement in jointly hosting the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG is a testament to the trust and support from the country. The successful execution of events in the Hong Kong competition region was made possible not only through the collaborative efforts of various government departments and sectors of society, but also through the support of a passionate team of volunteers. Over the past year, more than 15 000 volunteers participated, accumulating over 360 000 hours of service. The volunteers exemplified Hong Kong's hospitality to the events and showcased enthusiasm and efficiency. He also thanked the Hong Kong Jockey Club for their full support for the volunteer programme, as well as the Hong Kong Volunteers Association and the Agency for Volunteer Service for their assistance in recruiting, training, and managing the volunteer team.

The ceremony began with performances by members of the Hong Kong Rope Skipping Association, China and the mascots of the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG, Xiyangyang and Lerongrong. After the volunteer awardees and groups received their accolades, some volunteers shared personal stories, highlighting the motivations and sentiments behind their service. Additionally, members of the Hong Kong men's handball team, who reached the semifinals in the 15th NG, attended the event to interact with the audience and perform alongside a singer.

Hong Kong Celebrates Chinese New Year with Business Receptions in Barcelona and Dublin, Highlighting Innovation and Trade Opportunities.

Brussels ETO holds receptions in Spain and Ireland to celebrate Chinese New Year with local communities

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (Brussels ETO) organised Chinese New Year receptions in Barcelona, Spain, on March 4 (Barcelona time), and Dublin, Ireland, on March 5 (Dublin time), bringing together over 220 guests from local business, public and community sectors in the two countries.

Jointly organised by Brussels ETO, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), with the support of the Spain Hong Kong Business Association, the reception in Barcelona was held to coincide with the Mobile World Congress (MWC), and was well attended by guests including the Hong Kong innovation and technology (I&T) delegation attending the MWC, as well as local start-ups, enterprises and related institutions.

In her welcoming remarks, the Special Representative for the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the European Union, Ms Shirley Yung, highlighted that I&T had become a new growth engine for Hong Kong. "We are building a more complete innovation value chain, one that integrates basic research, commercialisation and advanced manufacturing," she said.

Ms Yung also mentioned that Hong Kong achieved a new milestone of having over 5 200 start-ups last year, representing an 11 per cent year-on-year increase. She encouraged European companies, talent and students to come to Hong Kong to leverage the opportunities arising from the rapid development of the I&T sector and related infrastructure in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Northern Metropolis.

Hong Kong's wine and liquor trade as well as related business opportunities were the special focus of the reception in Dublin. Together with the HKTDC and InvestHK, with the support of the Dublin Chamber, Brussels ETO held a business seminar before the reception with the local liquor trade to promote the business opportunities that Hong Kong offers as a leading hub for wine and liquor trading and auctions, following Hong Kong's reduction of duty on liquor with an alcoholic strength of more than 30 per cent in 2024.

Ms Yung also highlighted Hong Kong's premier role as a gateway to the Chinese Mainland and Asia, with the city strategically located at the heart of the region with world-class transport connectivity. She encouraged Irish wine and liquor traders to leverage Hong Kong as a regional hub for trading, distribution, and auctions to expand their market share on the Chinese Mainland and across the wider Asia-Pacific region.

Hong Kong Honors Volunteers at National Games Recognition Ceremony

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