Kitchee U18 Stun Manchester United Academy 4-3 in Historic Hong Kong Win

2026-08-14 23:31 Last Updated At：23:31

The first friendly match of the JC Youth Football Academy Summit took place tonight (14 August) at Mong Kok Stadium, featuring Hong Kong Premier Youth League U18 Champions - Kitchee and the Manchester United Academy U16. The match attracted over 4,400 spectators, creating a vibrant atmosphere both on and off the pitch. Players from both sides showcased their skills, sportsmanship and determination, with Kitchee U18 ultimately emerging victorious on a score of 4-3. It is the first time for Hong Kong youth football team winning this tournament.

Guests in attendance at the match included George Tsoi, Commissioner for Sports, Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the HKSAR Government ; Raymond Tam, Executive Director, Corporate Affairs of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Casper Stylsvig, Executive Director, Sports Business of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; David Vincent, Partnerships Director of Manchester United; Caspar Tsui, Vice-Chairman of The Football Association of Hong Kong, China; Charles Cheung, General Secretary of The Football Association of Hong Kong, China; and Joyce Lam, 5th Vice-Chairman of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals.

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The first friendly match of the JC Youth Football Academy Summit took place tonight (14 August) at Mong Kok Stadium, featuring Hong Kong Premier Youth League U18 Champions - Kitchee and the Manchester United Academy U16.

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The first friendly match of the JC Youth Football Academy Summit took place tonight (14 August) at Mong Kok Stadium, featuring Hong Kong Premier Youth League U18 Champions - Kitchee and the Manchester United Academy U16.

In addition to the thrilling on-field action, fans had the opportunity to meet Manchester United legend Jaap Stam, a key member of the team’s historic treble-winning season. During the half-time break, Stam joined Edan@MIRROR to interact with spectators participating in an on-site game. Before kick-off, members of the public also enjoyed a variety of entertaining off-pitch activities, including Manchester United booth, balloon twisting and face/ hand painting boothes hosted by the CARE@hkjc Volunteer Team, as well as a display of Manchester United legends memorabilia for fans to view and photograph.

The summit is a collaboration between The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Manchester United and The Football Association of Hong Kong, China. It is supported with funding from the Club’s Charities Trust, with Tung Wah Group of Hospitals operating the programme. This year’s summit is being held from 10 to 17 August. During their visit to Hong Kong, the Manchester United Academy U16 members are joining young local players in a series of football and cultural exchange programmes, including a visit to the Club’s Apprentice Jockeys’ School, as well as a dragon boat experience, training sessions and community service.

The second friendly match will be held at Mong Kok Stadium this Sunday (16 August), when the Hong Kong, China U16 Representative Team will face the Manchester United Academy U16 players.

Jockey Club Extends Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme to Cover Major Events Through 2028, Including Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and LA Olympics

The Hong Kong Jockey Club today (12 August) announced the continuation of the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme (JCAIAS), supporting its implementation by the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) to award cash incentives to Hong Kong, China athletes in recognition of their outstanding performances and pursuit of excellence. The scheme will cover seven major upcoming sporting events, including this year’s Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Guests in attendance at the JCAIAS New Cycle Kick-off Ceremony, held at the HKSI, included George Tsoi, Commissioner for Sports of the HKSAR Government Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau; Raymond Tam, Executive Director, Corporate Affairs of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; and Tang King-shing, Chairman of the HKSI. Athletes in attendance included swimmer Siobhan Haughey, wushu athlete Hui Tak-yan; and Para table tennis athlete Pang Wing-ka.

Raymond Tam, Executive Director, Corporate Affairs of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, noted that the Club has long promoted sport at the community and elite levels. Its contributions range from partnering with the Government to establish the HKSI (formerly the Jubilee Sports Centre) and establishing a fund to support elite athletes’ training and career development, to jointly launching the Sports Science and Research Funding Scheme with the Government in recent years to strengthen Hong Kong athletes’ competitiveness. The JCAIAS was launched to recognise Hong Kong, China athletes for their outstanding achievements at major sporting events. He added that the Club’s continued support for JCAIAS will provide a strong and reliable foundation for more local athletes to pursue excellence.

The Club will continue to sponsor the HKSI’s implementation of a new JCAIAS cycle from September 2026 to provide cash awards for local athletes who excel in events including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Asian Games, Asian Para Games, World University Games, Winter World University Games and National Winter Games.

The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, scheduled to take place in September 2026, will be the first major sporting event under the new JCAIAS cycle. The Club will provide cash awards to members of the Hong Kong, China team who win gold, silver and bronze medals in individual and team events. Gold medallists in individual and team events will receive HK$1 million and HK$2 million, respectively.

Following this year’s Asian Games, the Club will also invite medallists to visit schools and share their inspiring journeys in pursuing their dreams. In addition, the Club will sponsor the HKSI to organise an open day, enabling members of the public to experience first-hand the appeal of elite sports.

Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme - Details of Cash Incentives:

Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games (19 September to 4 October 2026)

Since the launch of JCAIS in 2023, the Club, through the HKSI, has awarded HK$94,668,750 in cash incentives to a total of 228 Hong Kong, China athletes in recognition of their outstanding achievements at major sporting events including the Paris Olympic Games, World University Games, Hangzhou Asian Games and the National Games co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao last year.

Addressing the younger athletes in attendance, Siobhan Haughey, who won a total of 4 gold, 1 silver and 7 bronze medals in swimming at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou and the 15th National Games, shared the importance of focusing on the process rather than just results, while remaining humble. “I would encourage young athletes to appreciate the support they have around them, whether from coaches, teammates, family or anyone who has helped them grow,” she said.

Hui Tak-yan, who netted a full set of gold, silver and bronze medals in wushu across the Chengdu 2021 World University Games and the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou, shared: “What makes the incentive scheme meaningful is not only the practical support it provides, but also the recognition it gives to the effort and dedication that athletes invest in their pursuit of excellence. Knowing that our commitment and perseverance are valued is a great encouragement to athletes.

Pang Wing-ka, a multiple medal winner in para table tennis at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games and the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities, shared: “I have been fortunate to receive support from my National Sports Association, my university the HKJC and the HKSI throughout my journey, enabling me to pursue both my sporting and academic aspirations. I hope to one day pass on the encouragement and support I have received to others.”

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Kitchee U18 Stun Manchester United Academy 4-3 in Historic Hong Kong Win

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