LCSD to roll out "three major ball games" sports days with sports fun for all
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department will roll out six sports days, focusing on the "three major ball games", at designated sports centres from September to December. All activities are free of charge and welcome walk-in participation, encouraging everyone to enjoy sports fun and develop the habit of regular exercise.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Photo by Bastille Post
The sports days have a highlight on basketball, volleyball and football, in line with the national direction of promoting national fitness and developing the "three major ball games". This encourages members of the public to participate in team sports and enhance their physical fitness, promoting "sport for all". Activities will include professional skill demonstrations, challenge competitions, and elite friendly matches. In addition, renowned athletes such as Sun Yue, Lee Ho-ching, Sze Hang-yu, Wan Ka-nam, Lau Kin-ken, Kelvin Tsang and Leung Shiu-wah will share their experiences with the public in person. Other appeals include fitness exercises and activities, DIY workshops, and interactive games for participants of all ages.
Dates and venues of the sports days are as follows:
Time: 2-5pm
Date
Venue
Theme
September 19 (Saturday)
Hong Kong Park Sports Centre
Volleyball
October 25 (Sunday)
Tsing Yi Southwest Sports Centre
Basketball
November 22 (Sunday)
Lai Chi Kok Park Sports Centre
Football
November 28 (Saturday)
To Kwa Wan Sports Centre
Basketball
December 6 (Sunday)
Siu Lun Sports Centre
Volleyball
December 19 (Saturday)
Ma On Shan Sports Centre
Football
For the latest information and details, please visit the dedicated website (www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/tsd/2026/index.html).
Photo source: lcsd.gov.hk
Seventh-term Commission on Targeted Poverty Alleviation convenes first meeting
The Government announced that starting from today (September 2), the existing "Commission on Poverty" will be renamed as the "Commission on Targeted Poverty Alleviation". The renaming aims to highlight the Government's strategic direction and firm commitment to advancing targeted poverty alleviation.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, chaired the first meeting of the new-term Commission today. He said that the current-term Government is committed to building a comprehensive poverty alleviation system. In addition to providing a safety net through inclusive social services encompassing housing, healthcare, education and social welfare, the Government upholds a people-oriented approach. By identifying specific groups under its targeted poverty alleviation strategy, the Government provides focused and effective support to those most in need.
Members noted that the last two terms of the Commission targeted subdivided unit households, single-parent households and all-elderly households. Taking into consideration the characteristics of these groups, the Commission identified their difficulties and pain points. Through tripartite collaboration of the Government, the business sector and the community, the Commission launched a series of targeted poverty alleviation measures tailored to these target groups. The new-term Commission supports that the targeted poverty alleviation strategy should be adjusted in response to changing societal needs, and will review and introduce a new target group in a timely manner so that more people requiring assistance can benefit.
Members also noted that the Government is proactively preparing to establish a social welfare project matching platform, aiming to roll out the first round of matching activities this year. This initiative will help institutionalise the tripartite collaborative model, bringing together the Government, the business sector and the community to support the vulnerable, while connecting business resources with community welfare projects to provide innovative and targeted services for those in need.
Members also took note of government officials' reports on the work of the Community Care Fund and the Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund, as well as the progress of various funded assistance programmes.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (front row, fifth right), today (September 2) chairs the first meeting of the seventh-term Commission on Targeted Poverty Alleviation. Photo shows the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun (front row, fifth left); the Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau (front row, fourth right); the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin (front row, third right); the Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Ms Alice Lau (front row, fourth left), with members. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, today (September 2) chairs the first meeting of the seventh-term Commission on Targeted Poverty Alleviation. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (sixth left), today (September 2) chairs the first meeting of the seventh-term Commission on Targeted Poverty Alleviation. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
