Hong Kong Unveils Asian Games Equestrian Squad, All Riders from Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Equestrian Team

The Equestrian Federation of Hong Kong, China (EFHKC), in conjunction with The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club), announced today (11 September) the team that will represent Hong Kong, China in the equestrian events at the 20th Asian Games. Eleven horse-rider combinations have been selected to compete across all three disciplines — Dressage, Eventing and Jumping — in both team and individual competitions. All riders are from the Club’s Equestrian Team. The team brings together experienced riders and rising stars making their first Asian Games appearance, underscoring the strength of Hong Kong’s equestrian talent pipeline and the sport’s enduring tradition of passing expertise from one generation to the next.

Equestrian, Photo source: HKJC

Among this year's selection, two experienced riders - Patrick Lam and Annie Ho - have been selected to compete in two disciplines each. Lam will contest both Eventing and Jumping, while Ho will compete in Eventing and Dressage. The three riders making their Asian Games debuts are: Sheikara Lalive d’Epinay in Jumping, and Yuddy Cheng and Kendra Li in Dressage, bringing a welcome infusion of fresh talent into a squad built on experience. All athletes train under the Hong Kong Equestrian Performance Plan (HKEPP), a joint initiative of the EFHKC and the Club, and are presently based in Europe, where they continue to prepare alongside their equine partners in the final weeks before departure.

Corinne Bracken, Performance Manager at The Hong Kong Jockey Club, has been appointed Chef d'Equipe for the Games, leading a support team drawn from the Club that includes coaches, grooms, veterinarians, farriers and both equine and human physiotherapists, ensuring that both horses and riders are attended to with the highest standard of care throughout the competition.

Photo source: HKJC

Lester Huang, President of the Equestrian Federation of Hong Kong, China, said: "That we are able to compete across all three disciplines in both team and individual events reflects years of dedicated work by the Federation — underpinned throughout by the unwavering support of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Hong Kong Sports Institute, and the Jockey Club. We have been nurturing talent and strengthening the structures that support this development, which is also a testament to the quiet dedication of every athlete and horse. This team brings together an experienced core with fresh talent now stepping onto the Asian stage for the first time, and together, they represent not only individual effort, but the very spirit of continuity and renewal that defines equestrian sport in Hong Kong. I would also like to highlight that both Annie Ho and Patrick Lam will compete across two disciplines this year, a reflection of their all-round ability and determination. I am equally delighted that six of our own experienced officials have been appointed as stewards at these Games, a fitting recognition of the calibre of officiating talent Hong Kong has cultivated, and one that speaks to its standing on the international stage — an achievement of which we are equally proud. On behalf of the Federation, I thank the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, the Hong Kong Sports Institute, and the Club for their continued support, and I wish every combination the very best as they compete with distinction, enjoy the Games, and bring pride to Hong Kong."

The Hon Martin Liao, Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, said: “I congratulate all our riders on their selection and on the honour of representing Hong Kong, China. I hope they can perform to the best of their ability. As a world-class horse sports organisation, The Hong Kong Jockey Club has long supported equestrian sport. We nurture riders at the grass-roots level through our public riding schools and at the elite level through our support for the Hong Kong, China equestrian team in partnership with the EFHKC.” He added that the Club supports sports development at both the elite and community levels, encouraging people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to lead active and healthy lifestyles. At the elite level, beyond its support for the equestrian team members, the Club supports the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme, through which it provides cash incentives to Hong Kong, China athletes to inspire excellence at major events.

The equestrian team of Hong Kong, China attending the Asian Games, Photo source: HKJC

The equestrian competitions will be staged at the JRA Equestrian Park, Tokyo, and feature entries from 22 countries and regions – more than the previous edition in Hangzhou.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club was honoured to be the Official Community Partner of the Hong Kong Open, which concluded on Oct 25 at the Hong Kong Golf Club’s (HKGC) Fanling Golf Course. The four-day tournament attracted tens of thousands of spectators from the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and overseas. This was the first time the Club has supported this M-Mark event as its Official Community Partner.

Club Executive Director of Corporate Affairs Raymond Tam presented The Hong Kong Jockey Club Cup to the tournament’s Low Hong Kong Amateur Player, Markus Lam, and joined HKSAR Government Financial Secretary Paul Chan; HKSAR Government Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law and other guests to witness the presentation ceremony.

Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government (4th left); Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government (4th right); Raymond Tam, Club Executive Director of Corporate Affairs (2nd right); Bryant Lu, Captain of the Hong Kong Golf Club (3rd left) and other guests with the tournament winner, John Carlin (centre) at the presentation ceremony.

As Official Community Partner, The Hong Kong Jockey Club has donated HK$32 million through its Charities Trust to The Hong Kong Golf Club Charitable Foundation Limited to launch the Jockey Club Community Golf Programme. The two-year programme aims to bring golf into the community, nurture young local talent and extend the tournament’s positive impact beyond the course. More than 25,000 schoolchildren, teenagers and members of underprivileged communities are expected to benefit each year.

As part of the programme, the Club has worked closely with HKGC, to launch a series of community engagement initiatives, including school-based activities, experiential golf-learning opportunities, inter-secondary school competitions, golf clinics for young people of different abilities, and complimentary tickets for people from underprivileged communities. Ahead of the tournament, elite international golfers visited a primary school to inspire students’ interest in the sport, while HKGC professional coaches conducted golf clinics to promote inclusion and participation in golf.

During the tournament, the Jockey Club Fan Village provided a vibrant experience for visitors of all ages. The Club’s booth in the village added further colour to the event, with a putting challenge providing opportunities to experience the fun of golf firsthand. Members of the Club’s CARE@hkjc Volunteer Team also participated, creating balloon figures and bringing joy to spectators.

Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government (3rd right); Polly Chong, Commissioner for Sports of the HKSAR Government (2nd right), Raymond Tam, Club Executive Director of Corporate Affairs (2nd left); Andy Kwok, former Captain of the Hong Kong Golf Club (1st left) and other guests posed for a photo in front of JC booth.

In addition, visiting golfers were invited to experience Hong Kong’s signature attractions, including the Happy Wednesday races at Happy Valley Racecourse. These experiences helped promote horse racing tourism and showcase Hong Kong’s unique appeal to a global audience.

The Club’s support for the tournament and the programme reflects its long-standing commitment to advancing sports development in Hong Kong. It also aligns with the objectives of the National 15th Five-Year Plan and the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the HKSAR by promoting sports in the community, supporting elite sports, strengthening Hong Kong’s status as a centre for major international sports events, enhancing professionalism and developing sports as an industry.

Sport is one of the key impact programmes of the Club’s Charities Trust. Over the years, the Club has helped advance sports at all levels, strengthening sports sector capabilities to facilitate greater access, deeper engagement and longer lasting impact. In 2025/26, the Club’s Charities Trust supported eight “M” Mark events as Official Community Partner through dedicated community engagement programmes, reaching over 91,000 beneficiaries.

Elite international golfers visited a primary school to interact with students and inspire interest in golf through the Jockey Club Community Golf Programme.

The Club’s support for sports events and programmes, like all of its charity and community initiatives, is made possible by its unique value creation model, through which the Club generates sustainable economic and social value for the community through tax contributions, charitable donations and employment opportunities.