LCSD Holds "Sports Fun For All cum Asian Games Focal Site Launching Ceremony"

LCSD holds "Sports Fun For All cum Asian Games Focal Site Launching Ceremony"

With the 20th Asian Games running from today (September 19) to October 4, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) held the "Sports Fun For All cum Asian Games Focal Site Launching Ceremony" today at the Hong Kong Park Sports Centre, launching the "Asian Games Focal Site" and commencing the "Sports Fun for All" sports days.

The Hong Kong, China Delegation has sent some 580 athletes to compete in 38 sports in the Asian Games. The Asian Games focal sites at designated sports centres across the 18 districts are open from 5pm to 8pm today, and thereafter from 8am to 9pm daily up to October 4. Members of the public are welcome to watch the Games there and cheer for the athletes of the country and Hong Kong, China.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau, said the LCSD had set up the Asian Games focal sites at designated sports centres in the 18 districts. He invited members of the public to cheer for the athletes at the focal sites, and take part in the sports days to experience the spirit of "Sports Fun for All" as well as the Asian Games atmosphere.

At the ceremony, the audience enjoyed a fitness exercise performance, skill demonstrations of the "three major ball games" (volleyball, football and basketball) and exchanges with renowned athletes. The video of the ceremony, details of the locations and opening arrangements of the Asian Games focal sites, and a series of introductory videos of Asian Games sports are available at the dedicated website (www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/agfs/index.html).

The LCSD will also organise six "Sports Fun for All" sports days from September to December with the "three major ball games" as the theme. The first sports day, with volleyball as the focus, was held today. The other five sports days will take place in different districts. Admission is free. Walk-in participation is welcome. For details, please visit the dedicated website (www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/tsd/2026/index.html).

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department held the "Sports Fun For All cum Asian Games Focal Site Launching Ceremony" at the Hong Kong Park Sports Centre today (September 19). Photo shows athletes demonstrating freestyle football skills. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department held the "Sports Fun For All cum Asian Games Focal Site Launching Ceremony" at the Hong Kong Park Sports Centre today (September 19). Photo shows children demonstrating basketball skills. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department held the "Sports Fun For All cum Asian Games Focal Site Launching Ceremony" at the Hong Kong Park Sports Centre today (September 19). Photo shows former swimming athlete Sze Hang-yu (left) and table tennis athlete Lee Ho-ching (centre) sharing their experiences on stage. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department held the "Sports Fun For All cum Asian Games Focal Site Launching Ceremony" at the Hong Kong Park Sports Centre today (September 19). Photo shows former China women's volleyball team captain Sun Yue (second right) demonstrating light volleyball skills. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department held the "Sports Fun For All cum Asian Games Focal Site Launching Ceremony" at the Hong Kong Park Sports Centre today (September 19). Photo shows the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau speaking at the Launching Ceremony. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department held the "Sports Fun For All cum Asian Games Focal Site Launching Ceremony" at the Hong Kong Park Sports Centre today (September 19). Photo shows the fitness exercise performance. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) held the "Sports Fun For All cum Asian Games Focal Site Launching Ceremony" at the Hong Kong Park Sports Centre today (September 19). Photo shows the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau (centre); the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Manda Chan (fourth left); the Deputy Director of Leisure and Cultural Services (Leisure Services), Miss Winnie Chui (fourth right); the Assistant Director (Leisure Services) of LCSD, Ms Camay Lee (third left); former China women's volleyball team captain Sun Yue (third right); former swimming athlete Sze Hang-yu (second left), and table tennis athlete Lee Ho-ching (second right), officiating at the ceremony. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Employers, contractors and employees should be aware of electrical safety at work during rainstorms

As the rainstorm warning has been issued by the Hong Kong Observatory, the Labour Department (LD) reminds employers and contractors that they should adopt necessary work arrangements and take suitable safety measures to protect the safety of their employees when they are carrying out electrical work or handling electrical plant.

A spokesman for the LD said today (November 14) that employers and contractors should avoid assigning employees to carry out electrical work (such as electric arc welding work) or handle electrical plant at places affected by rainstorms, and should refer to the "Code of Practice in Times of Adverse Weather and 'Extreme Conditions'" and the "Guide on Safety at Work in times of Inclement Weather" issued by the LD.

Even if electrical work is carried out or electrical plant is handled at places not affected by a rainstorm, suitable safety measures must still be adopted to prevent an electric shock as the air would be more humid. Such measures include:

(i) Ensure that all live parts of an electrical installation are isolated from the power supply source and rendered dead, and the isolation from the power supply source must be maintained as long as electrical work is being carried out;

(ii) Before carrying out any electrical work or handling any electrical plant, cut off and lock out the power supply source, then test the circuit concerned to confirm that it is dead and display suitable warning notices, and issue a work permit thereafter;

(iii) Ensure that protective devices (such as suitable and adequate fuses and circuit breakers) for the electrical installations or electrical plant have been installed and maintained in good working order, and portable electric tools must be double-insulated or properly earthed;

(iv) Provide suitable personal protective equipment such as insulating gloves and insulating mats for employees; and

(v) If live electrical work is unavoidable, a comprehensive risk assessment should be conducted by a competent person and the appropriate safety precautions should be taken to remove or properly control the electrical hazards involved before such work can proceed.

In addition, employees should co-operate with the employer or contractor to follow the safety instructions and use the safety equipment provided.

The LD has published guidebooks and leaflets on electrical work safety. These safety publications are available free from divisional offices of the department or can be downloaded from its website (www.labour.gov.hk/eng/public/content2_8.htm).

Should there be any questions about occupational safety and health matters, please contact the Occupational Safety Officer of the LD at 2559 2297.

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