CSD Inaugurates Honorary Advisory Committee and Promotes 79 Trainees at Ceremony for Correctional Services Pioneer Leaders.

CSD holds Inauguration Ceremony for Honorary Advisory Committee of Correctional Services Pioneer Leaders and Trainees Promotion Ceremony

The Correctional Services Department (CSD) today (October 3) held the Inauguration Ceremony for the Honorary Advisory Committee of the Correctional Services Pioneer Leaders (CSPL) and Trainees Promotion Ceremony to appoint new committee members and commend outstanding trainees.

The Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Wong Kwok-hing, officiated at the ceremony. Other guests included members of the CSPL Honorary Advisory Committee and representatives from schools participating in the school-based CSPL programme. More than 100 trainees and their family members attended.

To support the long-term development of the CSPL, the CSD appointed eight distinguished individuals from different sectors of society as new members of the CSPL Honorary Advisory Committee this year. They will inject new momentum into the youth uniformed group, driving the group toward continuous development.

Moreover, the CSD also hosted a promotion ceremony for CSPL trainees today. With their outstanding performances, 79 trainees were promoted this year following the completion of stringent assessments. Among them, three were promoted to Senior Leaders, 11 were promoted to Intermediate Leaders, and 65 were promoted to Advanced Leaders. Mr Wong extended his congratulations to the promoted trainees and encouraged them to pass on their knowledge and experiences to new trainees, guiding them in their collective development, fostering team spirit, and contributing to society.

In his speech, Mr Wong noted that since the launch of the Captain Gor Union in December 2024, with Captain Gor being the mascot of the CSPL, the Department has been recruiting primary and secondary school students as non-uniformed group members. The Captain Gor Union aims to nurture a new generation of young people with an affection for the country and Hong Kong and a positive mindset, in a systematic manner through a wide range of activities. It will also enable the CSD to recruit young people with potential to join the CSPL to inject new blood into the team. The new website of the Captain Gor Unionwas officially launched last month, providing a one-stop platform for youth and education-related organisations to access the latest information and enrol in various community education activities at any time.

At the ceremony, CSPL trainees shared their experiences from participating in the programme. They mentioned that the training broadened their horizons and helped them discover their potential. They aspired to actively give back to society, promote the values of inclusiveness and being law-abiding, and work together to build a better Hong Kong.

The CSD will continue to disseminate to young people the messages of safeguarding the country and home, leading a law-abiding and drug-free life as well as supporting offender rehabilitation through diverse activities.

CSD holds Inauguration Ceremony for Honorary Advisory Committee of Correctional Services Pioneer Leaders and Trainees Promotion Ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CSD holds Inauguration Ceremony for Honorary Advisory Committee of Correctional Services Pioneer Leaders and Trainees Promotion Ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CSD holds Inauguration Ceremony for Honorary Advisory Committee of Correctional Services Pioneer Leaders and Trainees Promotion Ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CSD holds Inauguration Ceremony for Honorary Advisory Committee of Correctional Services Pioneer Leaders and Trainees Promotion Ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CSD holds Inauguration Ceremony for Honorary Advisory Committee of Correctional Services Pioneer Leaders and Trainees Promotion Ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SCST congratulates Hong Kong, China Football Team on winning championship in FIFA ASEAN Challenge Cup 2026 (Division 2)

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, today (October 3) extended her congratulations to Hong Kong, China Football Team on winning championship in the FIFA ASEAN Challenge Cup 2026 (Division 2).

Miss Law said, "The Hong Kong, China Football Team advanced to today's final after winning both group-stage matches, with nearly 32 000 fans in attendance to cheer them on. With the players' relentless drive and the fans' boundless passion, the Hong Kong team defeated Cambodia 2-0 at Kai Tak Stadium, clinching the title of a FIFA-organised cup competition for the first time. The Hong Kong team demonstrated excellence in both attack and defence throughout, delivering an outstanding performance on the pitch. While benefiting from home advantage, they also fully showcased the Hong Kong football team's fighting spirit and professionalism."

She continued, "Over the past week, several Southeast Asian national teams gathered in Hong Kong to compete. I hope this mega event has brought local fans and visiting tourists a top-tier spectator experience, while also showcasing to the world Hong Kong's unique appeal as a capital of international sports events. The Government will continue to give full support to the development of local football and actively align with the national policy direction of promoting the 'three major ball games'. I look forward to the Hong Kong football team achieving further success in upcoming competitions and further fostering a culture of football enthusiasm in Hong Kong."

The FIFA ASEAN Challenge Cup 2026 (Division 2) is supported by the Government's "M" Mark System and is an influential major international sports event.