RTHK Announces Live Coverage Plans for 2026 Asian Para Games to Support Athletes and Promote Inclusion

2026-10-12 20:08 Last Updated At：20:23

RTHK rallies public support for para athletes ahead of Asian Para Games

Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) today (October 12) held the RTHK Broadcast Asian Para Games 2026 com cheering event to announce its broadcast arrangements for the Games and to show support for the athletes who will soon be competing.

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RTHK rallies public support for para athletes ahead of Asian Para Games Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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RTHK rallies public support for para athletes ahead of Asian Para Games Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

With the support of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (CSTB), RTHK will provide live coverage of the Games on RTHK TV31, promoting social inclusion and enabling the public to cheer on athletes from both the national team and the Hong Kong team, while witnessing their determination and outstanding performances on the international stage. The Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau; the Director of Broadcasting, Ms Angelina Kwan; the President of the Hong Kong Paralympic Committee (HKPC), Mrs Jenny Fung; the Vice President of HKPC and the Chef de Mission of the Hong Kong, China Delegation to the 5th Asian Para Games, Dr Jim Luk; and the Chairperson of the RTHK Board of Advisors, Ms Melissa Pang, were joined by the two athletes who will compete in the upcoming Asian Para Games: Leung Yuk-wing, the world's top-ranked athlete in the Boccia Men's Individual BC4 category, and para table tennis athlete Wong Yue-ching, to officiate at the event.

The officiating guests, together with So Wa-wai, former Hong Kong Paralympic athletics gold medalist; Lydia Sham, wushu athlete who won Hong Kong's first gold medal in Women's Changquan at the 20th Asian Games, and Chan Tik-lun, bronze medalist in Lightweight Men's Double Sculls, used sign language to convey their best wishes and encouragement to all participating athletes.

Group-stage competitions in several sports will begin ahead of the official opening, starting on October 16. RTHK TV31 will broadcast "Live coverage of 5th Asian Para Games" from 3pm on October 16 and 17, allowing the public to keep abreast of the group-stage competitions closely. Live coverage of the Opening Ceremony will commence at 4.50pm on October 18. From October 19 to October 24, RTHK TV31 will provide live coverage of featured events daily from 10am to 6pm. Simultaneous sign language interpretation will be available throughout the broadcasts, enabling members of public to fully engage with the competitions and cheer on athletes from the national team and the Hong Kong team. The programmes will also be streamed on the "RTHK On The Go" mobile app and the RTHK YouTube channel. In addition, the public will be able to watch the events at the "Asian Games Focal Sites" located in designated sports centres across all 18 districts, as well as at various shopping malls.

RTHK is committed to supporting the development of parasports and promoting social inclusion through its programmes. In recent years, it has provided live coverage of major para sporting events, including the Tokyo Paralympic Games in 2021, the 4th Asian Para Games Hangzhou in 2023, the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, and the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games in 2025.

Hong Kong Comix Showcase Highlights Creative Talent at Brand Licensing Europe in London

Hong Kong comic art showcased at Brand Licensing Europe in London

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) supported the Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in presenting the Hong Kong Comix IPs Showcase at Brand Licensing Europe in London, the United Kingdom, from October 6 to 8 (London Time).

The exhibition showcased 20 Hong Kong intellectual properties (IPs), highlighting the creativity and talent of Hong Kong artists and creators. Participating artists and IPs included Li Chi-tak, Chocolate Rain, Isatisse, Chiya, Felix Ip, Be(Art) Limited, Chill Top Production, Elyk Creation, Going Ape Limited, Little Colour Little Art Limited, Jerry Cho x Jacky Cai, We Are The Pigs, Bonnie Pang, Miloza Ma, Pen So, LLAB Design Ltd, Peg Bar Limited, Penguin Nexus Ltd, TF Business Solutions and Tina Design. An industry reception was held on October 6, bringing together over 80 guests from the local business sector and creative industries.

Speaking at the reception, the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, said that the exhibition showcased both the imagination of Hong Kong's artists and the city's distinctive cultural spirit. She highlighted how Hong Kong's unique blend of Eastern and Western influences, tradition and modernity, and local culture and international ideas has contributed to the city's vibrant creative energy.

Miss Chau also highlighted Hong Kong's continued investment in culture and the arts, including the West Kowloon Cultural District and world-class institutions such as the Hong Kong Palace Museum and M+. She recognised the HKAC's contribution to artistic innovation and the nurturing of local talent, and invited guests to visit Hong Kong to experience first-hand the dynamism and diversity of the city's creative scene.

Established in 1977, the HKAC is a non-profit arts institution dedicated to promoting contemporary comix art, performing arts, visual arts, film, and video arts. Its participation in Brand Licensing Europe, in collaboration with the HKTDC, marks a milestone in showcasing Hong Kong's creative excellence and diverse artistic talent to international audiences.

RTHK Announces Live Coverage Plans for 2026 Asian Para Games to Support Athletes and Promote Inclusion

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