2026 World Triathlon Cup Hong Kong Jockey Club serves as Official Community Partner for the first time

Organised by the Triathlon Association of Hong Kong, China,and title-sponsored by LHW Sports Culture Group Limited, the “LHW Sports Culture Group Limited 2026 World Triathlon Cup Hong Kong” will return to the city this weekend (7–8 Nov). As the Hong Kong team’s first international competition since the 20th Asian Games in Aichi Nagoya, Japan, which concluded early last month, the event will feature individual races on the first day followed by fast-paced mixed relay racing on the second day. It is expected to attract large numbers of local spectators and overseas visitors, generating economic benefits through sports tourism and further strengthening Hong Kong’s position as a hub for major international sports events.

(From left) WAN Shu Wah, Vice President of the Triathlon Association of Hong Kong China; Jeff LI, Assistant Manager of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust; Vincent CHENG, BBS, MH, JP, Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Sports Institute; Wilfred Ng, GBS, MH, JP, Chairman of the Major Sports Events Committee; CHAU Chiu Nam, President of the Triathlon Association of Hong Kong, China and Vice President of Asia Triathlon; Pete de Wet, Executive Board Member of the World Triathlon; Ronald CHAN, SBS, Secretary General of the Triathlon Association of Hong Kong, China; and Sophia KWOK, Treasurer of the Triathlon Association of Hong Kong, China, attended the press conference yesterday.

The“LHW Sports Culture Group Limited 2026 World Triathlon Cup Hong Kong” was awarded "M" Mark status by the Major Sports Events Committee, underlining its status as a signature event in the city’s sporting calendar.

The event will start at the Central–Wan Chai Harbourfront Promenade once again. Athletes in individual races will tackle a total distance of 24.25km, beginning with a one-lap, 750m swim in Victoria Harbour. Transitioning to the cycling discipline, they will complete five laps totalling 18.5km around Expo Drive, the International Finance C entre and the Central Piers before running two laps totalling 5km past landmarks including the Central Government Offices and the Legislative Council and finishing on Lung Wo Road. In the mixed relay the following day, each team will comprise four athletes – two men and two women. Each athlete must complete a 300m swim, a7.4 km cycle and a 2km run, with the finalteam member crossing thefinishline on Lung Wo Road.

Rio Olympic bronze medallist Henri Schoeman

Ms. Chau Chiu Nam, President of the Triathlon Association of Hong Kong China and Vice President of Asia Triathlon, said: “ T h e Association first introduced the World Cup to Hong Kong in 2024, and it istruly exciting to onceagain host thisworld-class championship against the backdrop of our city’s iconic coastline. The successful staging of this event relies on the unwavering support of the HKSAR Government, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and the Major Sports Events Committee, to whom we express our sincere gratitude.

Luxembourg’s Jeanne Lehair, ranked 5th in the world

“The National 15th Five-Year Plan emphasises accelerating China's development as a sports powerhouse, while the HKSAR's Five-Year Plan outlines strategic priorities to advance sports development through five key pillars: popularisation, elite performance,major event hosting, professionalism and commercialisation. Through the World Cup, the Association aims to propel sports mega-event hosting and industrialisation by attracting local citizens and international visitors. Simultaneously, we remain committed to promoting community sports and nationwide fitness, inspiring the public, particularly the younger generation, to embrace triathlon while enhancing overall physical health and well-being."

Mexico’s Rosa Maria Tapia, winner of the 2024 World Triathlon Cup Brasília

This year’s event brings together an impressive line-up of leading athletes. In the men’s race, France’s Nils Serre Gehri, who won gold in both the individual and mixed relay events at the U23 World Triathlon Championships in September, will compete alongside AichiNagoya Asian Games gold medallist Takumi Hojo. The women’s race promises an equally strong field, with Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women’s individual silver medallist Anqi Huang leading the Chinese national team alongside Yifan Yang and Siyi Zhang. They will face leading contenders including world No. 5 Jeanne Lehair and world No. 9 Diana Isakova.

Hilda Choi Yan Yin

Representing Hong Kong, China, Robin Elg, Cade Wright and Bailee Brown, who recently helped the team secure bronze in the mixed relay at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, will join Nicholas Tsang and Hilda Choi to compete against world-class athletes along the Victoria Harbour waterfront.

Bailee Brown

The competition will take place over two days, with the elite men’s and women’s individual races on the morning of Saturday, 7 November, followed by the elite mixed relay on the afternoon of 8 November. In addition to the World Cup races, age-group races will be held on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, giving triathlon enthusiasts from Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area and around the world the opportunity to experience the unique appeal of racing at Victoria Harbour.

Cade Wright

Jockey Club World Triathlon Cup Hong Kong Community Programme

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is serving as the Official Community Partner of “LHW Sports Culture Group Limited 2026 World Triathlon Cup Hong Kong” for the first time. Organised by the Triathlon Association of Hong Kong, China, and funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the “Jockey Club World Triathlon Cup Hong Kong Community Programme” is held in conjunction with the event taking place on 7–8 November 2026 on Lung Wo Road in Central. It aims to broaden young people’s horizons by giving them first-hand exposure to a major international sporting event. In collaboration with the Curriculum Development Institute of the Education Bureau, the programme recruits form 4 and form 5 senior secondary Physical Education students to attend a three-hour community technical officials’ workshop. Using the World Cup as a case study, the workshop introduces students to the organisation of major international competitions within the context of sports culture, including event operations, rules and safety management. It helps them to complement their Physical Education learningand deepens their interest in learning about sport. Subsequently students will serve during the event under the guidance of certified technical officials, developing a sense of responsibility and self-confidence through practical experience while gaining inspiration for their life and career planning.

Nicholas Tsang

Free Carnival Celebrates Sport and Brings Generations Together

As part of the “Jockey Club World Triathlon Cup Hong Kong Community Programme”, a free community carnival and a “Try a Tri” experience zone will allow members of the public including children to experience the fun of swimming, cycling and running in one place. Under the theme “Every Challenge Is Practice for Life”, the programme conveys positive messages to young people through sport, encouraging them to develop resilience and problem-solving skills and to adopt healthy lifestyles through regular exercise. The association thanks The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust sincerely for supporting opportunities for the younger generation to participate in and develop through sports.In addition, the carnival will also feature live musical performances, craft workshops and a range of exhibition booths, which promotes intergenerational inclusion and offer everyone an energetic, fun-filled weekend with family and friends on the shores of Victoria Harbour. Follow the official social media channels for event details and updates:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldtriathloncuphk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldtriathloncup_hk/

DH's Siu Sai Wan Child Assessment Centre to commence operation next month and child assessment service to be integrated into Hospital Authority next year

The Department of Health (DH) announced today (November6) that the Siu SaiWan Child Assessment Centre (SWCAC) will commence operation on December 21 to replace the Ngau Tau Kok Child Assessment Centre (NKCAC) to be closed on December19.

The new centre is located on the 7/F and 8/F of the Siu Sai Wan Health Integrated Building, 11 Harmony Road, Siu Sai Wan. Its floor area is more than twice that of the NKCAC and it is equipped with updated assessment tools and facilities to provide more comprehensive and quality assessment services for children in need.

Children who are currently receiving services at the NKCAC will be arranged to continue receiving services either at the SWCAC or a Child Assessment Centre (CAC) that serves their residential districts. The DH will notify affected parents or guardians of the service arrangements via Short Message Service (SMS). In the future, children residing on Hong Kong Island will be referred to the SWCAC for services, whereas those living in Ngau Tau Kok will be referred to the Pamela Youde Child Assessment Centre (Kwun Tong).

In addition, the Child Assessment Service (CAS) provided by the seven CACs under the DH (located in KowloonCity, KwunTong, Kwai Chung, ShaTin, Fanling and TuenMun, and the new centre in Siu Sai Wan) will be integrated into the Hospital Authority (HA) effective May 31, 2027.

The Chief Executive's 2024 Policy Address proposed a comprehensive review of the positioning and objectives of the healthcare system, and reform the functions and division of work among the HA, the DH and the Primary Healthcare Commission (PHCC). The DH will continue to perform its public health functions, and regulatory and enforcement roles. Meanwhile, clinical services will be gradually integrated into the HA or the PHCC according to the plan.

Following the service integration, the CAS will be integrated into the services of the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine of the Hong Kong Children's Hospital under the HA in order to strengthen interdisciplinary and cross-specialty collaboration, optimise the deployment of relevant healthcare manpower, and enhance service processes and referral mechanisms. Children suspected of having developmental or behavioural problems will receive the necessary multidisciplinary assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services, whilst benefiting from the improved service continuity and co-ordination arrangements.

To ensure that children continue to receive appropriate services after the integration, the DH will transfer the case information and medical records stored at the CAS to the HA for future follow-up. The HA will send relevant appointment notifications to parents or guardians by post and/or via the "HA Go" mobile application. The HA encourages parents or guardians to register an "HA Go" account for their children so that they can check their appointment arrangements.

If parents or guardians choose not to have their children continue receiving related services in the HA, the relevant case information and medical records will not be transferred to the HA. Parents and guardians should contact the DH at 2246 6659 during office hours starting from today to arrange for the signing of the relevant documents. The duly signed documents must be returned to the DH on or before December 31, 2026. The DH will dispose of and destroy the relevant records in accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance and its internal records management policy. Those children's appointments scheduled for or after May 31, 2027, will be cancelled. Should those children seek to consult the HA's CAS in future, a fresh referral from a professional will be required, and an appointment shall be made in accordance with the HA's procedures for new cases.

Members of the public who have any enquiries regarding the service arrangements may contact the DH's CAS at 2246 6659 during office hours, or visit the DH's website(www.dhcas.gov.hk).

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