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RTHK
5 days ago
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National Games head into final preparation stage
National Games head into final preparation stage Yeung Tak-keung says an online ticketing system should be launched soon, and tickets to different events may be sold in phases. The head of Hong Kong's National Games Coordination Office says preparations for the upcoming games are entering their final stages. Yeung Tak-keung said representatives from participating provinces and cities will finalise arrangements at a forthcoming meeting in Guangzhou. Hong Kong is co-hosting the Games for the first time in November alongside Guangdong and Macau, with the city hosting competitions in eight sports, including fencing and rugby. Speaking on a radio programme on Saturday, Yeung emphasised the strong collaboration between the three regions. He said that they have established a communication mechanism early in the process to effectively leverage each region's unique strengths, ensuring the successful organisation of the Games. Yeung said while there's a lot of communicating and coordination required, all sides are committed to making the National Games a success. "The motivation and sincerity from everyone is more than sufficient as we work towards a common goal. We hope to successfully organise the National Games, and while there are many things to handle during the process, overall, it is progressing smoothly," he said. Yeung also said an online platform for ticket sales is being tested and should be launched soon, while people will also have the option to buy tickets in person. He said the three regions are actively coordinating the ticket sale schedule, with arrangements to be announced later. "We are considering selling tickets for different events on different days, and possibly in phases, so that it won't be a situation where tickets are sold out immediately. "We are thinking of various ways to allow more citizens to purchase tickets. Different events will have different pricing," Yeung said. "Historically, tickets for the National Games have ranged from tens of dollars to a few hundred dollars. We believe this price range should be acceptable to both mainland and Hong Kong citizens, and can be considered a 'friendly' price." Yeung noted that Hong Kong will be sending its largest-ever delegation to the National Games this year, with over 600 athletes competing in more than 20 events. He expressed optimism for strong results, citing potential home advantage in sports like fencing, track cycling and rugby sevens.
RTHK
27-04-2025
- Sport
- RTHK
'HK Coliseum a very suitable National Games venue'
'HK Coliseum a very suitable National Games venue' Yeung Tak-keung says the Hong Kong Coliseum is "very suitable" for hosting the National Games U22 basketball tournament. File photo: RTHK The official who heads the National Games Coordination Office Yeung Tak-keung on Sunday said a basketball test event at the Hong Kong Coliseum was a success. The SAR will be hosting the U22 tournament of the National Games at the Hung Hom venue in November. Over the weekend, over 1,000 spectators attended each of the two game days and got to watch the SAR's U22 squad win a title. Yeung said officials will make adjustments to the colour of the lines on the court, after players and spectators said they looked too similar. Other than that, he said things went smoothly. "You can hear from players and coaches that they very much enjoyed playing basketball at the Hong Kong Coliseum. Because there haven't been that many basketball games held here in the past," he told reporters. "They liked the facilities here, be it the equipment, lighting, spectator stands, they found all the arrangements to be good." Yeung added that the venue is "very suitable" for hosting the National Games U22 basketball tournament.
South China Morning Post
16-03-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Issues to fix for National Games cross-border races, says Hong Kong official
Trial runs for cross-border races at the coming National Games have revealed the need for greater support for trailing athletes and improved communication among escort personnel at boundary checkpoints, the head of Hong Kong's coordination office has said. Advertisement Hong Kong will co-host the 15th National Games in November with neighbouring Guangdong province and Macau for the first time, staging eight of the competition's 34 sporting events – the men's under-22 basketball, track cycling, fencing, golf, men's handball, rugby sevens, triathlon and beach volleyball. Commenting on test runs last month for two additional cross-border events – road cycling and the marathon – National Games Coordination Office head Yeung Tak-keung said on Sunday that some communication gaps between Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Shenzhen could be improved. For example, he said, during the cycling race, some athletes lagged behind the leading group, creating a large gap. 'The main pack in front was monitored closely by cameras and drones, but for the trailing cyclists, how do we take care of them, or how do we assess their situation?' he told a radio programme. Advertisement 'There may be a need for more manpower or more technology to help.'
South China Morning Post
20-02-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
‘World-class' Kai Tak Sports Park ready but other Hong Kong sites ‘need upgrades'
Kai Tak Sports Park may be a 'world-class stadium' but many of Hong Kong's other facilities need significant upgrades, said the man tasked with ensuring the smooth running of the National Games in November. The venue will host its first official test event for the Games this weekend, with a two-day handball tournament involving teams from the four places hosting the multi-sport competition. And while officials still needed time to familiarise themselves with a venue Yeung Tak-keung said rivalled any of similar size around the world, there were no concerns over its readiness for the occasion. However, the same could not be said of places such as the Coliseum, Yeung, the head of the city's National Games coordination office, told the Post. Kai Tak Arena will host its first official test event for the National Games this weekend. Photo: Nora Tam 'The Coliseum has not staged any mega basketball events for years; it is an old arena with a lot of facilities that need to be renovated or upgraded,' the former commissioner for sports said. 'We are talking about the floor, the basketball stands and many other basic facilities to see if it is up to the standard of hosting a big tournament.'
