Hong Kong, China, November 12, 2021: The year 2021 has been a brilliant year for Hong Kong sports, including one gold medal, two silver and three bronze at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
In order to honour the athletes who attained outstanding achievements in the international sports arenas, the Cathay 2021 Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards (HKSSA) is now open for nomination from all National Sports Associations (NSAs).
A press conference hosted by the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC) was held at Olympic House on Friday, November 12 to announce the details.
The new award categories of “Hong Kong Sports Star Awards for Men" and "Hong Kong Sports Star Awards for Women" were introduced.
Five athletes will be awarded in each category. The highest votes among the winners, one male and one female awardee, will be awarded “Best of the Best Hong Kong Sports Stars Award for Men/Women”.
This year has seen Hong Kong compete in Tokyo 2020 and also in the 14th China National Games, and the awards are ready to come back with new features.
The press conference was hosted by SF&OC President Timothy Fok, Edward Bell of Cathay and Dr. Karl C. Kwok, Vice President of SF&OC and Chair of the awards organising committee.
President Fok said: “We take pride in the jubilant success in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, 14th National Games and National Paralympic Games by the Hong Kong athletes. We are very happy to have Cathay to be our Title Sponsor of the HKSSA again this year.
“To recognise athletes’ hard work and to encourage their dedication in training, the total cash awards for all categories will be increased to HK$1 million.”
Awards Categories:
1. Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards - Men
2. Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards - Women
3. Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards - Team Event
4. Hong Kong Sports Stars Award - Team Only Sport
NSAs Nomination Period: From now until 15 December 2021
Public Voting Period: 8 - 30 January 2022
Awards Presentation Ceremony: 22 February 2022 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The SF&OC thanks the following partners: Cathay, Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Fila Marketing (Hong Kong) Limited and Shun Hing Group.
HKSSA Official Website: http://sportstar2021.hkolympic.org
SF&OC Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/sfocHK
