Hong Kong, China, March 23, 2023: The Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office (HKMAO) of the State Council, Yang Wanming, attended a luncheon with officers of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC) on Wednesday, March 22.
The two parties discussed sports development in Hong Kong and also the co-hosting of the 15th National Games of China in 2025 by Hong Kong, Macao and Guangdong province.
SF&OC Vice President Kenneth Fok explained the latest developments in the Hong Kong sports sector to Mr. Yang.
They also reviewed the quarantine arrangements for Hong Kong athletes participating in sports events in the mainland during the pandemic. SF&OC expressed gratitude for the support offered by the mainland to Hong Kong athletes and teams which enabled them to perform without concerns.
In addition, the preparation work for the 15th National Games in 2025 was discussed. SF&OC expressed its interest in bidding for the hosting of certain sports events in Hong Kong.
Mr. Yang agreed to relay this message to the relevant authorities and coordinate communications between different parties to facilitate preparations for the National Games.
Mr Fok expected that sports exchanges between Hong Kong and the mainland would be even more frequent after the pandemic. He believed that Hong Kong could seize upon its unique advantage as the “events capital” to tell the world the good stories of China and Hong Kong through sports.
Issued by: Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China. Date: 22 March 2023