Hong Kong, China, July 17, 2024: A delegation of about 80 members of the 2024/25 SF&OC Greater Bay Area Youth Sports Exchange Programme set off on July 16 for a four-day visit to Zhaoqing.
The programme has been organised by the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China to boost sports cooperation and exchange among the youth in the Greater Bay Area ahead of China’s National Games in 2025.
The delegation, led by Mr. Wong Po Kee, Honorary Deputy Secretary General of the SF&OC, comprises young athletes, coaches and team leaders from cheerleading, triathlon and volleyball. They will take part in sports exchange activities, joint training and friendly matches alongside athletes from the Guangdong Province.
Mr. Wong said: “The National Games in 2025 will be co-hosted by Guangdong Province, Hong Kong and Macao, and the preparation work is in full swing. SF&OC has been working closely with the sports organisations in the mainland and will continue to organise more youth exchange activities through which young athletes can have cultural exchange with each other and improve their technical skills.”
Mr. Wong added that these activities also aimed to foster understanding and aspiration of youth towards China’s National Games in 2025.
In addition to sports exchanges, the delegation will visit cultural facilities such as Duanzhou Ancient City Wall, Zhaoqing Museum and Dinghu Mountain to cultivate a sense of national identity and patriotism through learning about the history of the Motherland.
Organised by SF&OC, with the support of the Sports Bureau of Guangdong Province and its associated organisations, the final visit of this year’s Greater Bay Area Youth Sports Exchange Programme will be arranged to Foshan at the end of this month.
Issued by: The Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China. Date: July 16, 2024.
