More than 220,000 people participated in Sport For All Day yesterday, held by the Leisure & Cultural Services Department.
Over 191,000 people used the free sports facilities, with the main arenas recording a 97.5% usage rate, the department said.
Swimming pools attracted 112,000 people. Ten pools reached their maximum capacity during the peak hours in the afternoon.
About 31,800 people took part in free recreation programmes like talks and demonstrations, fitness corners, programmes for people with disabilities, parent-child sports programmes and sports participation activities.
The department said it will continue to promote sport for all in the ommunity and the benefits of doing regular exercise.
