The 7th Hong Kong Games will be held from April 28 to June 2 next year, with athlete selection to begin next month.

The Hong Kong Games is a biennial major multi-sport event featuring competitions in athletics, badminton, basketball, futsal, swimming, table tennis, tennis and volleyball.

The city’s 18 District Councils will participate in the event and will begin an open selection of athletes from next month.

Speaking at the launch ceremony today, the event’s organising committee chairman Yip Wing-shing said the games promotes a Sport for All culture and strengthens people's sense of belonging to their districts.

A fitness test programme jointly organised with the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China will also be held for members of the public to discover their potential in sports.

Other activities at the event will include an elite athletes' demonstration and exchanges programme.

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