The 15th National Games Fencing test event held at Kai Tak Arena, Kai Tak Sports Park on May 31 and June 1 has concluded, the National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong) (NGCO) said.

The test event, which was also the Challenge Cups Fencing Championships, consisted of the men's and women's épée, foil and sabre competitions featuring the open and veteran divisions. Over 500 athletes competed in all six event categories.

The test covered a wide array of areas, including event operations and procedures, competition organisation, venue setup, sports and prize presentations, information systems, medical services, volunteer services and broadcast arrangements.

NGCO Head Yeung Tak-keung said that this test event is the first fencing event ever held at Kai Tak Sports Park. Both venue facilities and competition arrangements have achieved the expected results.

Since last November, Hong Kong has completed test events for all eight National Games competition events.

The General Administration of Sport of China recently announced the Games' schedule and the competition events in Hong Kong will be held from October 31 to November 20. The NGCO is making thorough preparations for the events.

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