The National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong) today announced that the 15th National Games (NG), the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG) will receive a $450 million sponsorship from the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) to support the hosting of these events in Hong Kong.

Chief Executive John Lee witnessed the signing ceremony held at the Central Government Offices today, in which Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Rosanna Law and HKJC Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges represented the Government and the HKJC respectively.

The HKJC will be the exclusive partner sponsor for the Hong Kong competition region of the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG.

Speaking at the ceremony, Miss Law emphasised that the successful hosting of the Games is a major priority for Hong Kong this year.

She highlighted that the HKJC’s staunch support and sponsorship would significantly boost event preparations in Hong Kong, particularly in supporting volunteer service programmes, citywide community and school promotional activities, and initiatives enabling underprivileged groups and youth to attend the events as spectators.

The sports chief also expressed gratitude for the HKJC's contribution and reaffirmed Hong Kong's commitment to co-hosting with Guangdong and Macao a simple, safe and wonderful Games.

The Culture, Sports & Tourism Bureau added that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government looks forward to collaborating with the HKJC to further promote sports development in Hong Kong and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.