Hong Kong to host 8 events at 2025 National Games including fencing and track cycling

Hong Kong will mark its unprecedented role as a co-host of the coming National Games next year by hosting eight events including fencing and track cycling, among the city’s strongest sports.

The announcement was made on Thursday after Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu led a government delegation to neighbouring Guangzhou for the inaugural meeting of the 15th National Games Organising Committee, of which he is an executive chairman.

“The [Hong Kong] government will adhere to the principle of ‘simple, safe and wonderful’ in organising the Games, making full use of existing venues and the soon-to-be-completed Kai Tak Sports Park,” Lee said.

He added that the triathlon would be held in Victoria Harbour and the Central harbourfront, showcasing Hong Kong’s picturesque landscape and unique characteristics to the whole country.

The Games, the nation’s highest-level and largest multi-sports event, will be held from November 9 to 21 next year.

Hong Kong will host the fencing, track cycling, rugby sevens, golf, triathlon, beach volleyball, men’s handball, and under-22 men’s basketball.

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Bowling will also be held as a mass participation event, allowing the local community to actively participate in the Games.

The new Kai Tak Sports Park – which has a 50,000-seat stadium, a 10,000-seat indoor centre and a 5 000-seat public sports ground and is expected to open next year – will host the handball, rugby sevens and fencing competitions.

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