The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club) presented HK$2.35 million in cheques to nine Hong Kong, China athletes at a dinner tonight (19 September) to celebrate their medal-winning exploits at the World University Games in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany.

The rewards fall under the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme (JCAIAS). A cheque presentation ceremony cum celebration dinner was held at the Club’s Sha Tin Clubhouse and organised by the University Sports Federation of Hong Kong, China (USFHK), co-organised by the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) and sponsored by the Club.

Guests of Honour included HKSAR Government Under Secretary for Education Jeff Sze; Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau Commissioner for Sports George Tsoi; Club’s Executive Director, Corporate Affairs Raymond Tam; President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China Timothy Fok; HKSI Chairman Tang King-shing; and USFHK Chairman William Hau.

Speaking at the dinner, the Club’s Executive Director, Corporate Affairs Raymond Tam praised the Hong Kong, China delegation for excelling at this year’s World University Games. He said the athletes gave their all during the Games to showcase Hong Kong’s spirit of resilience and determination, making its citizens proud and infusing society with positive energy. He stressed the Club would continue to advance sports development both in Hong Kong and nationally, including supporting the upcoming National Games and promoting sports participation in the community.

In all, more than 30 Hong Kong, China athletes attended the JCAIAS presentation ceremony. Nine medallists received cheques under JCAIAS (full list as attached).

On successfully defending her title in the women’s individual épée, fencer Hsieh Sin-yan said her World University Games experience had strengthened her commitment to the sport. “Every bout on this stage was both a challenge and a source of motivation, and every drop of sweat fuels my ambition. I’m grateful to The Hong Kong Jockey Club for providing incentives, which serve as meaningful recognition of the years of hard work we athletes put in. I will continue striving for excellence and giving my all in the lead-up to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.”

Table tennis men’s doubles gold medallists Chan Ho-wah and Yiu Kwan-to expressed their pride in their achievement, “We are honoured to represent Hong Kong and to bring home the city’s first table tennis gold at the Games.” The pair credited their success to mutual trust and support throughout the competition along with guidance from their coaches and care of the medical team.“This medal is the result of collective effort,” they stated. “Special thanks to The Hong Kong Jockey Club for supporting the athletes. We will keep striving to win more medals for Hong Kong.”

The three-year JCAIAS launched by HKSI with Club support in 2023 to provide cash awards to Hong Kong, China athletes who excel at major sporting events. These include the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Asian Games, Asian Para Games, World University Games, National Games and National Games for Persons with Disabilities, and respective Winter Games. The Club has provided nearly HK$76 million in cash incentives since JCAIAS was launched.

Over the years, the Club has promoted sports at both the community and elite levels through various initiatives, enabling people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to enjoy sports. Funded by the Club in partnership with the Government, HKSI was established in 1982 (initially called Jubilee Sports Centre) as a training base for elite local athletes. In 2021, the Club pledged HK$150 million to match the HKSAR Government’s HK$150 million grant for the Sports Science and Research Funding Scheme.

The Club is a world-class sports organisation rooted in Hong Kong that has long supported the country’s major regional and international multi-sports events. As the sole Partner Sponsor of the 15th National Games, 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and 9th National Special Olympic Games for the Hong Kong Competition Region, the Club and its Charities Trust have jointly committed a total of HK$450 million in support. The Club also supports the Games in the Guangdong Competition Region, in the areas of official activities, volunteer services and promotional work, and provides high-quality technical support for the equestrian events. For these initiatives, the Club has committed RMB50 million.

Attachment: Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme – list of awardees from the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 World University Games

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class sports and entertainment organisation that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling. In 2024/25, the Club returned a total of HK$39.1 billion to the community. This included HK$30.1 billion to the HKSAR Government in duty, profits tax and Lotteries Fund contributions and HK$9.0 billion in approved charity donations.  The Club is Hong Kong’s largest single taxpayer and one of the city’s major employers. Its Charities Trust is one of the world’s leading charity donors.