The inaugural international conference co-organised by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Equine Welfare Research Foundation (the Foundation) and three overseas partners concluded successfully in Hong Kong yesterday (17 December). Attracting 220 speakers and delegates from 25 countries, the event underscored a unified global effort to enhance the safety and welfare of thoroughbred racehorses through scientific innovation and collaboration. Themed “Applying Science to the Care of the Thoroughbred Racehorse”, the three-day translational conference was aimed at bridging the gap between cutting-edge research ...

With the ending of the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and 9th National Special Olympic Games (NGD & NSOG) on 15 December, all events of the National Games have now concluded. The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club) would like to offer its warmest congratulations to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) team for their outstanding achievements, which showcased the resilient Hong Kong spirit and brought positive energy to everyone in our community. Under the Jockey Club ...

[The following is issued on behalf of the Institute of Philanthropy] Rocket launch the highlight of a five-day programme under the Nurturing Future InnoTech Talent Project supported by the Institute of Philanthropy and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust to cultivate innovation and national pride On December 10, a youth delegation of 39 Hong Kong students and teachers participating in the Nurturing Future InnoTech Talent Project witnessed the launch of a rocket bearing the project name “Nurturing the Future” at ...

The International Conference for the Health, Safety and Welfare of Jockeys (ICHSWJ) was held in Hong Kong on 11-12 December, with global experts convening to discuss crucial issues. The conference, organised by the Jockey Health and Wellbeing Committee (JHWC) of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) and supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), took place between the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) on 10 December and the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) on 14 December. Themed Performance Medicine ...

[The following is issued on behalf of the Institute of Philanthropy] Institute of Philanthropy and Beijing Normal University launch a three-year partnership to promote social betterment in the GBA The Institute of Philanthropy (IoP) and the China Philanthropy Research Institute (CPRI) at Beijing Normal University are launching a three-year research initiative to better understand philanthropic innovations and identify opportunities for social service cooperation in the Greater Bay Area (GBA).  The research is supported by the Beijing Normal University Education Foundation (BNUEF) and ...

As a world-class sports and entertainment organisation, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club) is proud to host the Hong Kong Sports Governance and Integrity Alliance’s inaugural International Symposium on Sports Governance and Integrity held at Happy Valley Racecourse today (9 December). The symposium, which will be held annually in Hong Kong, took place during this year’s iconic LONGINES Hong Kong International Races week. It brought together globally-renowned speakers and over 160 representatives from Hong Kong’s national sports associations and the ...

The Hong Kong, China equestrian team has won a record seven medals, including two silvers and five bronzes at the FEI Asian Championships Pattaya 2025 in Thailand. The team secured second place in the medal table, marking a significant milestone in the development of the city’s equestrian sport. Team Hong Kong, China, represented by 16 horse-and-rider combinations, competed in dressage, jumping, eventing and para dressage across both team and individual events at this year’s championships, held from 24 November to 7 ...