The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club) tonight (16 March) hosted the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme (JCAIAS) Presentation Ceremony to recognise the achievements of medallists at the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD). A total of HK$6,843,750 in cash incentives was awarded to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region team in recognition of their outstanding achievement in winning 11 gold, 23 silver and 26 bronze medals.

Guests attending today’s ceremony included The Hon Chan Kwok-ki, the Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR Government; Hua You, Deputy Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the HKSAR; Raistlin Lau, Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government; The Hon Martin Liao, Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Tang King-shing, Chairman of Hong Kong Sports Institute; Jenny Fung, President of China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee; Club Stewards, and representatives from the HKSAR delegation.

Officiating at the ceremony, The Hon Chan Kwok-ki, the Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR Government said that the 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games, co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao for the first time, showcased the power of integrated development within the Greater Bay Area and carried particularly significant meaning. The athletes demonstrated an indomitable and never-give-up spirit, excelling across different events and inspiring us through their perseverance and hard work. He thanked the Jockey Club for providing cash awards to the medallists at the National Games for Persons with Disabilities for the first time through the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme. The recognition and support are truly commendable.

The Hon Martin Liao, Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, commended the team, saying: “The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region team achieved outstanding results at this year’s National Games for Persons with Disabilities. All athletes gave their best, demonstrating Hong Kong’s ‘can-do spirit’. My sincere thanks to athletes for bringing such positive energy to society and for helping to raise public awareness of parasports. It is very encouraging to see so many people participating in sport, chasing their dreams with courage, and promoting inclusion with such spirit. The Club will continue to work hand-in-hand with the HKSAR Government and various sectors to build on the successful experience of the National Games, to deepen exchange and co-operation within the Greater Bay Area, and to contribute to the development of a strong sporting nation.”

Boccia athlete Leung Yuk-wing competed at the NGD for the first time and won two gold medals. He shared, “It was especially meaningful to stand on the podium on home soil, as the boccia events were held in Hong Kong. Our entire team performed remarkably, winning 4 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze medals — the best-ever result in team history. I am deeply grateful to the Government, the Hong Kong Sports Institute, the Jockey Club and the community for their support. I will continue to work hard and prepare for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, aiming for more success.”

Table tennis athlete Wong Ting-ting, who competed in three events, winning a medal in each, said, “It is a great honour to compete in the NGD in Hong Kong and to win three bronze medals. Competing at the nation’s top multi-sport event is extremely challenging, but thanks to the support of my team I was able to perform at my best. I will continue to aim for new highs and win more medals for Hong Kong.”

The Club launched the three-year JCAIAS in 2023, sponsoring the Hong Kong Sports Institute to provide cash awards to Hong Kong, China athletes who excel in major sports 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 their respective Winter Games. Over HK$94 million in cash incentives has been granted to date.

In support of the National Games co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao for the first time, the Club committed over HK$500 million to the Hong Kong and Guangdong Competition Regions. As sole Partner Sponsor of the Hong Kong Competition Region, it supported volunteer service programmes, territory-wide community and school promotional activities, as well as initiatives to help underprivileged groups and young people attend the events as spectators.

Over the years, the Club has promoted sports at both community and elite levels through numerous initiatives, enabling people of all ages and abilities to enjoy sports. Funded jointly by the Club and the Government, the Hong Kong Sports Institute, (then called the Jubilee Sports Centre) opened in 1982. In 1992, the Club’s Charities Trust provided an endowment of HK$200 million to establish a trust fund, now called the Hong Kong Jockey Club Elite Athletes Fund. In 2021, the Club pledged HK$150 million in funding to match the HKSAR Government’s HK$150 million grant for the Sports Science and Research Funding Scheme.

Attachment: Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme – list of awardees from the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities