Policy Address

(C) Promote Sports Development

199. The Government is fully committed to ensuring the successful delivery of the 15th National Games (NG) competition events in Hong Kong. We will also promote sports development by supporting elite sports, maintaining Hong Kong as a centre for major international sports events, enhancing professionalism in sports, developing sports as an industry, and promoting sports in the community. Efforts will be made to continuously improve the functionality and positioning of sports venues, enhance the governance of national sports associations (NSAs), strengthen support for athletes, and step up publicity in the community.

Ensure the Successful Delivery of the National Games

200. Co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao for the first time, the 15th NG as well as the National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the National Special Olympic Games (NGDSO)¹² will be held in November and December 2025 respectively. We will spare no effort in staging the competitions to be held in Hong Kong, and work with Guangdong and Macao to make the 15th NG and NGDSO a success. We have collaborated with the industry to roll out various tourism products related to the Games, and have also arranged for local free television broadcasts to relay the competitions, allowing the public to cheer on the athletes.