15th National Games Triathlon test event successfully concludes (with photos/videos)
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A total of around 110 athletes from the Mainland, Macao, and Hong Kong participated in the two-day test event. Among them, 10 athletes (six males and four females), were from Hong Kong. The starting point of the races was located at the waterfront of the Wan Chai Temporary Promenade, while the finish line was set at the Central Harbourfront Event Space. The women's individual and the men's individual events were held on the first day and the winners were Ms Yang Yifan and Mr Zhang Xirui from Shandong triathlon team respectively. As for the first-ever mixed relay event in Hong Kong, Shandong team won the gold medal, while Liaoning team took the silver and Hong Kong team claimed the bronze.
The Head of the NGCO, Mr Yeung Tak-keung, said the race route this time has several characteristics, including that the end point was set at the Central Harbourfront Event Space for the first time while there were two transition areas, with one near the swimming area (swim-to-cycling transition) and another one at the Central Harbourfront Event Space (cycling-to-run transition); the athletes ran through a number of Hong Kong landmarks during the races, such as the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Central Government Offices, the Legislative Council Complex, and the Hong Kong Observation Wheel; the cycling route was between Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai and International Finance Centre in Central, with the backdrop of business district in Central and stunning scenery of Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour; the cycling route passing through the Central Harbourfront Event Space raised the difficulty and made the event more enjoyable; and a spectator stand with seats was arranged at the Central Harbourfront Event Space to let audiences have a close sight of the races and witness the moments of crossing the line.
The test event was organised by the NGCO under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and co-organised by the Triathlon Association of Hong Kong China, with the China Triathlon Sports Association as an advisor. The test event covered a wide range of aspects, including operation and procedures of events, organisation of races, venue setup, information systems, security, medical services, accommodation, hospitality, food and beverage, transportation arrangements and contingency plans.
Mr Yeung said the NGCO will review the event procedures and other details with various related organisations and government departments after the test event, with a view to better preparing for the official events to be held at the end of this year.
For information on the 15th NG, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games in Hong Kong, please visit the thematic website (www.2025nationalgames.gov.hk/en/index.html), as well as the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/2025nationalgames.hk) and Instagram page (www.instagram.com/2025nationalgames.hk).
Ends/Sunday, March 2, 2025
Issued at HKT 21:10
Issued at HKT 21:10
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