15th National Games Beach Volleyball test event successfully concludes (with photos/video)
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The three-day test event, with participation of nine men's teams and eight women's teams, was organised by the NGCO and co-organised by the Volleyball Association of Hong Kong, China, with the China Volleyball Association as advisor. Participating teams in the men's and women's tournaments first competed in the group stage before they reached the knockout round. Wong Pui-lam and Chong Kei-loi finally triumphed in the men's tournament while Tsang Ngok-ling and Wong Man-ching claimed the championship title in the women's tournament.
The test event covered a wide array of areas, including operation and procedures of events, organisation of competition, setup of function rooms, information systems, medical services, security, broadcast arrangements, sports presentation and award presentation, volunteer services. Around 1 300 NG volunteers participated in the three-day test event, providing services including assistance at the event, audience services inside and outside the venue, assistance at accreditation and security check counters. Among the volunteers, around 170 were on duty every day throughout the event and responsible for rendering support at the competition venue, such as levelling sand at the main court and side court, retrieving balls and operating manual scoreboards. All of them have received the relevant training.
The NGCO and the related government departments and units, including the Hospital Authority, the Fire Services Department and the Auxiliary Medical Service, as well as the Volleyball Association of Hong Kong, China, conducted a simulation exercise on April 19 at the venue to enhance capabilities of each department and unit in dealing with contingencies during the event.
The Head of the NGCO, Mr Yeung Tak-keung, said that the NGCO will review the event procedures and other details with various related organisations and government departments, with a view to better preparing for the official events to be held in November. Mr Yeung expressed his gratitude to every unit for offering guidance and assistance in the competition, and the related government departments and organisations for providing services and support in each section of the test event. He also thanked all NG volunteers for their unsparing efforts throughout the test event and unwavering support to the NG.
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, April 20, 2025
Issued at HKT 20:00
Issued at HKT 20:00
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