15th National Games Fencing test event to be held this weekend
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The competition event will start at 9am on both days with the participation of over 500 athletes. The event, featuring the open and veteran divisions, consists of men's and women's épée, foil and sabre competitions. The épée competition will be staged on the first day, and the foil and sabre competitions will be staged on the next day.
Tickets are distributed to the public through the Fencing Association of Hong Kong, China. Members of the public may register for tickets online from 9am tomorrow (May 29) while stocks last. Those who possess a ticket will undergo a security check at the entrance of Kai Tak Arena and watch the event in the public viewing area. Moreover, a small number of tickets have been reserved for on-site distribution in two sessions. Members of the public who are interested may obtain a ticket at the entrance on level UG of Kai Tak Arena at 9am or 2.30pm on the event days for admission. Each person is entitled to one ticket with free seating on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last.
Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) will provide live broadcasts of parts of the events via RTHK TV 32 and webcast. For details, please visit the RTHK weblink (www.rthk.hk/nationalgames) and their YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/RTHK).
The General Administration of Sport of China in an announcement on May 19 revealed the competition schedule for the 15th NG. The dates of competition events to take place in Hong Kong can be found on the thematic page for the 15th NG (Hong Kong) (www.2025nationalgames.gov.hk/en/ng/schedule.html).
For more 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/Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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