The following is issued on behalf of the Major Sports Events Committee:

     The Major Sports Events Committee (MSEC) has awarded "M" Mark status to the FIBA 3x3 World Tour - Hong Kong 2025 (July 19 and 20), Hong Kong Football Festival - Liverpool FC vs AC Milan - The Standard Chartered Trophy (July 26), and Hong Kong Football Festival - Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur - The Herbalgy Trophy (July 31).

     The Chairman of the MSEC, Mr Wilfred Ng, said today (July 14), "The FIBA 3x3 World Tour - Hong Kong 2025 will gather top 3x3 basketball teams from around the world to Hong Kong, providing spectators with a thrilling viewing experience. The highlights of July will certainly be the two football friendly matches held at Kai Tak Stadium at the end of the month, featuring Liverpool FC versus AC Milan and Arsenal versus Tottenham Hotspur. These two exhibition matches will bring fans a world-class football experience. These three sporting events will not only bring high-level competitions to the spectators but also stimulate the local economy, enhancing Hong Kong's international image and strengthening its status as an events capital."

     The "M" Mark System aims to encourage and help local National Sports Associations and private or non-government organisations to organise more major international sports events and nurture them into sustainable undertakings. Sports events meeting the assessment criteria will be considered for "M" Mark status by the MSEC. Funding support will also be provided to some events.
      
     For details of "M" Mark events, please visit www.mevents.org.hk.
 
 

Ends/Monday, July 14, 2025
Issued at HKT 11:00

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