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Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao hold joint press conference for 100-day countdown of 12th NGD and 9th NSOG in Guangzhou (with photos)
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     The Guangdong Provincial Executive Committee for the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG), the National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong) (NGCO) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the Preparatory Office for the 15th National Games, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG in Macao (Preparatory Office in Macao) today (August 29) jointly held a press conference themed "Forge ahead in 100 days, pursue dreams in the GBA" in Guangzhou to welcome the 100-day countdown to the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG.
           
     Deputy Secretary-General of the Organising Committee of the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG and Vice Chairperson of the Guangdong Provincial Executive Committee for the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG, Mr Chen Xuejun; the Head of the NGCO, Mr Yeung Tak-keung; the Head of the Preparatory Office in Macao, Mr Pun Weng-kun; and deputy head of the technology task force of the Guangdong Provincial Executive Committee for the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG, Mr Xia Qifeng, addressed the conference, providing updates on the  preparation progress in their respective competition regions. The uniforms, medals, sports pictograms and icons, etc, of the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG were also showcased at the press conference.
           
     With tomorrow (August 30) marking the 100-day countdown to the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG, Mr Chen said that 9,735 athletes with disabilities and coaches have confirmed their participation, making this the largest-ever edition of the NGD and NSOG. The co-hosting of the events by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao pioneers new pathways for cross-regional collaboration in supporting persons with disabilities. He added that 13 test events have already been organised for the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG, with 22 more to be held and the official theme song to be released later.
           
     Mr Pun said that to ensure thorough preparations, the Macao competition region completed the operational test for the badminton event of the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG in mid-August in accordance with the standards of the official event, providing valuable experience for the official event. Macao will also conduct comprehensive accessibility inspections to ensure all preliminary preparations are in place.
           
     Speaking at the press conference, Mr Yeung said that to streamline various preparatory work, the Hong Kong competition region, in collaboration with relevant sports associations and organisations, conducted pre-event drills between March and June this year for events to be held in Hong Kong. These drills covered competition operational flows, functional zoning, barrier-free facilities, medical services, volunteer arrangements, etc. He also mentioned that Hong Kong will host the para dance sport (mass participation event) for the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG on September 6 and 7, with around 100 athletes expected to participate.
           
     Mr Yeung added that the HKSAR Government has considerably increased the resources for the development of disability sports in recent years, enhancing the athlete training ladder and support measures to attract more persons with disabilities to pursue careers as athletes. Hong Kong's athletes with disabilities have achieved outstanding results in international competitions in recent years, garnering attention from various sectors of society and businesses, which has further promoted the allocation of resources for the development of sports for persons with disabilities.
           
     Tickets for the three events of the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG to be held in Hong Kong, namely boccia, wheelchair fencing, and table tennis (TT11 class), are planned for sale in batches in early October, in accordance with the competition schedules. For the mass participation event of para dance sport, and Special Olympics table tennis, free admission will be offered through prior real-name registration. The para dance sport competition will take place from September 6 and 7 at Ma On Shan Sports Centre. Interested spectators may register online through real-name registration for free tickets starting today. For details, please visit the website: h5.ctshk.com/ticketDetail?id=3300001499&channelId=-1&poiId=16613353.
           
     For more information on the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG in Hong Kong, please visit the thematic website (www.2025nationalgames.gov.hk/en/index.html), as well the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/2025nationalgames.hk) and Instagram page (www.instagram.com/2025nationalgames.hk).
 
Ends/Friday, August 29, 2025
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The Guangdong Provincial Executive Committee for the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG), the National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong) (NGCO) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the Preparatory Office for the 15th National Games, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG in Macao (Preparatory Office in Macao) today (August 29) jointly held a press conference themed "Forge ahead in 100 days, pursue dreams in the GBA" in Guangzhou to welcome the 100-day countdown to the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG. Photo shows Deputy Secretary-General of the Organising Committee of the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG and Vice Chairperson of the Guangdong Provincial Executive Committee for the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG, Mr Chen Xuejun (centre); the Head of the NGCO, Mr Yeung Tak-keung (second right); the Head of the Preparatory Office in Macao, Mr Pun Weng-kun (second left); and the deputy head of the technology task force of the Guangdong Provincial Executive Committee for the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG, Mr Xia Qifeng (first right), at the conference.
The Guangdong Provincial Executive Committee for the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG), the National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong) (NGCO) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the Preparatory Office for the 15th National Games, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG in Macao today (August 29) jointly held a press conference themed "Forge ahead in 100 days, pursue dreams in the GBA" in Guangzhou to welcome the 100-day countdown to the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG. Photo shows the Head of the NGCO, Mr Yeung Tak-keung, speaking at the press conference.