Preparatory work for the 15th National Games (NG), the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG) in Hong Kong has been advancing in a smooth and orderly manner, with the first two competition events in Hong Kong, the beach volleyball (Victoria Park) and handball (Kai Tak Arena, Kai Tak Sports Park) events, to start on October 31 and November 1 respectively. In addition, the cross-boundary road cycling (men’s individual) event, which connects Zhuhai, Hong Kong and Macao, will take place on November 8. The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, convened a meeting of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Organising Committee of the 15th NG (Hong Kong Organising Committee) today (October 6) to holistically review and steer the preparatory work for the Games to ensure thorough preparations have been made and that all departments are all set for this major national sports event. 
 
     Mr Chan said the preparatory work has entered the final sprint stage.  The Government will continue to spare no effort in preparing and hosting the events, working hand in hand with Guangdong and Macao to deliver a "simple, safe and wonderful" Games. Mr Chan said the Games are not only about sports competitions, but also an occasion to showcase the co-operation and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. He looked forward to welcoming athletes from our country and spectators from around the world with Hong Kong citizens. He also encouraged Hong Kong citizens to seize the opportunity to purchase tickets, cheer for the athletes in person, and witness this mega sports event taking place in Hong Kong for the first time.
 
     It is envisaged that from late October to December, there will be a total of around 4 000 people, comprising over 2 100 athletes, 1 000 delegation officials and 800 technical officials, participating in the events in Hong Kong. In addition, several hundred journalists will come to Hong Kong to cover the competitions. An overview of the preparatory work for the Games in Hong Kong is as follows:
 

• Test Event: The National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong) (NGCO) successfully completed test events for all the 15th NG competition events in Hong Kong between last November and this June, while the 15th NG mass participation event, bowling, and the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG mass participation event, para dance sport, were successfully held in August and September this year respectively.

 

• Venue and Security: Decorations are being set up at various competition venues. The works are expected to be completed between late October and early November. The NGCO and the Police have formulated detailed venue security plans, including security, crowd and transport management, as well as contingency plans. A number of inter-departmental exercises on large-scale incidents and counter-terrorism have been conducted with the relevant government departments to ensure that the competitions can take place in a safe and smooth manner.

 

• Transport and Hospitality: The NGCO has joined with the Transport Department, the Police and the relevant departments to inspect every competition venue and hotel, and formulate traffic and transport plans. Dedicated immigration channels will be set up at four designated boundary control points, namely Hong Kong International Airport, West Kowloon High Speed Rail Station, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and Shenzhen Bay Port, to facilitate immigration and clearance for delegations (including athletes and related personnel), technical officials and media representatives, etc. Transportation services to and from 10 hotels across Hong Kong will also be provided.

 

• Information System: The Digital Policy Office is responsible for planning and building the core information technology systems and network infrastructure for the Hong Kong competition region. The systems' development and testing were completed in September. Hong Kong is conducting pre-games joint system testing and live exercises with Guangdong and Macao counterparts to ensure seamless system connectivity across the three places, while further enhancing cross-boundary co-ordination and emergency response capabilities in system operations and cybersecurity to make the final preparations for the competitions.

 

• Volunteers: Over 16 000 people have been appointed as volunteers of the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG in Hong Kong, of whom 1 000 are youth volunteers, forming the largest-ever volunteer team in Hong Kong. Volunteers will provide services across various roles, including arrival, departure and hotel reception, spectator and guest reception, presentation ceremony support, etc.

 

• Ticketing: Tickets for the eight 15th NG competition events in Hong Kong, featuring beach volleyball, handball (men), basketball (men's U22), rugby sevens, golf, track cycling, triathlon and fencing, have been released for sale. For the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG, tickets for three competition events in Hong Kong, namely boccia, wheelchair fencing and table tennis (TT11), will also go on sale later this month.

 

• Publicity: To welcome the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG, the Government has displayed bunting and banners on lampposts across various districts in the city. Government promotional videos, television and radio programmes have been launched, while thematic mall events and roving exhibitions have also been held to boost enthusiasm for participation from all walks of life and encourage both residents and tourists to actively watch the competitions. Official franchised merchandise stores have also been launched at various locations across the city, including Kai Tak Mall in Kai Tak Sports Park, West Kowloon High Speed Rail Station, Immigration Tower in Wan Chai, Hong Kong Tourism Board’s Kowloon Visitor Centre, and post offices, selling franchised products related to the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG. More franchised stores will be set up soon, such as at the Main Media Centre of the Games in Hong Kong and competition venues.

 

• TV Broadcast: The three local free television broadcasters and Radio Television Hong Kong have been conferred the broadcasting rights, enabling members of the public to watch the Games for free on television. Furthermore, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will set up the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG Focal Sites for watching the broadcasted competitions at designated sports centres in 18 districts across Hong Kong. Details will be announced on the LCSD thematic website later.

 
     The Hong Kong Organising Committee, overseen by the Chief Executive and with the Chief Secretary for Administration as the Chairman and the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism as the Secretary-General, was established in May 2023 to provide policy steering and to oversee the preparation of the events in Hong Kong of the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG.

Ends/Monday, October 6, 2025
Issued at HKT 17:32

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