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Hong Kong Science Museum's new exhibition to showcase country's sports achievements and sports science (with photos)
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     In support of the 2025 National Games, the Hong Kong Science Museum (HKScM) will launch the "Bank of China (Hong Kong) Presents: National Development and Achievements Series - Approaching Perfection: The Intersection of Sports and Science" exhibition from tomorrow (October 24) to February 25 next year. The exhibition presents the history of the National Games and the competition events to be held in Hong Kong in the 2025 National Games. It offers a scientific perspective of various sports disciplines and the keys to success, seeking to deepen members of the public's understanding of sports science.
      
     Addressing the opening ceremony today (October 23), the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, said that the 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games, cohosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao for the first time, will be launched in November and December respectively this year. This is the first time for Hong Kong to be a cohost of a national sports event. Relevant government departments will strive to stage a "simple, safe and wonderful" Games with concerted efforts and active preparation, and encourage members of the public to join in various ways, and ignite their passion for sports.
      
     Mr Cheuk said that the exhibition aims to showcase the country's remarkable sports achievements, demonstrate how innovative technologies assist athletes to scale new heights, and encourage the public to develop a healthy and active lifestyle. It is also the second exhibition of the National Development and Achievements Series. Members of the public can better understand the country's remarkable accomplishments in sports development while participating in this major sports event.
      
     Other officiating guests included Deputy Chief Executive of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Mr Stephen Chan Man; the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau; the Chairperson of the Science Sub-committee of the Museum Advisory Committee, Professor Alexander Wai; the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Manda Chan; Deputy Head of the National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong) Ms Cora Ho; and the Museum Director of the HKScM, Mr Patrick Lau. Tenpin bowling athlete Wu Siu-hong, fencing athlete Nicholas Edward Choi, swimming athlete Stephanie Au and wushu athlete Juanita Mok also attended the ceremony.
      
     Featuring more than 20 interactive exhibits, the exhibition invites visitors to experience the essence and enjoyment of various sports, such as the spin of rugby, the jumps of beach volleyball, the speed of track cycling, the precision of golf, the attacks of fencing, and the defence of basketball. Visitors can also take part in the fitness tests in the "Sports for Wellness" zone to better understand their own physical condition. In addition, the exhibition covers sports psychology, sports medicine, sports nutrition, etc, enabling members of the public to understand the concept of sports comprehensively and learn how to integrate sports into everyday life.
      
     The exhibition also presents Hong Kong athletes' medals and equipment, including the track-cycling gear of Lee Wai-sze and the gold medal won by Wu Siu-hong at the IBF World Bowling Championships, which highlight athletes' relentless efforts and pursuit of excellence in the spirit of sportsmanship.
      
     The HKScM will invite athletes to share their experiences in their personal journeys, and will organise a series of educational programmes, including talks, workshops, and scientific demonstrations. There will be free Cantonese guided tours of the exhibition every Saturday and Sunday (with three sessions daily) from November 8 to February 22, 2026.
      
     The exhibition is presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department as the second edition of the National Development and Achievements Series. It is organised by the HKScM, and exclusively sponsored by Bank of China (Hong Kong). Details of the exhibition and activities are available at the HKScM website hk.science.museum/en/web/scm/exhibition/sports2025.html. 
 
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In support of the 2025 National Games, the Hong Kong Science Museum (HKScM) will launch the "Bank of China (Hong Kong) Presents: National Development and Achievements Series - Approaching Perfection: The Intersection of Sports and Science" exhibition from tomorrow (October 24) to February 25 next year. Photo shows the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, delivering a speech at the opening ceremony.
In support of the 2025 National Games, the Hong Kong Science Museum (HKScM) will launch the "Bank of China (Hong Kong) Presents: National Development and Achievements Series - Approaching Perfection: The Intersection of Sports and Science" exhibition from tomorrow (October 24) to February 25 next year. Photo shows (from left) Deputy Head of the National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong) Ms Cora Ho; the Chairperson of the Science Sub-committee of the Museum Advisory Committee, Professor Alexander Wai; Deputy Chief Executive of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Mr Stephen Chan Man; the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing; the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau; the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Manda Chan; and the Museum Director of the HKScM, Mr Patrick Lau, officiating at the opening ceremony today (October 23).
In support of the 2025 National Games, the Hong Kong Science Museum (HKScM) will launch the "Bank of China (Hong Kong) Presents: National Development and Achievements Series - Approaching Perfection: The Intersection of Sports and Science" exhibition from tomorrow (October 24) to February 25 next year. Photo shows (from left) wushu athlete Juanita Mok; swimming athlete Stephanie Au; Legislative Council Member Ms Carmen Kan; Deputy Head of the National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong) Ms Cora Ho; the Chairperson of the Science Sub-committee of the Museum Advisory Committee, Professor Alexander Wai; Deputy Chief Executive of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Mr Stephen Chan Man; the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing; the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau; the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Manda Chan; the Museum Director of the HKScM, Mr Patrick Lau; tenpin bowling athlete Wu Siu-hong; and fencing athlete Nicholas Edward Choi at the opening ceremony.
In support of the 2025 National Games, the Hong Kong Science Museum will launch the "Bank of China (Hong Kong) Presents: National Development and Achievements Series - Approaching Perfection: The Intersection of Sports and Science" exhibition from tomorrow (October 24) to February 25 next year. Photo shows the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, experiencing the interactive exhibit "Perfect Putt".
In support of the 2025 National Games, the Hong Kong Science Museum will launch the "Bank of China (Hong Kong) Presents: National Development and Achievements Series - Approaching Perfection: The Intersection of Sports and Science" exhibition from tomorrow (October 24) to February 25 next year. Photo shows tenpin bowling athlete Wu Siu-hong, with his competition jersey and the gold medal he won in the Men's Trios at the 2023 IBF World Bowling Championships, at the exhibition.
In support of the 2025 National Games, the Hong Kong Science Museum will launch the "Bank of China (Hong Kong) Presents: National Development and Achievements Series - Approaching Perfection: The Intersection of Sports and Science" exhibition from tomorrow (October 24) to February 25 next year. Photo shows fencing athlete Nicholas Edward Choi experiencing the interactive exhibit "Sword Dance".
In support of the 2025 National Games, the Hong Kong Science Museum will launch the "Bank of China (Hong Kong) Presents: National Development and Achievements Series - Approaching Perfection: The Intersection of Sports and Science" exhibition from tomorrow (October 24) to February 25 next year. Photo shows cycling gears and helmets of cycling athletes Lee Wai-sze and Lee Sze-wing.
In support of the 2025 National Games, the Hong Kong Science Museum will launch the "Bank of China (Hong Kong) Presents: National Development and Achievements Series - Approaching Perfection: The Intersection of Sports and Science" exhibition from tomorrow (October 24) to February 25 next year. Photo shows the interactive exhibit "Pedal Power". Visitors can simulate cycling in a velodrome, experiencing the training and competition process of athletes while discovering the distinctive design of the venue.
In support of the 2025 National Games, the Hong Kong Science Museum will launch the "Bank of China (Hong Kong) Presents: National Development and Achievements Series - Approaching Perfection: The Intersection of Sports and Science" exhibition from tomorrow (October 24) to February 25 next year. Photo shows the interactive exhibit "Spin and Speed Pass". Visitors can try the dive pass commonly used in rugby, learn the physics behind spinning and stability, and experience how to produce the optimal spin effect by adjusting the hand movement and force.
In support of the 2025 National Games, the Hong Kong Science Museum will launch the "Bank of China (Hong Kong) Presents: National Development and Achievements Series - Approaching Perfection: The Intersection of Sports and Science" exhibition from tomorrow (October 24) to February 25 next year. Photo shows the interactive exhibit "Quick Moves". Visitors can track rapidly changing sensor signals with their palm and experience the techniques that table tennis athletes use to train their reaction abilities.
In support of the 2025 National Games, the Hong Kong Science Museum will launch the "Bank of China (Hong Kong) Presents: National Development and Achievements Series - Approaching Perfection: The Intersection of Sports and Science" exhibition from tomorrow (October 24) to February 25 next year. Photo shows the interactive exhibit "Basketball Defence". With the help of an AI system that tracks posture and footwork in real time, visitors can learn the defensive tactics commonly used in basketball.
In support of the 2025 National Games, the Hong Kong Science Museum will launch the "Bank of China (Hong Kong) Presents: National Development and Achievements Series - Approaching Perfection: The Intersection of Sports and Science" exhibition from tomorrow (October 24) to February 25 next year. Photo shows the interactive exhibit "Grace in Motion". Visitors can try a specialised wheelchair designed for para dancing and experience its agility.
In support of the 2025 National Games, the Hong Kong Science Museum will launch the "Bank of China (Hong Kong) Presents: National Development and Achievements Series - Approaching Perfection: The Intersection of Sports and Science" exhibition from tomorrow (October 24) to February 25 next year. Photo shows the interactive exhibit "Nutrition Strategies". Visitors can learn how nutrients of different foods influence body functions and improve athletic performance.
In support of the 2025 National Games, the Hong Kong Science Museum will launch the "Bank of China (Hong Kong) Presents: National Development and Achievements Series - Approaching Perfection: The Intersection of Sports and Science" exhibition from tomorrow (October 24) to February 25 next year. Photo shows wushu athlete Juanita Mok (front row, right) experiencing the interactive exhibit "Health Fitness".
In support of the 2025 National Games, the Hong Kong Science Museum will launch the "Bank of China (Hong Kong) Presents: National Development and Achievements Series - Approaching Perfection: The Intersection of Sports and Science" exhibition from tomorrow (October 24) to February 25 next year. Photo shows (from left) wushu athlete Juanita Mok, swimming athlete Stephanie Au, and tenpin bowling athlete Wu Siu-hong experiencing the interactive exhibit "Psychological Profiling".