LCSD holds "Sports Fun For All cum Asian Games Focal Site Launching Ceremony" (with photos)

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     With the 20th Asian Games running from today (September 19) to October 4, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) held the "Sports Fun For All cum Asian Games Focal Site Launching Ceremony" today at the Hong Kong Park Sports Centre, launching the "Asian Games Focal Site" and commencing the "Sports Fun for All" sports days.

     The Hong Kong, China Delegation has sent some 580 athletes to compete in 38 sports in the Asian Games. The Asian Games focal sites at designated sports centres across the 18 districts are open from 5pm to 8pm today, and thereafter from 8am to 9pm daily up to October 4. Members of the public are welcome to watch the Games there and cheer for the athletes of the country and Hong Kong, China.

     Speaking at the ceremony, the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau, said the LCSD had set up the Asian Games focal sites at designated sports centres in the 18 districts. He invited members of the public to cheer for the athletes at the focal sites, and take part in the sports days to experience the spirit of "Sports Fun for All" as well as the Asian Games atmosphere.

     At the ceremony, the audience enjoyed a fitness exercise performance, skill demonstrations of the "three major ball games" (volleyball, football and basketball) and exchanges with renowned athletes. The video of the ceremony, details of the locations and opening arrangements of the Asian Games focal sites, and a series of introductory videos of Asian Games sports are available at the dedicated website (www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/agfs/index.html).

     The LCSD will also organise six "Sports Fun for All" sports days from September to December with the "three major ball games" as the theme. The first sports day, with volleyball as the focus, was held today. The other five sports days will take place in different districts. Admission is free. Walk-in participation is welcome. For details, please visit the dedicated website (www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/tsd/2026/index.html).

Ends/Saturday, September 19, 2026
Issued at HKT 16:22

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The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) held the "Sports Fun For All cum Asian Games Focal Site Launching Ceremony" at the Hong Kong Park Sports Centre today (September 19). Photo shows the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau (centre); the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Manda Chan (fourth left); the Deputy Director of Leisure and Cultural Services (Leisure Services), Miss Winnie Chui (fourth right); the Assistant Director (Leisure Services) of LCSD, Ms Camay Lee (third left); former China women's volleyball team captain Sun Yue (third right); former swimming athlete Sze Hang-yu (second left), and table tennis athlete Lee Ho-ching (second right), officiating at the ceremony.

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department held the "Sports Fun For All cum Asian Games Focal Site Launching Ceremony" at the Hong Kong Park Sports Centre today (September 19). Photo shows the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau speaking at the Launching Ceremony.