Jockey Club supports international rugby events with community programmes benefiting over 12,000 people

Club Chairman The Hon Martin Liao presented the Women’s Bowl to the winning team – Brazil. Together with other distinguished guests, he also joined HKSAR Chief  Executive John Lee in presenting the Men’s Cup to the winning team – South Africa. 

The Jockey Club Sevens Community Programmes added a strong community dimension to this year’s tournament. Talented young local rugby players demonstrated their skills in the Jockey Club Mini Rugby Showcase at the stadium. Meanwhile, the Jockey Club Sevens Community Experience and the newly added Jockey Club 10s Rugby Community Programme enabled primary and secondary school students, as well as underprivileged  groups – including seniors and persons with disabilities – to attend world-class rugby events and experience their vibrant atmosphere. In addition, members of the Club’s  CARE@hkjc Volunteer Team led students in the Jockey Club Sevens School Tour and  the tertiary volunteer provided support for attending primary and secondary students. The Club’s CARE@hkjc team provided face-painting services, and got together in the CARE Band to deliver an energetic performance on the stage that further enhanced the joyful  festive atmosphere. This year’s HKJC booth featured a special pony encounter  celebrating the Year of the Horse and highlighting the close bond between humans and  horses. 

Last month, the Jockey Club Multi-Sports Experience Day introduced students to a  variety of new sporting activities. This was followed by the Jockey Club Elite Athletes  Sharing Session cum Sports for All Carnival, where elite athletes shared their inspiring  journeys. The carnival also featured multiple interactive booths, allowing students and  members of the public to enjoy various sports in a fun and relaxed setting. The athletes’  sharing sessions were also extended to elderly homes and special education needs schools, ensuring sport reached every corner of the community. 

The Club collaborated with the Hong Kong China Rugby and the Hong Kong Football  Club to launch the brand-new “Racing with Rugby” activities, which kicked off the  Sevens festivities. Horse racing and rugby both have deep roots in Hong Kong, with  histories spanning over a century, and continue to attract visitors and enthusiasts from  around the world. The “Racing with Rugby” series offered a unique opportunity to enjoy  two world-class sporting spectacles in one grand celebration, further strengthening Hong  Kong’s position as Asia’s premier events capital. 

For years, the Club has promoted inclusive sports participation and encouraged citizens  of different ages, abilities and backgrounds to make sporting activities a habit. In 2024/25, the Club’s Charities Trust supported eight “M” Mark events as Official Community  Partner, reaching a total of over 81,000 beneficiaries.

The Club’s support for community sports, sports development and participation, like all its charity and community donations, is made possible by its unique integrated business model through which racing and responsible sports wagering generate substantial tax  contributions, charity support and employment opportunities for Hong Kong.