Tickets for National Games events, including those held in Hong Kong, went on sale on Thursday morning, but the Post found that the online purchasing system did not offer an English-language interface. Yeung Tak-keung, head of the National Games Coordination Office, told the Post at a designated outlet that the lack of an English interface…
Cheung Ka-long whetted the appetite for the National Games on Tuesday, taking on Enzo Lefort in a fencing exhibition at Hong Kong Palace Museum to mark 75 days to go until the multi-sport extravaganza. Staged to step up anticipation for the city co-hosting November’s Games, the “Palace of Champions: Fencing for Spirit” event thrust Cheung…
A Hong Kong government review of funding for key sporting events under its “M” Mark scheme has concluded that money should be spent only on world-class and international occasions, aimed at bringing the city an economic boost. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui on Sunday said the system would be made “more…
Terrorism may seem an unlikely priority for Hong Kong, which is fortunate to be neither a centre nor a target for such activity. But there are solid grounds for the city’s recent push to build counterterrorism readiness, given evolving global threats and challenges it faces hosting major events such as the coming National Games. Last…
Hong Kong is investing up to HK$30 million (US$3.8 million) more in its National Games team as the city goes all out to optimise every aspect and ensure the smooth running of eight locally hosted events, according to the sports commissioner. Commissioner for Sports George Tsoi Kin-pan said on Saturday that the Hong Kong venues…
Hong Kong has become accustomed to winning medals at top international sporting events, a departure from the past when places on the podium were scarce. The new-found success highlights the progress made in developing the city’s athletes and giving them the best chance to compete at the highest level. Sporting excellence in diverse forms was…
Excitement is building ahead of the National Games, with athletes making their final preparations for the eagerly anticipated sports festival. Strong demand is expected for tickets to the event, to be held in Hong Kong and other Greater Bay Area cities between November 9 and 21. The announcement of ticketing details was, therefore, closely watched….
Hong Kong tourism representatives have raised concerns that no tickets for the coming National Games will be allocated to travel groups, and that each person can only buy up to six for regular events, limiting the types of visitor packages that companies can offer. Yeung Sai-hing, general manager of the culture, sport and tourism centre…
Hong Kong is investing up to HK$30 million (US$3.8 million) more in its National Games team as the city goes all out to optimise every aspect and ensure the smooth running of eight locally hosted events, according to the sports commissioner. Commissioner for Sports George Tsoi Kin-pan said on Saturday that the Hong Kong venues…
Home » Hong Kong News » Hong Kong National Games Spark Tourism Opportunities Amid Ticketing Challenges Published on August 14, 2025 Hong Kong is gearing up to co-host the 15th National Games from November 9 to 21, alongside Macau and Guangdong province, with expectations of attracting both local and international visitors. With over 400 events…