Jockey Club Renews Athlete Award Scheme Ahead of Nagoya Asian Games
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
The Hong Kong Jockey Club announced on Monday the continuation of its sponsorship for the Excellent Athlete Award Scheme administered by the Hong Kong Sports Institute. The new cycle will cover seven major international multi-sport events, including next month's Nagoya Asian Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Sports Commissioner Choi Kin-bun attended the launch ceremony and reiterated the government's commitment to supporting elite athletes with enhanced resources.
Key Points
- The Hong Kong Jockey Club will sustain its sponsorship of the Excellent Athlete Award Scheme for the new cycle covering seven major games
- Next month's 20th Asian Games in Nagoya and the Asian Para Games are among the featured competitions
- Individual gold medalists will receive HK$1 million, silver medallists HK$500,000, and bronze medallists HK$250,000
- Team gold winners earn HK$2 million, silver HK$1 million, and bronze HK$500,000
- Since 2023, the scheme has rewarded 228 Hong Kong athletes with over HK$94 million, with no spending cap
Why It Matters
Hong Kong's athletes have demonstrated steady improvement, winning 53 medals at the Hangzhou Asian Games compared to 43 at the 2014 edition. The continued partnership between the Jockey Club, government, and Sports Institute ensures financial security for competitors, allowing them to focus entirely on training and competition as the city aims to maintain its growing international sports reputation.
Hong Kong's athletes have demonstrated steady improvement, winning 53 medals at the Hangzhou Asian Games compared to 43 at the 2014 edition. The continued partnership between the Jockey Club, government, and Sports Institute ensures financial security for competitors, allowing them to focus entirely on training and competition as the city aims to maintain its growing international sports reputation.