Squash Association Launches Special Reward Plan for Nagoya Asian Games Athletes
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Summary
The Hong Kong China Squash Association has unveiled a special reward plan for athletes competing at the Nagoya Asian Games, scheduled from September 19 to October 4, 2024. Gold medalists stand to receive HK$300,000 under this initiative, which includes both Asian Games prize money and an Olympics qualification bonus. Association chairman Yau Tat-gen, alongside vice chairman Huang Ying-min, president Mei Ying-yuen, and standing committee member Lin King-tak, will personally sponsor the program .
Key Points
- The Hong Kong team will field 4 male and 4 female athletes competing across 5 squash events at the Nagoya Asian Games
- Gold medal rewards total HK$300,000, with singles gold split between Asian Games prize (HK$150,000) and 2028 Olympics qualification bonus (HK$150,000)
- Singles silver earns HK$75,000, while team and mixed doubles silver awards HK$150,000
- Singles bronze carries HK$35,000 and team/mixed doubles bronze HK$70,000
- Squash makes its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, making Asian Games gold a direct pathway to Olympic qualification
Why It Matters
Since squash became an Asian Games medal sport in 1998, Hong Kong has won medals every edition, accumulating 3 golds, 8 silvers, and 12 bronzes across 7 consecutive Games. The 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games saw Hong Kong secure 2 silvers and 4 bronzes, and this reward scheme aims to sustain that momentum as athletes vie not only for Asian glory but also for historic first-ever Olympic qualification .
Since squash became an Asian Games medal sport in 1998, Hong Kong has won medals every edition, accumulating 3 golds, 8 silvers, and 12 bronzes across 7 consecutive Games. The 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games saw Hong Kong secure 2 silvers and 4 bronzes, and this reward scheme aims to sustain that momentum as athletes vie not only for Asian glory but also for historic first-ever Olympic qualification .