Introduction to the Hong Kong Games
To further promote the "Sport for All" culture in the community, the Sports Commission has organised the Hong Kong Games (HKG) biennially since 2007. The HKG is a territory-wide major multi-sport event with the 18 District Councils (DCs) as participating units. The objectives of the HKG are to provide districts with more opportunities for sports participation, exchanges and co-operation, and to encourage active public participation in sports. Apart from improving sporting standards at the district level, the HKG can also strengthen the public's sense of belonging to the district they live in and help promote community cohesion through facilitating communication and fostering friendship among the 18 districts.
The 7th HKG
Organiser, Co-ordinator and Co-organisers
The 7th HKG is organised by the Sports Commission and co-ordinated by its Community Sports Committee, with the 18 DCs, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, the Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association, the Hong Kong Badminton Association, the Hong Kong Basketball Association, the Hong Kong Football Association, the Hong Kong Amateur Swimming Association, the Hong Kong Table Tennis Association, the Hong Kong Tennis Association and the Volleyball Association of Hong Kong, China as co-organisers.
Sports Competitions
Competition Events
Scheduled for 28 April to 2 June 2019, the inter-district sports competitions of the 7th HKG will cover eight sports, namely athletics, badminton, basketball, futsal, swimming, table tennis, tennis and volleyball.
Demonstration Event
Rugby Sevens will be included as the demonstration event of the 7th HKG.
District Athlete Selection
From July 2018 to January 2019, the 18 DCs will select in an open manner the residents of their respective districts who meet the eligibility requirements for the HKG to represent them in the eight sports competitions of the HKG.
Community Participation Programmes
Apart from the sports competitions, a series of diversified activities will also be organised by the 7th HKG to enable more members of the public to support and participate in the HKG in different ways.
| Activities | Date/Period |
|---|---|
| The Star-studded Classroom - Elite Athletes' Demonstration and Exchange Programmes | July to November 2018 |
| The Star-studded Classroom - Sports Seminar | 22 July 2018 (Sunday) |
| Sports Legacy – Exercise to Get Super Fit | 22 July 2018 (Sunday) |
| The 18 Districts' Pledging cum Cheering Team Competition | 24 February 2019 (Sunday) |
| Voting for "My Favourite Sporty District" and Guessing the "Overall Champion of the 7th Hong Kong Games" | 24 February to 12 May 2019 |
| Dynamic Moments Photo Contest | 24 February to 2 June 2019 |
| Wheelchair Basketball Challenge | February to May 2019 |
| The Jockey Club Vitality Run | 10 March 2019 (Sunday) |
| Opening Ceremony | 28 April 2019 (Sunday) |
| Swimming Invitation Competition for People with Intellectual Disabilities | 18 - 19 May 2019 |
| Closing cum Prize Presentation Ceremony | 2 June 2019 (Sunday) |
* Details will be provided in the latest updates.
