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South China Morning Post

Jockey Club's Hong Kong Sevens community programmes enable more than 10,000 beneficiaries to enjoy the mega-sports event

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Advertisement The Hong Kong Jockey Club congratulates Hong Kong China Rugby on the success of the 2025 Hong Kong Sevens, which concluded on 30 March. Sevens fever has well and truly returned to the city. Club Chairman Michael Lee presented the Women's Bowl to the National Team, and joined HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee in presenting the Men's Cup to the champion team – Argentina. Club Chairman Michael Lee (back row, 8th right), Club Steward Andrew Weir (back row, 7th left), Club Steward Philip Lo (back row, 6th left) and wheelchair-bound beneficiaries of the Jockey Club Sevens Community Programmes at the Jockey Club booth. This is the fourth consecutive occasion that the Club has supported the Hong Kong Sevens as Official Community Partner. This year, more than 10,000 beneficiaries of differing ages, abilities and backgrounds have been given opportunities to experience a range of sports including rugby through the Jockey Club Sevens Community Programmes. More than 30,000 people have benefited over the years, facilitating citywide engagement in sports programmes kicked off in early March with the Jockey Club Multi Sport Shared Learning Experience, enabling students to experience the positive energy that sport can bring. In mid-March, the Jockey Club Elite Athletes Sharing Session cum Sport for All Carnival saw nine elite athletes from rugby, horse racing, football, basketball, cricket, gymnastics, obstacle-course-racing and breakdancing share their experiences with a live audience and online. They discussed the meaning and importance of sport's capacity for inclusivity and for enabling people to pursue their dreams. The carnival featured seven sports-themed booths, giving primary, secondary school students and general public opportunities to enjoy different sports in a relaxed and fun environment. Club Steward Anita Fung (back row, centre) and Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (left) visit the Jockey Club booth. Members of the Club's CARE@hkjc Volunteer Team accompany wheelchair users at the tournament. The three-day Hong Kong Sevens tournament was held for the first time at Kai Tak Sports Park. At the event, Jockey Club Sevens Community Programmes added colour to the excitement of the rugby matches. The programmes included the Jockey Club Mini Rugby Showcase, allowing young local rugby players to showcase their skills in the main stadium and experience involvement in a mega-sports event. In addition, the Jockey Club Sevens School Tour and the Jockey Club Sevens Community Experience enabled students and underprivileged groups including the elderly and people with disabilities to experience a world-class tournament. Members of the Club's CARE@hkjc Volunteer Team also accompanied wheelchair users to the event and onsite and provided face-painting services. The CARE Band comprising of CARE@hkjc Volunteer Team members performed at the Fan Village, creating a fun atmosphere. Participants of the JC Junior Sports Reporters Programme conduct an on-site interview with Club Jockey Karis Teetan (2nd left) at the Hong Kong Sevens. As a not-for-profit sports and charity organisation rooted in Hong Kong for 140 years, the Club has a unique integrated business model through which racing and responsible sports wagering generate substantial tax contributions, charity support and employment opportunities for Hong Kong. Under the banner 'With You. Then. Now. Always.' the Club is organising a series of celebratory initiatives to mark its 140th Anniversary and to recognise Hong Kong people's contribution to its mission, which is to act continuously for the betterment of society. For more information, visit en/ Advertisement