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RTHK
25-07-2025
- Sport
- RTHK
Bid to facilitate travel for National Games spectators
Bid to facilitate travel for National Games spectators Eric Chan, second left, says Hong Kong, Macau and Guangdong have set up a multi-tiered coordination system for the National Games. Photo: RTHK Chief Secretary Eric Chan said on Friday that Hong Kong is actively pursuing measures to simplify travel arrangements for mainland residents wishing to attend the National Games in November, calling it key to promoting convenient travel and deeper integration in the Greater Bay Area. For the first time, Hong Kong is co-hosting the Games alongside Guangdong and Macau. At a joint press conference in Beijing with representatives from all three hosting regions, Chan said the Games will further create new opportunities for sports exchanges, people-to-people connections and economic collaboration in the Greater Bay Area. "To facilitate mainland visitors coming to Hong Kong to watch the events, the organising committee is actively seeking measures for mainland residents to easily obtain travel permits to Hong Kong, allowing tourists to travel alongside the competitions and further promoting the integration of sports and tourism in the Greater Bay Area," he said. Chan said the three regions have established a multi-tiered coordination system, including regular meetings and cross-border working groups, to streamline logistics like spectator mobility. Echoing the focus on accessibility, Macau's Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam, revealed plans to extend travel permits for visitors attending events in Macau, aiming to enhance "connectivity of hearts" through "soft connectivity". Meanwhile, Wang Xi, standing committee member of the CPC Guangdong Provincial Committee, said the online ticketing platform will be launched in early August. "In late August, we will release ticket resources in phases and by events according to the progress of the competition organisation. The prices of popular events are generally affordable, and some events adopt a reservation system," he said. Wang also noted that plans for the opening ceremony in Guangzhou and closing ceremony in Shenzhen are nearly finalised. Both events will spotlight Greater Bay Area culture, including Cantonese opera and music, and feature a unified entrance for athlete delegations from all three hosts. A 100-day countdown begins August 1 with Guangdong and Macau holding special events that day. The following day, Hong Kong will host a large-scale celebration, followed by a city-wide sports day. Tong Lixin, deputy director of the General Administration of Sport, said all competition venues are nearing readiness, the Games schedule is finalised and more than half of 68 test events have been completed. He said mass participation events are also underway, reinforcing the Games' community focus.
South China Morning Post
13-04-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
China urges more financial support for sports industry
The Chinese authorities have called for more investment in spectator sports by urging financial institutions to invest in the sector. Advertisement New guidelines called for lenders and local governments to invest in facilities for athletes and spectators to help boost the economy. The initiative to support 'business models that integrate sports with culture, tourism, and healthcare' was announced on Friday by the central bank, General Administration of Sport, the National Financial Regulatory Administration and China Securities Regulatory Commission. The guidelines encouraged financial institutions to work with sports event organisers, especially for international events, and support everything from loans and insurance to currency exchange. They also offered support for issuing corporate bonds for projects with large investment scales and long payback periods, such as infrastructure, stadiums, sports parks, and fitness trails. Advertisement They also vowed to support stock market listings for sports industry firms, as well as encouraging private equity to invest. The guidelines said the goal was to 'optimise the financing function of the bond market, build an equity financing model, improve insurance quality, provide flexible financing leasing services and support companies to expand overseas businesses'.
South China Morning Post
10-04-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Zhao charged with taking China's women back to volleyball glory at 2028 LA Olympics
Zhao Yong was appointed coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team on Thursday and tasked with taking the one-time powerhouse back to the Olympic podium in Los Angeles in 2028. Advertisement Olympic gold medallists in Los Angeles in 1984 and again in 2004 and 2016, China finished fifth at last year's Games in Paris after being knocked out by Turkey in the quarter-finals. 'Zhao Yong demonstrates strong resilience under pressure, emphasises discipline in training, and excels in team management,' Lai Yawen, head of volleyball at the General Administration of Sport, told state media. 'His competence, coaching experience, work ethic, and mental fortitude make him well-suited for the role of head coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team.' Former men's international Zhao led a China's women side comprised primarily of fringe national team players to gold at the World University Games in Chengdu 2023 and the girls team to the title in the first under-17 world championship in Peru last year. Advertisement He has replaced Cai Bin, who was sacked last month.
Reuters
10-04-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Zhao charged with taking China's women back to Olympic podium
BEIJING, April 10 (Reuters) - Zhao Yong was appointed coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team on Thursday and tasked with taking the one-time powerhouse back to the Olympic podium in Los Angeles in 2028. Olympic gold medallists in Los Angeles in 1984 and again in 2004 and 2016, China finished fifth at last year's Games in Paris after being knocked out by Turkey in the quarter-finals. "Zhao Yong demonstrates strong resilience under pressure, emphasizes discipline in training, and excels in team management," Lai Yawen, head of volleyball at the General Administration of Sport, told Xinhua news agency. "His competence, coaching experience, work ethic, and mental fortitude make him well-suited for the role of head coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team." Former men's international Zhao led China's women to gold at the World University Games in 2023 and the girls team to the title in the first under-17 world championship in Peru last year. He replaces Cai Bin, who was sacked last month.
