The Hong Kong Games is a major territory-wide multi-sport event that has been held biennially since 2007, with the 18 District Councils (DCs) as the participating units. It aims to provide districts with more opportunities for sports participation, exchange and co-operation, as well as to encourage members of the public to actively participate in sports, thereby promoting the ‘Sport for All’ culture at the community level. The Hong Kong Games is organised by the Sports Commission and coordinated by its Community Sports Committee with the LCSD, the 18 DCs, the SF&OC and relevant National Sports Associations as co-organisers.
London 2012 Olympic Games gold medallists lighting the cauldron at the 4th Hong Kong Games Opening Ceremony.
The 4th Hong Kong Games was held from April 27 to June 2, 2013. Over 3 100 athletes from the 18 DCs were selected to compete in eight sports at the Games, namely athletics, badminton, basketball, futsal, swimming, table tennis, tennis, and volleyball.
Athletes compete energetically during a table tennis game at the 4th Hong Kong Games.
A moment from an exciting swimming competition at the 4th Hong Kong Games.
To encourage territory-wide support for and participation in the Hong Kong Games, a total of 20 publicity and community involvement activities were organised, including a launching ceremony, a sports seminar, the 18 districts’ pledging ceremony, a cheering team competition for the 18 districts, an Elite Athletes’ Demonstration and Exchange Programme, a countdown ceremony, a Dynamic Moments Photo Contest, a grand opening ceremony, and a closing cum prize presentation ceremony. Members of the public could also vote for My Favourite Sporty District and guess the Overall Champion of the 4th Hong Kong Games. These activities attracted over 400 000 participants, an increase of more than 20% over participation in the 3rd Hong Kong Games.
