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SCST congratulates Wushu athletes on remarkable results achieved at World Championships
21.11.2023

âThe Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (November 21) extended his congratulations to Hong Kong's athletes on their outstanding performances and achievements of winning a total of nine medals, namely three golds, three silvers and three bronzes, in the 16th World Wushu Championships. Mr Yeung said, "Hong Kong, China's Wushu delegation performed in the competitions with flying colours. They showed the demeanour of champions of martial arts on the international stage, promoting the national essence and telling good Hong Kong stories. We are very excited and are proud of them. I also thank the coaching and supporting team for their indispensable efforts." The 16th World Wushu Championships was held from November 16 to 20 in Texas, the United States. The Hong Kong, China Delegation won nine medals, namely three golds, three silvers and three bronzes, in this Championships. The list of medals is as follows: Gold medal ï¼ï¼ Taolu: Duilian Women He Jianxin, Lydia Sham and Michelle Yeung Taolu: Men's Nanquan Lau Chi-lung Sanda: Men 60kg Leung Yu-hong Silver medal ï¼ï¼ Taolu: Women's Nanquan He Jianxin Taolu: Women's Nangun He Jianxin Taolu: Women's Jianshu Lydia Sham Bronze medal ï¼ï¼ Taolu: Women's Gunshu Michelle Yeung Taolu: Men's Nandao Lau Chi-lung Sanda: Men 70kg Cheung Yat-lam
SCST congratulates Lau Chi-lung on winning gold medal
20.11.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (November 20) extended his congratulations to Hong Kong athlete Lau Chi-lung on winning gold in Men's Nanquan in the 16th World Wushu Championships. Mr Yeung said, "Lau Chi-lung's hard work and perseverance is rewarded with a gold medal. We are thrilled and feel proud of him. I hope he would reach new heights in the future."
SCST visits Beijing (with photos)
17.11.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (November 17) visited "The Road of Rejuvenation" exhibition at the National Museum of China (NMC) and exchanged views with the Director of the NMC, Mr Wang Chunfa. The Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mr Vincent Liu, also joined the visit. Mr Yeung said, "As announced in the Policy Address this year, Hong Kong will set up a museum to showcase the development and achievements of our country in various aspects. The visit to the NMC and exchanges with representatives of the museum will be beneficial to our preparatory work in formulating the museum. Showcasing the Chinese nation's road of rejuvenation in a comprehensive manner, 'The Road of Rejuvenation' exhibition lets us learn more about the great spirit of the Chinese nation with patriotism as the core and build strong cultural confidence, thus creating new successes for the Chinese culture and increasing the public's 'sense of gain'." Mr Yeung started his itinerary upon arrival in Beijing yesterday (November 16) afternoon. He first visited the Museum of the Communist Party of China (CPC), which features the CPC's centenary-long journey through various forms and techniques. Mr Yeung said, "The Museum of the CPC deepens our understanding of the CPC's centennial history and the real essence of its establishment. We fully appreciate the indomitable spirit that Chinese revolutionaries upheld in the Long March, which always reminds us to remain true to our original aspirations and bear in mind our mission. The Museum's curation and description, as well as selection and presentation of exhibits and pictures, have inspired us on planning our museum to showcase the development and achievements of our country in both content and curation." Mr Yeung also called on the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office (HKMAO) of the State Council and met with House Committee Member Mr Xiang Bin to brief him on the work of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (CSTB) and the relevant initiatives set out in the Policy Address. The HKMAO expressed clear support for and fully recognised the CSTB's work under Mr Yeung's leadership. Mr Yeung will return to Hong Kong this evening.
SCST congratulates Hong Kong athletes on remarkable results achieved at National Student (Youth) Games
15.11.2023

âThe 1st National Student (Youth) Games (NSYG) concluded today (November 15). The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, complimented Hong Kong's athletes on their outstanding performances and achievements of winning a total of 48 medals. Mr Yeung said, "Young Hong Kong athletes showcased their indomitable spirit and gave full play to their strengths at the NSYG. We are thrilled by their exemplary performances. Carrying on the tradition established by their predecessors and seizing the opportunities to accumulate valuable experiences, these athletes have reached new heights and will become pillars of Hong Kong's sports sector. I hope they will continue to challenge themselves and achieve more accomplishments in future." Jointly organised by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, the General Administration of Sport of China and the Communist Youth League of China, the 1st NSYG was held in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government sent a delegation of 720 young athletes to take part in the finals of 34 sports of the Games, including seven sports in the School Category and 27 sports in the Open Category. This was the largest delegation of athletes that the HKSAR sent to large-scale sports games on the Mainland. In total, the athletes have won 10 gold medals, 15 silver medals and 23 bronze medals in the NSYG.
SCST to visit Beijing
15.11.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, will depart for Beijing tomorrow (November 16). He will visit cultural and museum institutions, and meet with relevant officials. Mr Yeung will return to Hong Kong on November 17. During his absence, the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau, will be the Acting Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism.
SCST attends Reading Month opening ceremony in Shenzhen (with photos)
4.11.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, attended the opening ceremony of the 24th Shenzhen Reading Month in Shenzhen and a seminar on reading for all today (November 4). Themed on "Reading, Progress, Fulfillment", the Shenzhen Reading Month launches a new programme called "SZ&HK Co-Reading" this year. Mr Yeung said, "In order to encourage reading for all, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will collaborate with different stakeholders around the Hong Kong Reading for All Day on April 23. A series of activities including promotions in local bookstores will be held, while the publishing sector will be sponsored to organise reading promotion activities. Riding on the brand of reading for all, the 'SZ&HK Co-Reading' aims to boost interactions between the Hong Kong Reading for All Day and the Shenzhen Reading Month. We would like to extend an invitation to Shenzhen publishing and reading promotion units to join the Hong Kong Reading for All Day next year. We also look forward to taking part in the Shenzhen Reading Month again in future." Mr Yeung began his visit in Dongguan yesterday (November 3) and met with the Mayor of the Dongguan Municipal Government, Mr Lyu Chengxi, to explore co-operation opportunities. He also attended the opening ceremony of the 2023 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Public Culture and Tourism Products Sourcing Fair (Dongguan) to support cultural and tourism co-operations between Hong Kong and other GBA cities. Moreover, Mr Yeung joined the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong's trade visit supported by the Government to the headquarters of Huawei in Songshan Lake to know more about the trade's work in exploring the tourism resources within GBA for developing multi-destination itineraries. Mr Yeung will return to Hong Kong in the afternoon today.
SCST continues visit to Xiamen (with photos)
2.11.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, continued his visit to Xiamen today (November 2). In the morning, Mr Yeung met with the Sub-Party Secretary of the China Film Association, M r Zhang Hong; the Deputy Director-General of the China Film Administration, Mr Bai Yimin; and the Director General of the Xiamen Film Administration, Mr Shangguan Jun, to explore opportunities for co-operation. He also briefed them on the Film Financing Scheme for Mainland Market set out in this year's Policy Address. Mr Yeung said the Film Development Fund will launch the Film Financing Scheme for Mainland Market soon. The scheme aims to provide more opportunities to Hong Kong directors, let them have a better grasp of the Mainland market, enrich their horizons and experience, as well as to strengthen exchanges between the two places so that talented Hong Kong directors could bring more outstanding pieces to Mainland audiences and tell good stories. During his stay in Xiamen, Mr Yeung also met with the Hong Kong Film Development Council members and industry practitioners from Hong Kong and the Mainland to discuss further collaborations in driving Hong Kong and Mainland film industries. Mr Yeung will visit Dongguan this afternoon.
SCST meets with Vice Mayor in Xiamen (with photos)
1.11.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, began his visit today (November 1) to Xiamen. Mr Yeung met with Vice Mayor of the Xiamen Municipal People's Government Mr Zhuang Rongliang, and the Head of the Culture and Tourism Bureau of Xiamen, Ms Huang Bishan, to share their experiences in promoting tourism and cultural development, and explore opportunities in strengthening exchanges and co-operation. He also visited the Xiamen waterfront area to learn about the promotion of tourism and provision of recreational facilities for the public in Xiamen.
SCST to visit Xiamen, Dongguan and Shenzhen
31.10.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, will depart for Xiamen tomorrow (November 1) morning. He will meet with senior officials of the Xiamen Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism. He will also attend the opening ceremony of the China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival and relevant programmes. Mr Yeung will then visit Dongguan and meet with senior officials of the municipal government. After that, Mr Yeung will go to Shenzhen and attend the opening ceremony of the 24th Shenzhen Reading Month on November 4 morning. He will return to Hong Kong in the afternoon. During his absence, the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau, will be the Acting Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism.
SCST congratulates Ng Mui-wui and Wong Ting-ting on winning gold medal in Asian Para Games
28.10.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (October 28) congratulated Ng Mui-wui and Wong Ting-ting on winning a gold medal in Table Tennis Women's Doubles - TT22 for Hong Kong, China Delegation at the 4th Asian Para Games Hangzhou. Mr Yeung said, "Ng and Wong stayed resilient in difficult times and turned the challenge into victory with a gold medal. Their outstanding performance deserves our great applause. I also give my best wishes to the Women's Team Sabre, as well as the coach and support team who contributed a lot in their journey of success too." The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won 47 medals, namely eight golds, 15 silvers and 24 bronzes, at this Asian Para Games. The list of medals won today are as follows: Gold medal -------------- Table Tennis: Women's Doubles &ndash; TT22 Ng Mui-wui and Wong Ting-ting Bronze medal -------------- Wheelchair Fencing: Women's Team Sabre Fan Pui-shan, Lam Ka-man, Tong Nga-ting and Yu Chui-yee
SCST congratulates Hong Kong, China Delegation on winning 15 more medals today at Asian Para Games
27.10.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (October 27) congratulated the Hong Kong, China Delegation on winning 15 more medals at the 4th Asian Para Games Hangzhou. Mr Yeung said, "Both young and veteran Hong Kong athletes put their all in every game and stay committed to their goals. We are thrilled to see that their efforts have paid off." The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won 45 medals, namely 7 golds, 15 silvers and 23 bronzes, at this Asian Para Games. The list of medals won today are as follows: Gold medal -------------- Badminton: Men's Singles - SH6 Chu Man-kai Lawn Bowls: Mixed Doubles &ndash; B2 Rockey Li and Tang Shun-yee Silver medal -------------- Badminton: Men's Doubles - SH6 Chu Man-kai and Wong Chun-yim Lawn Bowls: Mixed Doubles - B3 Iron Tang and Chan Ka-man Boccia: Mixed BC4 Doubles Cheung Yuen and Leung Yuk-wing Boccia: Mixed BC3 Doubles Ho Yuen-kei and Tse Tak-wah Swimming: Women's 200m Individual Medley SM14 Chan Yui-lam Swimming: Men's 200m Individual Medley SM14 Tang Wai-lok Bronze medal -------------- Table Tennis: Women's Doubles &ndash; TT22 Wong Ka-man and Wong Pui-kei Table Tennis: Women's Doubles &ndash; TT14 Chiu Kan-shan and Wong Yue-ching Table Tennis: Men's Doubles &ndash; TT18 Ho Ka-sing and Wong Chi-yin Table Tennis: Men's Doubles &ndash; TT22 Fan Ka-ho and Wan Wai-lok Leung Chung-yan and Tsoi Ming-fai Table Tennis: Men's Doubles &ndash; TT14 Choy Hing-lam and Tong Chi-ming Swimming: Women's 200m Individual Medley SM14 Cheung Ho-ying
SCST congratulates Hong Kong, China Delegation on winning 15 more medals today at Asian Para Games
27.10.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (October 27) congratulated the Hong Kong, China Delegation on winning 15 more medals at the 4th Asian Para Games Hangzhou. Mr Yeung said, "Both young and veteran Hong Kong athletes put their all in every game and stay committed to their goals. We are thrilled to see that their efforts have paid off. " The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won 45 medals, namely 7 golds, 15 silvers and 23 bronzes, at this Asian Para Games. The list of medals won today are as follows: Gold medal -------------- Badminton: Men's Singles - SH6 Chu Man-kai Lawn Bowls: Mixed Doubles &ndash; B2 Rockey Li and Tang Shun-yee Silver medal -------------- Badminton: Men's Doubles - SH6 Chu Man-kai and Wong Chun-yim Lawn Bowls: Mixed Doubles - B3 Iron Tang and Chan Ka-man Boccia: Mixed BC4 Doubles Cheung Yuen and Leung Yuk-wing Boccia: Mixed BC3 Doubles Ho Yuen-kei and Tse Tak-wah Swimming: Women's 200m Individual Medley SM14 Chan Yui-lam Swimming: Men's 200m Individual Medley SM14 Tang Wai-lok Bronze medal -------------- Table Tennis: Women's Doubles &ndash; TT22 Ng Mui-wui and Wong Ting Ting Wong Ka-man and Wong Pui-kei Table Tennis: Men's Doubles &ndash; TT18 Ho Ka-sing and Wong Chi-yin Table Tennis: Men's Doubles &ndash; TT22 Fan Ka-ho and Wan Wai-lok Leung Chung-yan and Tsoi Ming-fai Table Tennis: Men's Doubles &ndash; TT14 Choy Hing-lam and Tong Chi-ming Swimming: Women's 200m Individual Medley SM14 Cheung Ho-ying
SCST congratulates Rockey Li and Tang Shun-yee on winning gold medal at Asian Para Games
27.10.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (October 27) congratulated Rockey Li and Tang Shun-yee on winning a gold medal in Lawn Bowls Mixed Doubles - B2 for Hong Kong, China Delegation at the 4th Asian Para Games Hangzhou. Mr Yeung said, "Li and Tang showed team spirit when winning a gold medal. The accomplishment made by their mutual support means so much more than a single person's victory. We are so proud of them."
SCST congratulates Chu Man-kai on winning gold medal at Asian Para Games
27.10.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (October 27) congratulated Chu Man-kai on winning a gold medal in Badminton Men's Singles - SH6 for the Hong Kong, China Delegation at the 4th Asian Para Games Hangzhou. Chu and Wong Chun-yim also won a silver medal in Badminton Men's Doubles - SH6. Mr Yeung said, "The Hong Kong, China Delegation kept up their momentum and claimed another gold medal. With their all-out effort, Chu and Wong displayed their strength and passion for the sport on the court, demonstrating the demeanour of great athletes. We are so proud of them."
SCST congratulates Chan Yui-lam on winning gold medal at Asian Para Games
26.10.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (October 26) congratulated Chan Yui-lam on winning a gold medal in the Women's 100m Butterfly S14 at the 4th Asian Para Games Hangzhou. Mr Yeung said, "Carrying the great momentum from the recent triumphs by the Hong Kong, China Delegation, Chan won her second gold medal. We are so excited. Hong Kong athletes are willing to take up challenges and demonstrate high standards in any situation. We are touched by the sportsmanship they showed during the competitions and their achievements deserve our great applause." The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won 30 medals, namely five golds, nine silvers and 16 bronzes, at this Asian Para Games. The list of medals won today are as follows: Gold medal -------------- Swimming: Women's 100m Butterfly S14 Chan Yui-lam Bronze medal -------------- Athletics: Women's 100m - T36 Yam Kwok-fan Athletics: Men's 1500m &ndash; T13 Wong King-yeung Badminton: Men's Singles - WH2 Chan Ho-yuen Badminton: Men's Singles - SH6 Wong Chun-yim
SCST congratulates Hong Kong, China Delegation on winning 15 more medals today in Asian Para Games
25.10.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (October 25) congratulated the Hong Kong, China Delegation on winning 15 more medals at the 4th Asian Para Games Hangzhou. Mr Yeung said, "We are deeply moved by the strong will of Hong Kong, China team members, who never stop making breakthroughs for their dreams in sports and their successes did not come about by chance. We extend our congratulations to our athletes, their coaches, supporting team and families." The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won 25 medals, namely four golds, nine silvers and 12 bronzes, at this Asian Para Games. The list of medals won today are as follows: Gold medal -------------- Boccia: Women's Individual BC2 event Yeung Hiu-lam Lawn Bowls: Women's Single B7 Wu Man-ying Silver medal -------------- Table Tennis: Women's Single &ndash; TT7 Chiu Kan-shan Table Tennis: Women's Single - TT11 Wong Ting-ting Lawn Bowls: Women's Single B2 Tang Shun-yee Swimming: Women's 100m Breaststroke SB14 Chan Yui-lam Bronze medal -------------- Boccia: Men's Individual BC4 event Leung Yuk-wing Boccia: Women's Individual BC2 event Karen Kwok Boccia: Women's Individual BC4 event Cheung Yuen Lawn Bowls: Men's Single B2 Rockey Li Lawn Bowls: Women's Single B6 Rebecca Chan Table Tennis: Women's Single - TT6 Pang Wing-ka Table Tennis: Men's Single &ndash; TT9 Wong Chi-yin Table Tennis: Women's Single - TT11 Ng Mui-wui Wheelchair Fencing: Individual &Eacute;p&eacute;e Women - Category A Yu Chui-yee
SCST congratulates Wu Man-ying on winning gold medal at Asian Para Games
25.10.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (October 25) congratulated Wu Man-ying on winning a gold medal in Lawn Bowls Women's Single B7 for the Hong Kong, China Delegation at the 4th Asian Para Games Hangzhou. Mr Yeung said, "Wu was ambitious and fearless when playing against strong opponents. We are so happy to see that her long and tough training finally paid off when she claimed the gold medal. We hope she would reach new heights of sporting glory in the future."
SCST officiates at flag presentation ceremony for HKSAR Delegation to 1st National Student (Youth) Games (with photos)
25.10.2023

The flag presentation ceremony for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Delegation to the 1st National Student (Youth) Games (NSYG) was held at Ma On Shan Sports Centre, Sha Tin today (October 25). The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Chef de Mission of the Delegation, Mr Kevin Yeung, officiated at the ceremony and presented the HKSAR regional flag to the President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China and the Chairman of the Organising Committee of the Delegation, Mr Timothy Fok. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Yeung said the Government is committed to promoting the development of sports and vigorously nurturing young athletes by supporting and encouraging them to take part in various major sports events for enhancing their performance level. Hong Kong's young athletes have attained remarkable achievements at various international competitions in recent years, in particular at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou, where many medal winners were young athletes and achieved an encouraging result. Jointly organised by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, the General Administration of Sport of China and the Communist Youth League of China, the 1st NSYG will be held in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, from November 5 to 15. The NSYG, merged from the National Student Sports Games and the National Youth Games, aims to facilitate interactions and exchanges among young athletes in sports to raise the level of competition and performance of sports, as well as identify potential athletes. The Delegation will send a total of 720 athletes to take part in the finals of 34 sports of the Games, including the School Category of athletics, swimming, table tennis, badminton, cheerleading, wushu and shuttlecock; and the Open Category of cycling, fencing, triathlon, equestrian, sailing, rowing, judo, handball, taekwondo, athletics, swimming (swimming, diving, artistic swimming, water polo), gymnastics (artistic gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics), golf, football, basketball (basketball and 3-on-3 basketball), volleyball (volleyball and beach volleyball), table tennis, badminton, tennis, sport climbing, breaking, baseball/softball, wushu (taolu), finswimming, modern pentathlon, acrobatic gymnastics and roller sports. Also attending the ceremony today were the Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism and Honorary Adviser of the Delegation, Mr Joe Wong; the Permanent Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs and Honorary Adviser of the Delegation, Ms Shirley Lam; the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services and Deputy De Mission of the Delegation, Mr Vincent Liu; the Commissioner for Sports and member of the Organising Committee of the Delegation, Mr Sam Wong; and the Chairman of Elite Sports Committee, Mr Cheng King-leung. For the latest information of Hong Kong athletes participating in the Games and the NSYG, please visit the LCSD's dedicated webpage ( www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/nsyg/2023/index.html ).
SCST congratulates Yeung Hiu-lam on winning gold medal in Asian Para Games
25.10.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (October 25) congratulated Yeung Hiu-lam on winning a gold medal in Boccia Women's Individual BC2 event for the Hong Kong, China Delegation at the 4th Asian Para Games Hangzhou. Mr Yeung said, "Yeung remained in high spirits throughout the competitions and performed well even under stress. She is worthy of our respect for the efforts and dedication behind the gold medal. We are thrilled to see her achievements. I would also like to pay tribute to the coach and support team who make this happen."
SCST congratulates Chan Yui-Lam on winning a gold medal in Asian Para Games
24.10.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (October 24) congratulated Chan Yui-lam on winning a gold medal in Women's 100m Backstroke S14 for the Hong Kong, China Delegation at the 4th Asian Para Games Hangzhou. Mr Yeung said, "Chan outcompeted her opponents with skills. Her victory with a gold medal is well-deserved. We are so thrilled about her accomplishment. We wish she would continue to scale new heights in the sports sector."