Hong Kong Volunteer Programme Launched for National Games

Recruitment of Hong Kong volunteers for 15th National Games begins today (with photos/video)

The Hong Kong Volunteer Programme of the 15th National Games was launched today (July 20) with the aim of recruiting approximately 10 000 members of the public to participate in voluntary work for the events of the 15th National Games (NG), the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG) to be held in Hong Kong.

Speaking at the launching ceremony of the Programme today, the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, said that Hong Kong being a co-host of next year's NG, NGD and NSOG is not only a recognition of Hong Kong's sports development by the country, but also an opportunity for the whole community to participate in and personally support this national event, contributing to the sports development of the country. He called on members of the public, companies and organisations to enthusiastically sign up for the Programme, implementing the spirit of "Let's volunteer for the National Games".

Other officiating guests at the launching ceremony included the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung; the Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Joe Wong; the Head of the National Games Coordination Office, Mr Yeung Tak-keung; the Chairman of the Agency for Volunteer Service, Ms Melissa Pang; and the Chairman of the Hong Kong Volunteers Association, Mr Andy Kwok.

The Agency for Volunteer Service and the Hong Kong Volunteers Association have been appointed by the National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau as the assisting organisations of the Programme. The two organisations will assist in co-ordinating the recruitment of volunteers, as well as their training, work allocation and management.

From now until September 20, persons aged 18 or above (as of December 31, 2024), holding a valid Hong Kong Identity Card and able to speak Cantonese and Putonghua, can visit the Programmme's website at www.2025ngvolunteer.hk for making online applications. Organisations interested in taking part as group volunteers can also apply through the assisting organisations within the application period.

Applicants who have passed the interviews and completed the training courses will be appointed as volunteers to provide services during the test events and games to be held in Hong Kong, including reception services upon arrival and departure, audience services, guest reception, crowd control, transport and logistics, as well as catering management.

For details of the Programme, please visit the website of the Hong Kong Volunteer Programme of the 15th National Games at www.2025ngvolunteer.hk.

The 15th NG will be held from November 9 to 21, 2025, lasting for 13 days. Hong Kong will organise eight competition events, namely, Basketball (men U22), Cycling Track, Fencing, Golf, Handball (men), Rugby Sevens, Triathlon and Beach Volleyball, as well as one mass participation event, Bowling.

The 12th NGD and 9th NSOG will be held from December 8 to 15, 2025, lasting for eight days. Hong Kong will organise four competition events, namely, NGD events Boccia, Wheelchair Fencing and Para Table Tennis (TT11), and NSOG event Table Tennis, as well as one mass participation event, Para Dance Sport.

For more information about the NG, NGD and NSOG, please visit the dedicated webpage under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau at www.cstb.gov.hk/tc/national-games/index.html.

Recruitment of Hong Kong volunteers for 15th National Games begins today (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Recruitment of Hong Kong volunteers for 15th National Games begins today (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Recruitment of Hong Kong volunteers for 15th National Games begins today (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Recruitment of Hong Kong volunteers for 15th National Games begins today (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

S for S leads heads of disciplined services to visit Beijing and Fujian for study and exchange

​The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, today (September 6) led the directorate officers of six disciplined services to continue the study and exchange programme in Beijing. The delegation called on the Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Xia Baolong, this evening and will depart for Fujian tomorrow (September 7).

During the meeting with Mr Xia, Mr Tang expressed gratitude to the Central Government for its long-standing and staunch support for the Security Bureau (SB) and its disciplined services. He also briefed Mr Xia on the key areas of work.

Mr Tang and the delegation arrived in Beijing yesterday (September 5) to commence a five-day study and exchange programme organised by the Ministry of Public Security. The delegation watched the flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square this morning and later attended sharing sessions and study courses held at the National Academy of Governance and the International College of Defence Studies of the National Defense University of the People's Liberation Army.

Mr Tang will lead the delegation to visit the National Anti-Fraud Center tomorrow morning, and will travel to Fujian in the afternoon to meet with the provincial leaders and officials of the Provincial Public Security Department.

Mr Tang will depart for Jiangsu on September 8 and attend the 2024 Conference of Global Public Security Cooperation Forum (Lianyungang) the following day (September 9) with the Commissioner of Police, Mr Siu Chak-yee. The conference seeks to foster win-win co-operation and build a global public security community. Participants from different countries and regions will have in-depth exchange of views on public security and explore opportunities for collaboration.

Other members of the delegation will continue the itinerary in Fujian on September 8 and return to Hong Kong on September 9. Members of the delegation include the Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Ms Louise Ho; the Director of Immigration, Mr Kwok Joon-fung; the Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Wong Kwok-hing; the Director of Fire Services, Mr Andy Yeung; the Controller of the Government Flying Service, Captain West Wu; the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Mr Chow Yat-ming, and directorate officers of the departments.

Mr Tang will return to Hong Kong on September 10.

S for S leads heads of disciplined services to visit Beijing and Fujian for study and exchange Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

S for S leads heads of disciplined services to visit Beijing and Fujian for study and exchange Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

S for S leads heads of disciplined services to visit Beijing and Fujian for study and exchange Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

S for S leads heads of disciplined services to visit Beijing and Fujian for study and exchange Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases