Hong Kong Delegation Achieves Record Success at WorldSkills Lyon 2024 with Four Medals and Multiple Excellence Awards

SED witnesses Hong Kong delegation's triumph at WorldSkills Competition in Lyon

The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, witnessed the triumph of the Hong Kong, China delegation at WorldSkills Lyon 2024 in Lyon, France, on September 15 (France time). The delegation achieved the best ever results in the Competition with a total of one gold medal, one silver medal and two bronze medals.

This year, the Hong Kong, China delegation, comprising 37 skilled elites from various local institutions, participated in 32 skills competitions. Among them, Chan Wing-ki won a gold medal in Visual Merchandising, Yiu Ho-man won a silver medal in Pâtisserie and Confectionery, Wong Fu-tung and Wan Ka-chi won a bronze medal in Aircraft Maintenance and Cloud Computing respectively.

The delegation also won medallions for excellence in 10 competition trades, including 3D Digital Game Art, Bakery, Fashion Technology, Graphic Design Technology, Information Network Cabling, Joinery, Mechatronics, Mobile Applications Development, Restaurant Service and Welding; and a medallion for excellence in Rail Vehicle Technology, a demonstration trade.

Dr Choi attended the closing ceremony of the WorldSkills Competition and the prize presentation ceremony of the Hong Kong, China delegation, and exchanged views with the contestants. She highly praised the team for their excellent performance in the Competition, noting that they have won the highest number of awards and achieved the best ever results since Hong Kong first participated in the WorldSkills Competition in 1997. She also commended Hong Kong contestants for showcasing their best performance and fully demonstrating the talent and perseverance of Hong Kong youth in the international arena.

She said that the Government, industry and vocational and professional education and training (VPET) institutions will spare no effort and continue to work together to nurture more VPET talent to achieve the aim of providing an alternative pathway to success and creating strong impetus for the development of Hong Kong.

At their meeting with Dr Choi, the contestants said that VPET not only helps them acquire professional skills, industry knowledge and soft skills, but also benefits them with diverse learning, exchanges and internship opportunities.

In their sharing, the contestants also said that the Competition has refined their time management and problem-solving abilities, and taught them to stay calm when facing challenges. They also made use of this treasured opportunity to exchange techniques with contestants from around the world to elevate their skill level and learn about the latest industry trends to broaden their horizons. They believed that there would be ample development opportunities for their future career.

Organised biennially by WorldSkills International, the WorldSkills Competition is the largest skills competition in the world and hailed as the "Skills Olympics". This year, the event attracted more than 1 400 participants from nearly 70 countries and regions.

Dr Choi will continue her visit to Lyon on September 16 (France time), and then depart for Toulouse to attend the European Association for International Education Conference and Exhibition.

SED witnesses Hong Kong delegation's triumph at WorldSkills Competition in Lyon Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SED witnesses Hong Kong delegation's triumph at WorldSkills Competition in Lyon Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SED witnesses Hong Kong delegation's triumph at WorldSkills Competition in Lyon Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SED witnesses Hong Kong delegation's triumph at WorldSkills Competition in Lyon Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SED witnesses Hong Kong delegation's triumph at WorldSkills Competition in Lyon Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SED witnesses Hong Kong delegation's triumph at WorldSkills Competition in Lyon Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HAD opens temporary heat shelters

The Home Affairs Department will continue to open 19 community halls/community centres as temporary heat shelters today (September 18).

The temporary heat shelters will remain open for people to take refuge from the heat when the Very Hot Weather Warning is in force. From 10.30pm to 8am the next day, the temporary heat shelters will also provide bedding and a sleeping place for people in need. The shelters are manned by duty attendants.

For further information, please call the department's hotline before midnight on 2572 8427.

The heat shelters are located at:

Hong Kong Island:

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Central and Western -

Sai Ying Pun Community Complex Community Hall

3/F, Sai Ying Pun Community Complex

2 High Street, Sai Ying Pun

Eastern -

Causeway Bay Community Centre

3/F, 7 Fook Yum Road, Causeway Bay

Southern -

Lei Tung Community Hall

Lei Tung Estate, Ap Lei Chau

Wan Chai -

Wan Chai Activities Centre

LG/F, Wan Chai Market, 258 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai

Kowloon Districts:

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Kowloon City -

Hung Hom Community Hall

1/F, Kowloon City Government Offices

42 Bailey Street, Hung Hom

Kwun Tong -

Lam Tin (West) Estate Community Centre

71 Kai Tin Road, Lam Tin

Sham Shui Po -

Shek Kip Mei Community Hall

G/F, Block 42, Shek Kip Mei Estate, Sham Shui Po

Wong Tai Sin -

Tsz Wan Shan (South) Estate Community Centre

45 Wan Wah Street, Tsz Wan Shan

Yau Tsim Mong -

Henry G Leong Yaumatei Community Centre

60 Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei

New Territories Districts:

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Islands -

Tung Chung Community Hall

G/F, Tung Chung Municipal Services Building, 39 Man Tung Road, Tung Chung

Kwai Tsing -

Kwai Shing Community Hall

Podium, Block 6, Kwai Shing West Estate, Kwai Chung

North -

Cheung Wah Community Hall

Cheung Wah Estate, Fanling

Sai Kung -

Hang Hau Community Hall

G/F, Sai Kung Tseung Kwan O Government Complex, 38 Pui Shing Road, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O

Sha Tin -

Lung Hang Estate Community Centre

Lung Hang Estate, Sha Tin

Tai Po -

Tai Po Community Centre

2 Heung Sze Wui Street, Tai Po

Tsuen Wan -

Lei Muk Shue Community Hall

G/F, Hong Shue House, Lei Muk Shue Estate, Tsuen Wan

Tuen Mun -

Butterfly Bay Community Centre

Butterfly Estate (near Tip Sum House), Tuen Mun

Yuen Long -

Long Ping Community Hall

Long Ping Estate, Yuen Long

Yuen Long -

Tin Yiu Community Centre

Tin Yiu Estate, Tin Shui Wai

In addition to the above heat shelters, a number of community halls/community centres can also be used for taking refuge from the heat during their operating hours. For their address details, please browse the following document: www.had.gov.hk/file_manager/en/documents/public_services/emergency_services/List_CH_CC_Day_E.pdf.