Deputy Chief Secretary Applauds Patrick Reed at Link Hong Kong Open Prize Giving Ceremony

Speech by DCS at Link Hong Kong Open Prize Giving Ceremony

Following is the speech by the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, at theLink Hong Kong Open Prize Giving Ceremony today (November 24):

Peter (Dr Peter Lam, President, Hong Kong Golf Club), Andy (Mr Andy Kwok, Captain, Hong Kong Golf Club), George (Mr George Hongchoy, Group Chief Executive Officer, Link), Kelvin (Dr Kelvin Inge, President, Golf Association of Hong Kong, China), Cho (Mr Cho Minn Thant, Asian Tour Chief Executive), Gary (Mr Gary Player, Hong Kong Open Ambassador), Raistlin (Mr Raistlin Lau, Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism), fellow golf lovers,

I can see many happy faces here. Obviously everyone has a smashing time on this venerable and picturesque Fanling course.

I am privileged and jubilant to be with you today. I am here to show Government's support for the sport of golf. And I want to thank you (especially those coming from outside Hong Kong) for joining the Link Hong Kong Open, which is a Mega Event funded and supported by our Major Sports Event Committee.

This year's tournament is wonderful as usual. And we have seen many good golf played this week. What makes this year's event especially special is that it is also a test event for staging the golf championships of the 15th National Games of the country. We are looking forward to the event and hope to see you at the championships in a year's time.

Before closing, I must thank the Hong Kong Golf Club and the Golf Association of Hong Kong, China for making the Open such a spectacular success.

Lastly, and very importantly, I congratulate Patrick (Mr Patrick Reed) on winning this title. Unbeknown to you, Patrick, I am among your fans. I followed you here in Fanling in the 2016 Hong Kong Open, when you played in the group with Ian Poulter. Now that you have won the tournament, you have joined the ranks of past winners such as Greg Norman and Tom Watson, and you have surpassed them by setting a new single day course record and equalled the tournament course record. A big, big congratulations indeed!

Thank you all very much.

Speech by DCS at the Link Hong Kong Open Prize Giving Ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Speech by DCS at the Link Hong Kong Open Prize Giving Ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Speech by DCS at the Link Hong Kong Open Prize Giving Ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Civil Aid Service holds Foot Drill Competition 2024

​The Civil Aid Service (CAS) held the Foot Drill Competition 2024 at its headquarters today (November 24). The competition was officiated by the Under Secretary for Security, Mr Michael Cheuk.

About 340 CAS members forming into 27 teams participated in the competition this year. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Cheuk praised the contestants for their demonstration of a long period of rigorous training in the competition. He also commended the excellent performance by the CAS to protect lives and property of members of the public during Typhoon Yagi and Toraji striking Hong Kong, and thanked them for their diligent participation in the stress tests of the Kai Tak Sports Park to ensure the safety and order of public activities.

The CAS fully adopted the Chinese-style foot drill in 2022, and this is the second year for the CAS to hold the Foot Drill Competition with this specification, towards enhancing CAS members' sense of belonging to the country, and strengthening their national identity.

In addition, the CAS has been expanding the work of national education promotion, including the organisation of cultural exchange activities with the Mainland, flag-raising ceremonies, the Safeguarding National Security Cup competition, and establishing the National Security Education Exhibition Centre at its headquarters. These events not only strengthen CAS members' sense of national identity, but also cultivate their sense of civic responsibility, self-discipline and team spirit.

Recruitment of CAS members is open for application throughout the year. Recruitment details and application forms are available on the CAS website (www.cas.gov.hk).

Civil Aid Service holds Foot Drill Competition 2024 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Civil Aid Service holds Foot Drill Competition 2024 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Civil Aid Service holds Foot Drill Competition 2024 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Civil Aid Service holds Foot Drill Competition 2024 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Civil Aid Service holds Foot Drill Competition 2024 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases