Asian Games & Asian Para Games
ASIAN GAMES & ASIAN PARA GAMES
The Hong Kong Jockey Club is proud to support Hong Kong, China’s athletes at seven major sporting events through the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme. These events include the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Asian Games, Asian Para Games, National Games, National Para Games and FISU World University Games.
Hong Kong China’s Asian Games Medallists Celebration Raceday
The 19th Asian Games Hangzhou concluded successfully, and Hong Kong, China’s athletes achieved historic results with remarkable new records. To celebrate Team Hong Kong, China’s outstanding performance at the Games and honour the medallists, the Club hosted the Hong Kong China’s Asian Games Medallists Celebration Raceday on Oct 22 – the biggest celebration party in town. As a show of support, the Club offered free admission to the Public Enclosure at Racecourses and shared the joy with all! Click here for more highlights of the Raceday.
The 4th Asian Para Games Hangzhou is also completed. The athletes of Hong Kong, China achieved impressive results by winning 47 medals (eight golds, 15 silvers and 24 bronzes). Let’s continue to support Team Hong Kong, China for upcoming games.
NEW BOOST FOR ELITE ATHLETES
Through dedication and hard work, Hong Kong’s elite athletes have delivered incredible sporting successes for a territory with around 7 million people.
At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Team Hong Kong, China won six medals, ranking Hong Kong higher than countries such as France, the US and Italy in Olympic medals per capita. More recently, the Hong Kong, China delegation returned from the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games with a record-breaking 12 medals.
That success is something The Hong Kong Jockey Club believes should be recognised and incentivised, helping to strengthen the spirit and ambition of Team Hong Kong, China.
The Club is delighted to be supporting the Hong Kong Sport Institute’s Jockey Club Athlete Incentives Award Scheme (JCAIAS) again from Jul 2023 to Jun 2026, expanding its scope by increasing awards for medallists at the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Asian Games, Asian Para Games, National Games and National Para Games, as well as FISU World University Games.
This support for elite athletes builds on the Club’s many decades of backing sporting excellence in Hong Kong, dating back to the 1970s development of the Hong Kong Sports Institute. Have a look below at just some of the many ways the Club has supported Hong Kong’s elite athletes since then.
Hong Kong’s elite athletes are certain to give the community many more great stories and achievements in the coming years. The Club is proud to stand together with them as they do so.
HELPING HONG KONG’S ATHLETES – PEOPLE STORIES
From an Olympics spectator to Hong Kong’s first equestrian eventing competitor
A Football Hope
Taking Hong Kong horsemanship to the world
50 years of training racing talents
The football dream that never dies
MILESTONES
1982
Development of the Hong Kong Sports Institute
The Hong Kong Sports Institute (formerly Jubilee Sports Centre), the bedrock of Hong Kong’s sporting excellence that trains the city’s top athletes, was established with Club funding.
Photo Credit: Hong Kong Sports Institute
1992
Establishing The Hong Kong Jockey Club Elite Athletes Fund
The Club stepped in to support elite athletic development in Hong Kong by establishing a long-term trust fund.
Each year, the fund helps over 2,000 elite athletes to pursue sporting excellence.
2008
Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
The Club is honoured as “Outstanding Contributor, Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Equestrian Events” for its provision of world-class facilities and professional services.
2013
Jockey Club Sports Building
How could an old athlete’s hostel be better used?
The Club answered this question by redeveloping a former athletes’ hostel into a multi-purpose elite training and coaching centre.
The new building includes a 20,000 square foot indoor venue specifically for Paralympic and junior elite athlete programmes, helping to widen access to elite training in Hong Kong.
2016 - 2018
Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme
The Club was the proud sponsor of the Hong Kong Sports Institute’s Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme, helping over 218 Hong Kong athletes.
The Scheme was awarded to medallists of six major games, including the 2016 Rio Olympic games, with 25 Hong Kong athletes receiving awards.
2016 - 2023
Jockey Club Continuing Coach Education Programme
Knowing that sporting greats can never achieve success on their own, since 2016 the Club has supported the Jockey Club Coach Education Programme.
The programme ensures quality, internationally benchmarked coaching is available at all levels of sports in Hong Kong.
Since its inception, over 99,000 participants have benefitted from the programme.
Photo Credit: Hong Kong Sports Institute
2018 - 2024
Sports Legacy Scheme – Jockey Club “Flying High” Sports Programme
This programme supported 90 local secondary schools in first 3 years to engage with elite athletes, helping promote understanding of Olympic values to students, build their fitness level, and increase their knowledge of potential careers in sports. The programme has reached 180 secondary schools so far, and provides career opportunities and training for retiring or retired athletes to share their expertise.
2021 - 2024
Club-supported Sports Science and Research Funding Scheme
The Club has provided a major boost to elite sports development by strengthening research and development of elite sports in Hong Kong.
The Club-funded Sports Science and Research Funding Scheme helps upgrade sports-tech and equipment, support advancements in sports medicine, and prepare Hong Kong’s elite athletes for regional and international sporting events.
Photo Credit: Hong Kong Sports Institute
2023 - 2025
Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme
To recognise and incentivise elite athletes in Hong Kong, the Club is once again sponsoring the Hong Kong Sports Institute’s Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme.
Through the Club’s expanded support, the scheme will increase the awards available to elite athletes, as well as expand the number of sporting competitions that the scheme applies to.
2023 - 2026
Jockey Club Sports PLUS Elite Athletes Community Programme
This new programme will bring Hong Kong’s elite athletes into the community, directly engaging the public through community sporting events and initiatives.
Through the programme, athletes will share their personal stories with the public to promote, educate and share insightful experiences of being a full-time athlete.
Photo Credit: Hong Kong Sports Institute