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Through the CSC Enhancement Programme, the CSCs were encouraged to make use of LCSD venues during non-peak for activities for local people. A total of 224 sports training classes were held for 2312 participants under the CSC Enhancement Programme. The CSCs were also encouraged to organise more interclub competitions to raise sport standards at the community level.
Sports Subvention Scheme
The LCSD is responsible for providing subvention to the NSAs and other sporting organisations for sports promotion and development. The subvention covers office and personnel expenses and spending on programmes by the NSAs.
During the year, 58 NSAs and 26 sporting organisations were provided by the LCSD with funds amounting to about $186 million. 10 384 programmes for different sports were organised by the NSAs and other organisations, attracting 711 108 participants. Among the most popular programmes were the Youth Football Scheme, Hong Kong Youth (Boys and Girls) Basketball Training Scheme and Young Athletes Table Tennis Training Scheme.
In 2009, the NSAs were given subsidies under the scheme to stage international events in Hong Kong. These included the Tennis Champions Challenge, the 2009 Hong Kong ITU Triathlon Premium Asian Cup (Triathlon), the Hong Kong International Judo Tournament 2009, the FINA Marathon Swimming World Cup Hong Kong, the 2009 ITTF Junior Circuit 1st Hong Kong Junior Open (Table Tennis), the Hong Kong International Bowls Classic 2009, the 14th Asian Cities Gold Cup Taekwondo Championships and the 10th Asian Indoor Cycling Championships cum Hong Kong Open.
'M' Mark Support Package
The 'M' Mark Support Package was launched in November 2004 by the Sports. Commission's Major Sports Events Committee to seek greater support from the commercial sector and the community for the NSAs in developing more sustainable major international sports events. In addition to logistic support from the Government, some 'M' Mark events also receive funds from the Arts and Sport Development Fund. In 2009, eight events were given 'M' Mark status and/or support packages.
The 2nd Hong Kong Games
The 2nd Hong Kong Games was held from May 9 to 31. A total of 2 307 athletes from the 18 districts participated in six sport competitions, athletics, badminton, basketball, table tennis, swimming and tennis. To encourage public support and participation in the Games, a series of 13 publicity and public participation activities were held that attracted over 160 000.
Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games
The 5th East Asian Games (EAG) was held in Hong Kong from December 5 to 13, 2009 for the first time. It was also the first time that the city played host to an
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