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Recreation, Sport, Culture and the Arts

Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China

The Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China is recognised as a National Olympic Committee by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and is a member of the IOC, the Olympic Council of Asia, the Association of National Olympic Committee and the East Asian Olympic Committee. The federation organises Hong Kong's participation in all major international, continental and regional multi-sports games, such as the summer and winter Olympic Games, summer and winter Asian Games and East Asian Youth Games.

With a membership of 79 National Sports Associations (NSAs) and sports organisations, the federation represents the collective voice of the Hong Kong sports community. Most of its members are NSAS, which are in turn affiliated to their Asian federations (AFS) and international federations (IFs). The NSAs are empowered to coordinate and conduct activities related to their sports, including recreational programmes for the community, and training programmes and competitions for novices and elite athletes locally. They organise and sanction participation in overseas competitions and train coaches and referees. They also enforce local and international rules and regulations and represent Hong Kong at IF and AF meetings.

The federation coordinates a four-month Festival of Sport from March to June each year, featuring about 80 activities organised by more than 60 NSAs to promote sport for all. Extensive educational programmes are also available for sports leaders, administrators, coaches and technical officials, notably through the Hong Kong Olympic Academy, which offers sports management and sports science courses.

Under the support of the government and commercial sponsors, the federation organises the annual Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards to recognise the achievements of top athletes.

The federation also helps athletes through its Hong Kong Athletes Career and Education Programme to obtain educational qualifications and a career after retiring from athletic life. Funded by sponsors, a separate charitable company set up under the federation operates the Sports Legacy Scheme to develop the potential of students through a team of retired and retiring athletes.

The independent Hong Kong Anti-Doping Committee, formed under the auspices of the federation, plans and implements education and testing programmes to enforce a dope-free environment for fair play under the guidance of the World Anti-doping Agency.

Hong Kong Paralympic Committee and Sports Association for the Physically Disabled

The year 2017 marked the 45th anniversary of the association, which had been bearing witness to the sustainable development of the local Paralympic movement.

The association hosted the BISFed 2017 Asia and Oceania Championships - Hong Kong in May for over 160 top athletes, coaches and team officials. Hong Kong captured one gold and two silver medals, placing third out of the 11 participating countries and territories. In December, a 34-strong team brought home seven golds, 13 silvers and four bronzes in athletics, boccia, swimming and table tennis from the Dubai 2017 Asian Youth Para Games.

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