Hong Kong Celebrates Recordings Record Medal Haul as 15th National Games Events Conclude

Hong Kong successfully concluded its hosting of the 15th National Games of the People’s Republic of China on Thursday, 20 November, with the final day of competition in fencing and men’s under-22 basketball. All events assigned to the Hong Kong division have now been completed smoothly, marking the end of the city’s responsibilities in this historic tripartite Games co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao.

The Hong Kong delegation, comprising 602 athletes across 28 sports, delivered the city’s best-ever performance at a National Games, winning a total of 19 medals: nine gold, two silver, and eight bronze.

The fencing competition, held at the Kai Tak Sports Park’s Sports Arena, was one of the highlights of the Hong Kong programme. The six-day event featured 12 medal disciplines in men’s and women’s foil, épée, and sabre, both individual and team, with 317 athletes representing 39 provinces, municipalities, and organisations. Hong Kong fielded a strong team of 12 men and 12 women, who contributed significantly to the medal tally. Standout performances included a silver medal for Ho Sze-long in men’s individual sabre, bronze for Shek Shum-yi in women’s individual épée, bronze for Olympic champion Cheung Ka-long in men’s individual foil, and a thrilling gold for the Hong Kong men’s foil team.

A spokesperson for the Coordinating Office of the 15th National Games Hong Kong Division described the event as a milestone in regional sports cooperation. “This is the first time the National Games have been jointly organised by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao,” the spokesperson said. “It has deepened sports exchanges between Hong Kong and the mainland while showcasing the Greater Bay Area’s ability to host major international events.” The office expressed deep gratitude to government departments, supporting organisations, volunteers, and the public for their enthusiastic involvement, which ensured seamless operations and allowed visiting athletes and spectators to experience Hong Kong’s warm hospitality.

Looking ahead, Hong Kong will continue its role as a host city when it stages four events of the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympics Games from 8 to 15 December. The disciplines to be held in Hong Kong are boccia, wheelchair fencing, table tennis (TT11 class for athletes with intellectual disabilities), and Special Olympics table tennis. Tickets for boccia, wheelchair fencing, and TT11 table tennis are now on sale through various channels, while admission to the Special Olympics table tennis event will be free, with distribution details to be announced later.

With a record-breaking medal haul and two smoothly executed major national sporting events within a month, Hong Kong has firmly established itself as a vital sporting hub within the Greater Bay Area.