Sports Developments

187.         On sports development, the Government's strategy is to promote sports in the community, to support elite sports, and to develop Hong Kong into a prime destination for hosting major international sports events. We have been promoting wider public participation in sports and stepping up our support for elite athletes. It is against this background that Hong Kong athletes attained outstanding results in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games..

188.         We will further promote sports in the community through such measures as planning and building new sports facilities and strengthening the athlete feeder system. We will co-operate with the Hong Kong Schools Sports Federation to provide appropriate support to students from low-income families, so that they can fully realise their sporting potential. The redevelopment of the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) is underway at a cost of about $1.8 billion. With its major facilities due for completion within this year, the HKSI will provide more modern and extensive training facilities for our elite athletes. We will continue to collaborate with various National Sports Associations to attract international sports events and competitions to Hong Kong. Starting from next year, Hong Kong will host an international tournament sanctioned by the Women's Tennis Association.

189.         The Multi-purpose Sports Complex (MPSC) at Kai Tak now in the planning stage will attract major international sports events and enhance our people's quality of life. Planning of the MPSC is a priority. We will ensure that it meets the needs of the sports sector and the wider community as far as possible.

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