• Festival of Sport (FOS) Roving Exhibition kicks-off encouraging the public to rediscover sports in a new way
• First year to appoint student ambassadors as "FOS Buddies", promoting sporting culture and inspiring peers
• FOS Ambassadors and Hong Kong elite athletes take on challenges initiated by FOS Buddies to promote Sport for All

The event was officiated by Mr. Tony K.L. YUE, BBS, JP, Chairperson of the FOS Organizing Committee cum Vice-President of SF&OC, Dr. Herman S. M. HU, BBS, JP, Vice Chairperson of the FOS Organizing Committee cum Vice-President of SF&OC, The Hon. Kenneth K.K. FOK, JP, Legislative Council Member cum Vice-President of SF&OC, Mr. HUNG Tak Chuen, Benjamin, Assistant Director (Leisure Services) of Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) cum Member of the FOS Organizing Committee. The three FOS Ambassadors, NG Kiu Chung (gymnastics), LEUNG Chun Shek (rowing), and LO Ying Chiu Virginia (distance running), joined with other elite athletes including WONG Kwan To (swimming), YUEN Ka Ying (wushu), and LI Chi Kong (karatedo), in participating sports demonstrations showcasing the fun of sports and firing up more interest in sports amongst the public.

Mr. Tony YUE Kwok Leung, Chairperson of the FOS Organizing Committee remarked, "The Festival of Sport marks its 65^th anniversary this year with the sport-inspired message ‘Stride Forward Hand-in-Hand’. The last two FOS were unfortunately scaled-down due to the pandemic. As social-distancing measures gradually relaxed, the SF&OC with the support from LCSD launched a variety of FOS activities to encourage everyone to recharge their minds and bodies, whilst providing timely support across the community in preparation for the resumption of normal activities. This year we even introduced live-streaming of FOS competitions at our Facebook Fan Page for the first time, so that the public can support FOS and our hometown athletes from anywhere.”

In supporting social unity through sports, the Hon. Kenneth K.K. FOK, Legislative Council Member cum Vice- President of SF&OC said, “As an annual mega-event, the FOS has promoted ‘Sport for All’ in Hong Kong for many years. Sport does not only exercise one’s body, but also helps engage in uniting the community through sporting activities. With the FOS now an accredited event in celebrating the 25^th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the SF&OC will strive to commemorate this special occasion throughout the FOS.”

The three FOS Ambassadors, NG Kiu Chung (gymnastics), LEUNG Chun Shek (rowing), and LO Ying Chiu, Virginia (distance running) demonstrated exercises to encourage the public to engage in daily workouts and maintain good physical and mental health. In discussing the impact of the pandemic on training and the rescheduling of events, the Ambassadors also shared the fun of getting family and friends to engage in sports. Invited athletes from four national sports associations, The Karatedo Federation of Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong Wushu Union, Hong Kong DanceSport Association and The Gymnastics Association of Hong Kong, conducted sports demonstrations for the public to both inspire and promote understanding of their respective sports.

‘FOS Buddies’ from a number of secondary schools, year-grades and individual sports were also appointed at the event. They will participate in FOS activities in encouraging their peers to get involved in sports & exercise across school campuses. The FOS Buddies challenged the three FOS Ambassadors and elite local athletes in doing sports.

FOS Roving Exhibition Promotes Sport Online and Offline. Showcases Ambassadors’ Sporting Honours

The 65^th FOS Roving Exhibition will be held in three shopping malls across Hong Kong from June through July. The public can discover more about the history and events of the FOS as well as the SF&OC. Sports related displays, including medals from major sports competitions generously provided by the FOS Ambassadors. Videos will be shown introducing a wide variety of sports, highlighting the development and particular characteristics of the many different sports to be enjoyed in Hong Kong.

A mini giveaway game – “Search and Snap in the 65^th FOS Roving Exhibition” will feature at each Mall during the Roving Exhibition. Participants who complete all simple steps and follow the FOS Instagram account “@festival_of_sport” will have an opportunity to win a FOS souvenir. Souvenirs will be distributed whilst stock lasts.

Schedule of 65^th FOS Roving Exhibition

Note: Program might be subject to change. Please refer to FOS website and social media for the latest announcements.

For more information and details of 65^th FOS’ activities, please visit the Festival of Sport’s website at http://fos.hkolympic.org, subscribe to our e-newsletter, and follow our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/sfocfos or our new Instagram account “@festival_of_sport”  for the latest updates. 

The Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China expresses its sincere thanks for the support of the 65^th Festival of Sport from the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Silver Sponsor S.F. Express (Hong Kong) Limited, Official Food Partner Nissin Foods (H.K.) Company Limited, Official Sports Apparel Partner FILA Marketing (Hong Kong) Limited, and the event venue sponsored by MOSTown.

Issued by: Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China
Date: 12 June 2022