At least 60 per cent of Hongkongers do not play sports regularly, a survey has revealed.
The survey - 'How Active is the Hong Kong Public?' - was conducted by Hong Kong Baptist University's department of physical education and commissioned by the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC). About 1,200 people aged 15 or over were interviewed by telephone from April 2-10.
About 60 per cent of the respondents did not take part in regular sports activities, the findings showed. The main reasons were a lack of time and interest in sports and the difficulty of visiting a sports venue.
Hongkongers who played sports regularly would be more cheerful, the survey revealed.
The researchers hoped to determine the age groups who took part in leisure-time physical activities and the type of activity they favoured.
The survey was also aimed at arousing public awareness about the physical and mental development of individuals.