Jockey Club champions sports for all with Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong leg sponsorship to foster social cohesion

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The Jockey Club Volleyball Community Programmes included the In Touch with the China Volleyball National Team event on June 10. Some of the students also had an opportunity to join a master class, where they were coached by China team players.

Published: 5:22pm, 20 Jun 2023

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After a four-year hiatus, the FIVB Volleyball Nations League made a long-awaited return to Hong Kong this month. From June 13 to 18, eight world-class teams gathered at the Hong Kong Coliseum to compete for final-round qualification in a thrilling display of athleticism and teamwork.

Not only volleyball enthusiasts and sports fans but also students and community members with physical disabilities came together to witness the action-packed event.

The FIVB Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong leg was organised by the Volleyball Association of Hong Kong, China. The event's official community partner was The Hong Kong Jockey Club, reflecting the Club's commitment to supporting community engagement and promoting healthy activities.

The event got off to a superb start as the China women's national team claimed a straight-sets victory over Canada with a score of 3-0, setting the tone for an intense and thrilling competition.

Following the tournament's opening ceremony, the Club Steward Dr Silas Yang was presented with a volleyball signed by the China women's national team players by President of Volleyball Association of Hong Kong, China Wilfred Ng, in appreciation for the Club's valuable contribution to the Jockey Club Volleyball Community Programmes. The programmes enable community members to experience world-class volleyball first-hand and participate as volunteers and audience members.

HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee (centre), Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR Zheng Yanxiong (4th left), Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR Liu Guangyuan (4th right), HKSAR Government Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung (3rd right), The Hong Kong Jockey Club Steward Dr Silas Yang (2nd right), President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China Timothy Fok (3rd left) and President of the Volleyball Association of Hong Kong, China Wilfred Ng (1st right) at the opening ceremony for the Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong 2023.

Club Steward Dr Silas Yang (centre) takes a photo at the Jockey Club booth with beneficiaries of the Jockey Club Volleyball Community Programmes.