Cycling World Championships could be on the way to Hong Kong, hope local organisers
World championships possible target if January’s event is a success
The success of next month’s maiden track UCI World Cup in Hong Kong could pave the way for more international competitions with the world championships a possible target, a senior cycling official said.
Leung Hung-tak, chairman of the Hong Kong Cycling Association (HKCA), said they would consider staging a leg of the World Cup series again in 2017 if the response to the inaugural event, to be held at the Hong Kong Velodrome in Tseung Kwan O on January 15-17, was heartening.
We have a top-class facility in place and if we can sort out the financial side, we are likely to go for more world-class events in future
They also planned to have more top-class competitions such as the world junior championships and even the world championships.
“We have a top-class facility in place and if we can sort out the financial side, we are likely to go for more world-class events in future,” said Leung.
“The World Cup next month can test the waters. If it turns out to be a great success, I am sure it will get the attention of more potential commercial sponsors so they can play a pivotal role in organising future events.”
