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2025 National Games

2025 National Games
The 15th National Games will be held in Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Macau from November 9 to 21, 2025. Held every four years, the National Games is considered China’s highest multi-sport event.
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and other officials attend the flag presentation of the Hong Kong delegation to the 12th National Paralympic Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games of the People’s Republic of China on November 24. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong sports

Editorial | Disabled athletes’ success an inspiration for all of Hong Kong

Their achievements should put a spotlight on the contributions people with disabilities across society can make and the support they need.

China selects Hong Kong handball players – but are they eligible to switch team?

Hongkongers shine at para National Games with golds in swimming, table tennis

Hong Kong

Editorial | Time to cheer on our disabled athletes

The National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the Special Olympic Games have begun. Every effort must be made to ensure success.

Chief Executive John Lee and Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law attend the Flag Presentation Ceremony of the HKSAR Delegation to the 12th National Paralympic Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games of the People’s Republic of China, on 24 November. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Olympics

China can’t rule Olympic cycling until provinces put own agendas aside: coach

National Games prove ‘big frustration’ for China’s coach Benoit Vetu, who says he must start from zero to chase world domination.

Yeung Tak-keung

Yeung at heart: head of National Games Office eyes role as athlete after retirement

The 64-year-old Yeung Tak-keung plans to travel to play sports and compete in handball at the World Masters Games in Kansai, Japan, in 2027.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Sporting passion of Hongkongers is an inspiration

The enthusiasm of volunteers at the National Games, the energy of the city’s football fans and the dedication of unpaid coaches at the club level are truly impressive.

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Fans erupt in the second half of Hong Kong men’s handball match against Beijing at the National Games at Kai Tak Arena on November 10. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | In the National Games, Hong Kong has a model of a green mega event

Readers discuss the features of the games that safeguard sustainability and the passing of an Indian cinema legend.

Greater Bay Area

Editorial | Hong Kong should seize National Games momentum to build sporting future

The signing of an agreement between the three co-hosts and the General Administration of Sport of China provides a framework for future development.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | National Games underscored ties that bind Hongkongers with rest of China

Through tears and celebrations, the Games highlighted the importance of connectivity and the shared spirit among China’s peoples and regions.

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From the left, Hong Kong’s Ceci Lee Sze-wing, Guangdong’s Wang Xinyu and Macau’s Kuok Kin Hang celebrate at the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games, in Shenzhen on November 21. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong, China Association of Athletics Affiliates

Hong Kong must act to stop athletics talent drain, says former record holder

Alan Cheung, who broke the city 110m hurdles record in 1996, then quit the sport, wants more government backing for track and field.

The 10th Hong Kong Masters Athletics Championship took place over the weekend at Wan Chai Sports Ground. Photo: Sun Yeung
Greater Bay Area

National Games co-hosts sign 4-party pact to build on cooperation, progress

The deal, which has potential to bid to stage Asian Games or Olympics, aims at boosting cooperation between the three Greater Bay Area regions.

Hong Kong sports

Opinion | Hong Kong can take inspiration from its athletes’ winning spirit

Hong Kong competitors at the National Games have not just won medals but have infused the city with renewed energy and drive.

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Hong Kong sports

Hong Kong sets sights on bay area bid for Olympics after National Games success

Joint bid with Guangdong and Macau will be a ‘super-strong alliance’, sports chief Rosanna Law says after ex-IOC chief backs region as host.

Members of the Guangdong province, Hong Kong and Macau delegations take part in the closing ceremony of the 15th National Games. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong Sports Institute

Opinion | From flights of fancy to reality, National Games paves way for a bright future

Hosting the Olympics is no longer a pipe dream for Hong Kong, now it just needs to get its athletes in line.

Former IOC president Thomas Bach (left) talks to Hong Kong rower Winnie Hung during a chance meeting at the National Games. Photo: Elson Li
Andy Lau Tak-wah

Hong Kong director Andrew Lau talks about National Games opening ceremony

The theme of the spectacle was “One Heart, One Wish” and infused the deep spirit of Southern China and Cantonese culture.

Hong Kong baseball coach ‘loving’ dedicated players, sets new Asian Games target

Sean Au Hok-leung in fourth decade on city team staff and excited about squad’s talent and potential after breakthrough National Games.

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Lessons from China's history

Reflections | From slapping body parts to National Games, China’s history of exercise

Used to train soldiers long before its benefits were taught to regular folk, exercise has become a matter of national resilience in China.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | National Games’ lasting legacy will have an impact that transcends sport

The breakthrough performance of Hong Kong athletes was mirrored by the city’s success as co-host, providing a platform that can be built on.

Ceci lee

National Games’ new generation set to shine at Asian Games, Olympics and beyond

Hong Kong’s Ceci Lee and Ryan Choi among a host of athletes who have taken the torch from the likes of Ma Long, Sun Yang and Pan Zhanle.

Greater Bay Area

Games closing ceremony marks more of a beginning than end for Greater Bay Area

A fusion of technology and performing art at new Happy Theatre serves as audition for what may come in the years ahead.

The water stage was a highlight of the closing ceremony in Shenzhen. Photo: Xinhua
Nicholas Halliday

Meet Hong Kong’s history-making medal winners from the National Games

First-time winners brought honour alongside established medallists as the city won more medals than at any previous Games.

Hong Kong’s most decorated Olympian, Siobhan Haughey, won her favourite event, the 200m freestyle, and the 100m freestyle at the National Games, along with two bronze medals. Photo: Eugene Lee

National Games closing ceremony: celebrating past, present, future - as it happened

The Huanle Theatre promises to be a fitting location to the end of two weeks of action across the Greater Bay Area.

Doo Hoi-kem

Hong Kong table tennis player Doo to be flag bearer at Games closing ceremony

Closing ceremony scheduled to start at 8pm in Shenzhen, bringing to close almost two weeks of sporting action.

China Future Tech briefing

Robotics | China’s humanoid robots enter workforce as Tesla wait goes on

Xpeng, Unitree and other Chinese robot makers are nearing mass production of humanoid units as problems including hands delay Elon Musk’s plans.

China’s humanoid robots enter workforce as Tesla wait goes on
Cheung Ka-long

The rise of fencing, a Hong Kong sport obsession – an infographic

Explore fencing - once a niche sport in Hong Kong, but now more popular because of gold-winning performances.

The rise of fencing, a Hong Kong sport obsession – an infographic
Ceci lee

Diary of a champion: Ceci Lee eyeing Asian Games, knows she must work harder

Three-gold National Games cyclist says she has learned there is much room for improvement, and that ‘I need to trust and believe in myself’.

Ma Long

Record-breaker Ma Long leads Beijing to National Games table tennis team gold

Victory over Shanghai sees the veteran win his fifth gold medal in his sixth appearance at the multi-sport event.

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