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Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme Offers Cash Incentives to Outstanding Athletes at Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games
Flag Presentation Ceremony (Photo: Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China) Read More
Flag Presentation Ceremony (Photo: Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China) Read More
The HKSI and The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) jointly launched the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme (the Scheme) in 2023. The Scheme aims to encourage and recognise Hong Kong outstanding athletes by providing cash incentives for their achievements at Major Games.
The three-year Scheme covers several multi-sport games, including the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, scheduled to be held from 6 to 22 February 2026 in Milano and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. The cash incentives for Hong Kong athletes at this Games are listed as follows (HK$):
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Events Achievements
 |
Individual | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | 6,000,000 | 12,000,000 |
| Silver | 3,000,000 | 6,000,000 |
| Bronze | 1,500,000 | 3,000,000 |
| 4th | 750,000 | 1,500,000 |
| 5th-8th | 375,000 | 750,000 |
The HKSI thanks the HKJC for its continued support in fostering the development of elite sports in Hong Kong and appreciating Hong Kong athletes through the Scheme. The HKSI extends its best wishes to all athletes for outstanding performances and the achievement of their full potential at the Games.
Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme
Established by the HKSI in 1994, the Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme offers cash incentives to outstanding local athletes competing at Major Games, recognising their dedication and achievements.
In 2023, the HKJC once again supported the HKSI and jointly launched the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme for a three-year term. The Scheme provides financial incentives to acknowledge the exceptional achievements of local athletes competing at the Olympic Games, Olympic Winter Games, Paralympic Games, Paralympic Winter Games, World University Games, Winter World University Games, Asian Games, Asian Winter Games, Asian Para Games, National Games, National Winter Games and National Games for Persons with Disabilities.