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Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme Offers Cash Incentives to Outstanding Athletes at Rhine-Ruhr 2025 World University Games
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 honour Hong Kong athletes by providing cash incentives for their outstanding achievements at Major Games.
The three-year Scheme covers several Multi-sport Games, including the upcoming World University Games, scheduled to be held from 16 to 27 July 2025 in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany. The cash incentives for Hong Kong medallists at this Games are listed as follows (HK$):
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Events Achievements
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Individual | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | 500,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Silver | 250,000 | 500,000 |
| Bronze | 100,000 | 200,000 |
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 wishes the athletes success in unleashing their full potential and achieving remarkable results 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, Winter Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Winter Paralympic 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. To date, over HK$73.62 million has been awarded.