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Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme Offers Cash Incentives to Outstanding Athletes at the 15th National Games
Flag presentation ceremony for HKSAR Delegation to 15th National Games. (Photo: Information Services Department) 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 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 15th National Games, co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao with the main competition period running from 9 to 21 November 2025. 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 | 750,000 | 1,500,000 |
| Silver | 375,000 | 750,000 |
| Bronze | 150,000 | 300,000 |
Chairman of the HKJC, The Hon Liao Cheung-kong, Martin GBM GBS JP said that the Club’s sponsorship of the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme underlines its commitment to the development of local athletes. “Sport empowers and inspires people, providing essential physical and psychological benefits,” he said. “The Club is eager to foster a culture of public participation in sport at both community and elite levels, in keeping with our mission to act continuously for the betterment of society. The remarkable achievements of our athletes in national and international competitions in recent years and the determination, perseverance and willpower they demonstrated have made us proud. On behalf of the Club, I wish the HKSAR team every success and trust they will do their best to contribute to the great success of the 15th National Games.”
Chairman of the HKSI, Mr Tang King-shing GBS PDSM expressed his appreciation for the remarkable achievements of Hong Kong athletes in recent Major Games. “We are deeply grateful to the HKJC for its unwavering support in fostering elite sports development in Hong Kong. With the National Games fast approaching, the HKJC has further strengthened its sponsorship under the Scheme, demonstrating robust support and recognition for local athletes. The HKSI extends its best wishes to all athletes; may they seize the home advantage, reach their full potential and excel 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, nearly HK$76 million has been awarded.