Jockey Club champions sports for all with Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong leg sponsorship to foster social cohesion
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After a four-year hiatus, the FIVB Volleyball Nations League made a long-awaited return to Hong Kong this month. From June 13 to 18, eight world-class teams gathered at the Hong Kong Coliseum to compete for final-round qualification in a thrilling display of athleticism and teamwork.
Not only volleyball enthusiasts and sports fans but also students and community members with physical disabilities came together to witness the action-packed event.
The FIVB Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong leg was organised by the Volleyball Association of Hong Kong, China. The event’s official community partner was The Hong Kong Jockey Club, reflecting the Club’s commitment to supporting community engagement and promoting healthy activities.
The event got off to a superb start as the China women’s national team claimed a straight-sets victory over Canada with a score of 3-0, setting the tone for an intense and thrilling competition.
Following the tournament’s opening ceremony, the Club Steward Dr Silas Yang was presented with a volleyball signed by the China women’s national team players by President of Volleyball Association of Hong Kong, China Wilfred Ng, in appreciation for the Club’s valuable contribution to the Jockey Club Volleyball Community Programmes. The programmes enable community members to experience world-class volleyball first-hand and participate as volunteers and audience members.
The programmes offered up to 200 volunteers the opportunity to assist in various activities related to the competition, such as welcoming participating national teams, venue set-up, and promotional activities.
In the run-up to the competition on June 10, the In Touch with the China Volleyball National Team event took place, providing an opportunity for the public, students, and visually impaired individuals to participate in a practice session with the national team. Drawing in around 3,000 attendees, the event was highly popular…