Honors 2026丨Kai Tak Sports Park Director Yu Tat-sung awarded the Chief Executive’s Commendation for Community Service, in recognition of contributions to preparations for the National Games

The government today commended a number of individuals from various sectors. Among them, Yu Tat-chung, Director (Security and Critical Computer Systems) of the Kai Tak Sports Park, was awarded the Chief Executive's Commendation for Community Service in recognition of his contributions to the preparatory work for the 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities, and the 9th National Special Olympics. He expressed his honor and stated:

"This honor is by no means personal—it is the result of the collective efforts of the entire team. From frontline operational staff to the logistics support team, every colleague's professional dedication and steadfast commitment have been an indispensable part of our success. I sincerely thank the National Games Coordination Office of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau for their meticulous guidance, as well as the strong support from various government departments, volunteer teams, and the general public. It is precisely through the seamless cooperation and concerted efforts of all sectors of society that the various events of the National Games were conducted efficiently, orderly, and safely."

The Sports Park noted that the National Games, jointly hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, represent a significant milestone in promoting regional sports cooperation and integrated development. As one of the main venues for the Hong Kong competition zone, the park undertook the important task of hosting multiple events, including men's handball, rugby sevens, fencing, and the Paralympic sport of boccia. During the event preparation process, the park's team faced multiple challenges, including the technical requirements of different sports events, international-standard venue specifications, cross-regional operational models, and complex tasks such as security, transportation, crowd management, and information system management during the events. In addition, cross-departmental collaboration was required, working closely with the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Police, the Fire Services Department, the Transport Department, and medical emergency units to ensure smooth coordination of all arrangements. At the same time, efficient communication was maintained with sports associations, event organizing committees, and relevant stakeholders to complete all high-standard preparatory work within a limited timeframe.

Yu Tat-chung: Continue to uphold the spirit of continuous improvement to promote the development of Hong Kong's sports industry

Yu Tat-chung noted that the preparation period for the National Games coincided with the critical phase of the Kai Tak Sports Park's completion and gradual operation. The park was in a stage of exploration and optimization in areas such as facility operations, alignment with competition standards, and internal process establishment. In addition, differences in competition rules, technical standards, and operational models between regions necessitated extensive coordination, testing, and adjustments to meet the requirements of national-level events. During this process, the professional advice provided by sports experts, as well as multiple cross-institutional drills and tests, greatly enhanced the overall efficiency and quality of preparations, providing important guarantees for the smooth conduct of the events.

Looking ahead, Yu Tat-chung said that the Kai Tak Sports Park will continue to uphold the spirit of continuous improvement, fully supporting the SAR government's sports development strategy to promote the popularization, elitism, eventization, professionalization, and industrialization of Hong Kong's sports industry. At the same time, the park will actively introduce more international sports, cultural, and entertainment events, deepening the synergistic benefits of "sports + tourism" and "events + tourism," driving economic growth and enhancing Hong Kong's international image.

Earlier this morning, the Sports Park held its first flag-raising ceremony for the July 1 return anniversary and a sports experience workshop since its opening at the Central Plaza. The atmosphere was lively, attracting a large number of citizens to participate. Amid the solemn flag-raising ceremony and diverse sports experiences, everyone shared in the festive joy and demonstrated community cohesion.