Zhou Jinqiang, vice president of the Chinese Olympic Committee and a member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), said athletes from the national team who attended the sports park’s opening last week were very impressed with the new facility.
“If possible, of course we hope to organise some international events and sports exchange activities between Hong Kong and the mainland at the sports park,” Zhou told RTHK on the sidelines of the “Two Sessions”.
Zhou also said preparations for the National Games are going well, adding that it will be an important milestone in China’s development as a leading sports nation.
This year’s National Games will be co-hosted by Guangdong, Macau and Hong Kong.
Liu Guoliang, president of the Chinese Table Tennis Association and also a CPPCC member, highlighted Hong Kong’s strong performance in table tennis over the past year.
Liu, who also chairs the World Table Tennis (WTT) Board, said the SAR may play host to the WTT finals this year.
“I’m really looking forward to having table tennis competitions at this new sports venue and have been following its development closely. Hong Kong’s table tennis development has been excellent with widespread participation. This year’s WTT finals may also be held in Hong Kong,” he said.
Liu also expressed confidence that the National Games will lead to major breakthroughs in sports and tourism in the Greater Bay Area.
