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Supporting Hong Kong’s Sports Development and Local Athletes
Henderson Land has been proactively promoting Hong Kong’s sports development over the years, supporting local athletes in pursuing their dreams and claiming glory for the city. Established in 2018 with donations from the Lee Shau Kee Foundation, the “Henderson Land Commendation Scheme for Elite Athletes” has given away nearly HK$39 million in cash incentives to Hong Kong athletes.
In recognition of the historic achievements of the Hong Kong, China Delegation at various major events including the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and the 14th National Games of the People's Republic of China, Henderson Land held two events to celebrate and honour the returning athletes.
The Group hosted a prize presentation ceremony for the “Henderson Land Commendation Scheme for Elite Athletes” at ifc mall in August 2021. During the ceremony, cash prizes were awarded to the medallists and those ranked among the top eight in their respective events at the Olympic Games. Members of the public also had the opportunity to meet and receive autographs from the athletes, including Siobhan Haughey and Lau Mo Sheung, Grace.
The Group also hosted a prize presentation ceremony cum celebration dinner in October 2021 with 30 winning athletes in attendance, including Cheung Ka Long, Edgar, Lee Wai Sze, Sarah, and Leung Yuk Wing. Henderson Land has rewarded the winning athletes with cash prizes totalling HK$23,725,000 to the athlete winners at the three Games.
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