New Kai Tak Sports Park officially opens

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park officially opened its doors to the public with a major celebration on Saturday, 1st March.

This new facility is slated to drive the development of the local sports sector whilst boosting the city’s economy.

KTSP chief executive John Sharkey remarked at the opening: “Hong Kong is better positioned to actively attract large-scale international events, drawing more visitors and investments, injecting new vitality into the development of sports and performing arts culture industries. We will make full use of the park’s international standard advanced sports facilities to assist the Hong Kong Government in realizing the vision of an international sports platform, developing the sports industry’s home court economy, and welcoming entertainment events to shine on the international stage at Kai Tak.”

A star-studded celebration

As all Hong Kong turned out for the official opening, attendees found themselves starstruck by a host of local and Mainland celebrities from the fields of sports, arts and culture, film, television, and music.

Featured performers gave audiences their all to celebrate the opening which revolved around four key segments.

The show began with energetic drumbeats and powerful dances, followed by dragon and lion dances entering the Stadium from all directions, symbolizing Hong Kong’s constant growth and development as a leading global metropolis. 

Afterwards, vocalists showcased the city’s boundless energy through song as the new landmark was unveiled for the world to see. 

A venue for world-class spectacles

Throughout the coming months, a variety of major sports and music events, as well as test matches for the National Games, have already been scheduled at the park. 

In November, the 15th National Games will feature competitions for the first time in Hong Kong, with four events taking place at Kai Tak Sports Park. 

Meanwhile the 12th National Disabled Persons’ Games and the 9th Special Olympics National Games will also be staged at Kai Tak.

According to Sharkey: “We will spare no effort to ensure the successful staging of the event. We are committed to becoming a vibrant new landmark, offering exhilarating and unforgettable world-class sports, entertainment, and leisure experiences for visitors from Hong Kong, Asia, and around the globe.”

To make events even more amazing, KTSP has forged long-term partnerships with renowned local and international enterprises. 

These collaborations will foster cooperation between the park and leading corporations, including its premier founding partner HSBC; founding partners CTF Life, Cathay, Coca-Cola, HKT, and Marriott Bonvoy, as well as other official partners and suppliers.