Hong Kong in big push to promote Kai Tak Sports Park ahead of opening, says John Lee

Chief executive says authorities are ‘making every effort to promote the largest sports infrastructure project in Hong Kong’s history’

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Kai Tak Sports Park, which includes a 50,000-seat stadium, is set to open next year. Photo: Eugene Lee

Published: 11:10pm, 23 Sep 2024

Hong Kong authorities are “making every effort” to promote Kai Tak Sports Park ahead of its opening next year, the city’s leader has said.

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Monday that the government had “always actively invested resources to support sports development in Hong Kong”.

“We are making every effort to promote the largest sports infrastructure project in Hong Kong’s history – Kai Tak Sports Park,” he said.

“The park will be inaugurated next year, providing various sports facilities for public use and exceptional venues for hosting world-class events, promoting sports development and large-scale events in Hong Kong.”

Lee was speaking at an event organised by the local sports industry to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

The long-awaited sports park is set to open in March, with British rock band Coldplay taking the stage at a new 50,000-seat stadium there for three nights in April, confirming a Post report.

Chief Executive John Lee addresses a sports event to marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Photo: May Tse