First ever Paralympic Day to be held in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Paralympic Committee and Sports Association for the Physically Disabled (HKPC&SAPD) have announced that their country’s inaugural Paralympic Day will be held on 29 May at the Hong Kong Sports Institute.

The event coincides with the 100-days-to-go mark of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Activities during the Hong Kong Paralympic Day include an opening ceremony, exhibition, para-sports demonstration and trials. The general public is welcome to join with free admission. Participants who complete online enrollment before next Friday (6 May) will receive a souvenir.

The announcement exemplifies the HKPC&SAPD’s continuing dedication toward enabling their para-athletes to achieve sporting excellence, as well as encouraging persons with impairments to participate in sports activities.

From 2016 onwards, the HKPC&SAPD will organise the “Hong Kong Paralympic Day” once every two years. The aims are to raise public awareness about para-sports in the country; advocate public support for development of para-sports; encourage people with physical impairments to participate in sports; and seek new talents to receive further sports training.

More details on the Hong Kong Paralympic Day can be found on the event website.