[Hong Kong, June 26, 2023] i-CABLECommunications Limited (i-CABLE) (stock code 1097) has acquired exclusivebroadcast right of Asian Games in Hong Kong for 7 consecutive years and hashosted the inauguration ceremony for “The 19th Asian GamesHangzhou” today, announced the Hangzhou Asian Games will be livebroadcasted through its 3 free TV channels, Hong Kong International BusinessChannel(HKIBC) (Channel 76), HOY TV (Channel 77), and HOY Infotainment (Channel78). The ceremony was officiatedby The Hon CHEUK Wing-hing, GBS, JP, Deputy Chief Secretary forAdministration; Mr. Fang Jiangming, Deputy Commissioner, Office of theCommissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic ofChina in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Mr. Clarence LEUNG Wang-ching, BBS, JP, UnderSecretary for Home and Youth Affairs; Mr Lin Nan, Deputy Director-General ofthe Publicity, Cultural and Sports Department of the Liaison Office of theCentral People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Mr. Timothy T. T. FOK, GBS, JP, President of the Sports Federation & OlympicCommittee of Hong Kong, China; Mr. Kenneth K.K. Fok, JP, Chef de Mission ofHong Kong delegation for the Hangzhou Asian Games; Mr. TSANG On Yip, Patrick,Vice-chairman and Executive Director, i-CABLE Communications Limited, and the management of i-CABLE CommunicationsLimited.
Mr. Tsang On-yip, Patrick, said it is honouredfor acquiring the exclusive broadcast rights for the Asian Games for the 7th year in a row. TheHangzhou Asian Games will be broadcasted across 3 free TV channels, with HOY TVproviding live broadcasting for over 12 hoursstarting from 9am daily. The Group will pursueits professionalism and provide objective commentary on the most anticipatedevent, to cheer on the athletes in Hangzhou Asian Games and spread the nationalpassion for sports. Additionally, the Group has also specially prepared aseries of lead-in programmes to keep viewers abreast of the latest news.
The Hon CHEUK Wing-hing, GBS, JP, congratulatedi-CABLE for receiving the exclusive broadcasting rights of the Asian Games inHong Kong for the 7th consecutive year. He said, “Every time a major sports eventcomes around, our city becomes very passionate. Hong Kong’s athletes haveachieved countless successes in international and regional competitions inrecent years, which has boosted the public’s interest in sports. i-CABLE hasbeen providing viewers with a wide range of TV programmes, and its free TVchannels have been broadcasting sought-after live sports. We wish the HongKong, China delegation great success in the Asian Games. The broadcast of theAsian Games on the 3 free TV channels of i-CABLE have been well-received andboosted harmony and positivity in the city.”
Mr. Timothy T. T. FOK, GBS, JP, cheered on Asian Games’ athletes. He said, “This is the third timeof our country hosting the Asian Games, surely making it an exciting year. Asthe President of SF&OC, I have full confidence in the Hong Kong, Chinateam. With 90 days to go before the opening of the Asian Games, I hope that theathletes will maintain good mental and physical health and will make the mostout of their training. I also hope that sports will be the glue to ourcommunity, who will come together to cheer for the athletes as they show offtheir talent and training on a world stage. Finally, I hope that i-CABLE willcontinue to deliver professional and objective broadcasting of the HangzhouAsian Games through its various platforms so that more viewers can enjoy theevent.”
Mr. Kenneth K.K. Fok, JP, Head of Hong Kongdelegation of The 19th Asian Games Hangzhou is hopeful towards the event. He said, “This is the thirdtime our country hosted the Asian Games, with more than 900 athletes in theNational Team and more than 800 athletes from Hong Kong – these are veryimpressive numbers. As team leader, I expect that we would achieve the bestresults. Aside from winning medals, I hope that the event will put into thespotlight an athlete’s journey. From preparation to the event itself – everystep is essential. In additional to traditional events, a number of novelcategories will be included in Asian Games this year – many favoured by youngpeople. I am looking forward to these events rising to the global stage. I hopethat when we go to Hangzhou in 90 days, both our teams and athletes will beready to compete in Hangzhou and win big for our city.”
Mr. TSANG On-yip, Patrick, Vice-chairman andExecutive Director, i-CABLE Communications Limited, said, “With i-CABLE’s rich experience inbroadcasting the Asian Games and our professional team of journalists andproducers, we hope to support Hong Kong athletes, meanwhile, to spread thepassion for Hong Kong sports and the Hangzhou Asian Games, and spread the joyof the event around the city. In addition, we have been working with the foodand beverage industry and major shopping malls across Hong Kong to strengthenthe ties between the Group with the city and to unite the community spirit forAsian Games. We wish our athletes the best of luck in the Hangzhou Asian Gamesand hope they will bring glory to Hong Kong! We also wish the Hangzhou AsianGames great success and hope for another year of Asian Games brimming withChinese elements.”
Hangzhou Asian Games sees New Sports Categories
Hong Kong Breakdancing Representative B-Boy C Plus Shows Offhis Moves
A number of new sports categories, including baseball,softball, karate, sport climbing, e-sports and breakdancing, which will rise tothe world stage for the first time at the Paris Olympic Games 2024, areincluded in the 19thAsian Games Hangzhou. Hong KongBreakdancing Representative B-Boy C Plus, who ranked top 32 at the WDSFBreakdancing World Series – a Hong Kong record was invited to perform with histeammates during the inauguration ceremony. They were met with a standingovation at the event. B-BoyC Plus, currently ranked 62nd in the world, will soon represent HongKong in the Asian Games’ Breakdancing Competition. He shared his goals andoutlook for the event and said, “I am really looking forward to the AsianGames, which has offered us break-dancers a great opportunity to bring ourskills to the world by adding in a new category this year. We are preparing forthe Asian Games every day and hope to win medals with your support.”
Seasoned Members of the City’s Sports Industry cheer on LocalAthletes for the Hangzhou Asian Games
The ceremony was graced by numerous esteemed athletes, including:Mr. Wong Kam-po, HongKong cycling legend; Ms. Ceci Lee Sze Wing, Hong Kong Cycling athlete; Ms.Leung Po Sum, Hong Kong Judo athlete; Ms. Yue Nga Yan Tiffany, Hong Kong trackand field athlete; Mr. Oscar Coggins & Ms. Hilda Choi Yan Yin, Hong Kongtriathlon athletes, who shared with the audience their competition experienceand words of encouragement to Hong Kong athletes. Mr. Wong Kam-po shared hisprevious experience and encouraged Hong Kong athletes. He said, “All athletes should aim for medals, butfirst-time participants may be affected by the event’s atmosphere. Athletesmust stay focused and bring their A-game from their training.” The eventalso featured insights and sharing from programme hosts, experts andcommentators, including Ms. Yip Pui Yin, Ms. Vivian Wing Yu Ma, Ms. Maisy MaHiu Ching, Ms. Stephanie Ho Ngan Si and Mr. Lau Kin Kee. Ms. Maisy Ma Hiu Ching said she ishonoured to participate in the Hangzhou Asian Games for the first time as aformer Winter Olympics athlete.
Pioneering Lead-in Programmes Series to Fuel a Passion forSports in the City
To ensure audiences stay abreast of the Hangzhou Asian Games,i-CABLE will live broadcast the event on HOY TV for over 12 hours startingfrom 9am daily, and HKIBC for 3 consecutive hours starting from 3pm daily. HOYInfotainment, meanwhile, will deliver first-hand news of every Hong Kong victoryin real time. The mobile application of the Group will also live streammultiple exciting events and provide push notifications to inform the public ofthe latest game results. As well, HOY TV and HOY Infotainment will also debutspecial lead-in programmes such as《亞運來了》 (20 episodes fromMay to June);《亞運直”杭”》 (13episodes from June to September);《杭州最前線》(5 episodes starting in September) as well as《香港人在亞運》(8 episodes from June to September).
The 19th Asian Games Hangzhou will gather the region’s elite athletes in Hangzhou, fromSeptember 23 to October 8, 2023, where they will compete for 483 gold medalsacross 40 major and 61 sub-events over the course of 15 days. The SportsFederation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China predicts to send 860-plusHong Kong athletes to the event, a record highsince Hong Kong first joined theAsian Games in 1954. These athletes will join events such as swimming,football, field hockey, baseball, basketball, rugby, water sports, dragon boat,fencing, e-sports, cycling, gymnastics and karate, to name but a few. The Group’s3 free TV channels will stay abreast all these events via live broadcast.
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