Group 1 - The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has pledged financial support of HKD 450 million to the Hong Kong delegation for the 15th National Games and the 12th National Paralympic Games, demonstrating its commitment to national sports events and collaboration with local governments [1] - The signing of the memorandum between HKJC and the Guangdong Provincial Sports Bureau aims to support equestrian events and related activities for the National Games, promoting a "green, shared, open, and clean" event [2] - HKJC will leverage its extensive experience in hosting world-class equestrian events to enhance the quality of the equestrian competitions at the National Games, focusing on six key areas including venue design and horse welfare [2] Group 2 - A cooperation agreement was signed between HKJC and the Guangdong Huangcun Sports Training Center, which will involve investment in facilities and shared use of equestrian resources to elevate the equestrian standards in the Greater Bay Area [3] - The Huangcun Training Center has been a key base for cultivating competitive sports talent in Guangdong and has collaborated with HKJC since 2015, providing professional training opportunities for aspiring jockeys [3] - The partnership aims to prepare for regular horse racing events at the Conghua Racecourse starting in 2026, contributing to the development of the national horse industry [3]

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has pledged HKD 450 million to support the 15th National Games and the 12th National Paralympic Games, demonstrating its commitment to national sports events and collaboration with the Hong Kong SAR government [1][3][6] Group 1: Financial Commitment - HKJC's total funding of HKD 450 million is aimed at supporting the organization of the National Games and the Paralympic Games in Hong Kong [1][3] - This funding positions HKJC as the sole "partner" organization for the Hong Kong region, with the highest level of sponsorship [3][6] Group 2: Event Significance - The National Games, held every four years, is the largest and highest-level comprehensive sports event in China, with this year's event being co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau for the first time [3][6] - The collaboration is seen as a unique opportunity to promote sports spirit and health within the Greater Bay Area [3] Group 3: Community Engagement and Support - HKJC's sponsorship will primarily fund volunteer service programs, community and school promotion activities, and provide viewing experiences for underprivileged groups and youth [6][7] - Approximately 100 HKJC volunteers will participate in the events, receiving about 13 hours of training to support the initiative [7] Group 4: Historical Context and Ongoing Support - HKJC has a history of supporting major regional and international sports events, including the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games [9] - The club has also invested in sports facilities and programs, such as the Hong Kong Sports Institute and the Sports Research Funding Program [9][10] Group 5: Event Schedule - The National Games will take place from November 9 to 21, 2023, with Hong Kong hosting eight competition events [9] - The Paralympic Games are scheduled for December 8 to 15, 2023, featuring four competitive events [10]

中新网成都6月23日电 题：英国教师化身"运动达人"：从体育感受中国新活力 作者 贺劭清 何美锟 王磊 "当今中国有各种各样的运动，你甚至可以每天一种运动，一个月不重样，从体育感受中国新活力。"23 日是国际奥林匹克日，在成都某健身房内，英国教师拉米亚屏气凝神、扎稳马步，双手握住近20斤重的 战绳，在动感音乐中，拉米亚交替摇晃双手，战绳如波涛般汹涌向前。 "一生都在运动"是拉米亚对自己的评价。2017年，拉米亚从伦敦来到成都，成为成都大学的一名教师。 8年来，运动贯穿了拉米亚在成都执教的每一天，而她也因运动与这座城市的人结下了深厚情谊。 "我因为热爱大熊猫而来，因为这里的人和运动留下。"拉米亚受访时坦言，"一旦你因为运动和中国人 成为朋友，你们就会分享彼此的文化，热爱的美食，运动的经验，这是我在中国遇到的最棒的事情之 一。"拉米亚因为运动结识了一大群好友，在这些朋友的影响下，她爱上了热力战绳、悬吊塑形等运动 课程。"有时候我来健身房运动，只因为我的中国朋友们在那里。" 拉米亚用"惊人"形容自己在成都生活的8年中所感受到的成都体育发展。她说，越来越多的绿道、公园 以及被利用起来的"金边银角"，让"家门口运动空间 ...