Nearly 70% of sports associations to include 'Hong Kong, China' in registered names

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A majority (70%) of member associations under the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC), have completed the process of changing their registered association names to include "Hong Kong, China".

According to the release, 58 member associations, out of a total of 83, have changed their registered association names to include "Hong Kong, China" as requested. The associations that have yet to make the changes are currently following up on the process, which is expected to complete within this year.

As some member associations may need more time to complete the process, SF&OC has allowed these associations to complete the relevant process as soon as practicable. SF&OC will continue to provide the necessary assistance if needed.

This comes after a review conducted late last year on the progress of changing names revealed that a number of member associations have yet to include "Hong Kong, China" in their registered association names. In this connection, a circular was issued to all member associations, advising them that they should participate in international sports activities in the name of "Hong Kong, China". They were requested to complete the process of revising their registered association names before 1 July.

Hong Kong Football Association was also requested to include “China” in their official organisation names. Pui Kwan-kay, chairperson of the Hong Kong Football Association, told The Standard previously that despite the HKFA not being renamed since the handover of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong football team has been using the name “Hong Kong, China” at international competitions. He added that the renaming process is necessary and would soon call for a general meeting to initiate the process.

Back in 1997, the Amateur Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong adopted the name "The Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China". The International Olympic Committee subsequently confirmed the representation of Hong Kong, China Teams in international sports events.

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