"M" Mark status awarded to two events
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The month of November will be an exhilarating month for major sports events. The Major Sports Events Committee (MSEC) has awarded "M" Mark status to the following two major sports events that will be held in November: the 2019 World Rowing Coastal Championships, presented by Dah Sing Bank (November 1 to 3), and the YONEX-SUNRISE Hong Kong Open Badminton Championships 2019 part of the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 500 (November 12 to 17).
The Chairman of the MSEC, Mr Karl Kwok, said today (October 25) that these events, like all "M" Mark events, will add colour and vibrancy to Hong Kong and help attract more visitors.
"'M' Mark events showcase Hong Kong's capability to host world-class events and reinforce its position as the events capital of Asia," Mr Kwok said.
"'M' Mark events also help generate economic benefits for Hong Kong by attracting tourists. They also instil a sustainable sporting culture in the community and help foster a sense of pride and social cohesion," he added.
The "M" Mark System was launched in 2004 to help local national sports associations organise more major sports events and nurture them into sustainable undertakings. Sports events meeting the assessment criteria will be granted "M" Mark status by the MSEC. Funding support will also be provided to some of the event organisers.
The number of recognised "M" Mark events increased from four in 2005 to 12 in 2018. So far, around $184.61 million has been approved to support recognised "M" Mark events.
For details of other "M" Mark events, please visit www.mevents.org.hk.
Ends/Friday, October 25, 2019
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