Nurturing Young Athletes

The four-day Watsons Athletic Club Annual Challenge was successfully held at the Wan Chai Sports Ground, attracting over 6,900 participants across 22 different competitive events. Since its establishment 35 years ago, Watsons Athletic Club has been dedicated to encouraging young people to actively engage in track and field activities, promoting sports development and youth engagement.

The annual challenge is recognised as one of the premier local youth athletics events, aiming to nurture track and field talent and bring glory to Hong Kong.

Best Athlete Award Winners:

Girls

• Luk Ching Shan U10
• Wong Bo Kiu Belinda U12
• Tsui Hoi Ching U14
• Cheng Tsz Yan, Ng Yuet Hei U16
• Jane Karlsson Christa Ming Suet U18
• Wong Hillary U20

Boys

• Ng Chun Ho Darrel U10
• Lui Yin Ton U12
• Wong Lok Man U14
• Cheung Cheuk Hei U16
• Sze Sum Tik, Wang Nok Wang U18
• Johannsson Magnus Prostur U20

Hong Kong Record-breaking Events:

• Boys U18 1500m - Wang Nok Wang 4:03.00 (Previous record: 4:04.07)
• Boys U18 3000m - Chung Tak Chak 8:53.80 (Previous record: 8:57.70)
• Boys U18 3000m - Wang Nok Wang 8:53.77 (Previous record: 8:57.70)
• Girls U18 400m Hurdles (0.762m) - Jane Karlsson Christa Ming Suet 63.65 (Previous record: 63.69)