The "BOC Life 6th Trampoline Asian Championships 2024" (The Championships) made its historic debut in Hong Kong today, unveiling the two-day competitions with over 120 top trampoline athletes from 12 Asian countries and regions gathered to compete for the Paris Olympics qualifications.
The Championships is title sponsored by BOC Group Life Assurance Company Limited (BOC Life) and organised by The Gymnastics Association of Hong Kong, China. This esteemed event, supported by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, HKSAR Government with the Arts and Sport Development Fund (ASDF) (Sports Portion), has received official authorisation from the Federation Internationale De Gymnastique (FIG) and the Asian Gymnastics Union (AGU). Committed to promoting the sports development in Hong Kong, BOC Life is thrilled to create more avenues for Hong Kong’s young athletes to develop their sporting potential and talent through this unique opportunity. Members of the public could also experience the challenging yet fun-filled trampoline sport through the trampoline experiential activities provided in the communities during the Championships.
Mr. Wilson Tang, Chief Executive of BOC Life, shared at the opening ceremony, "We are thrilled to join hands with the Gymnastics Association of Hong Kong, China, to host this tournament in Hong Kong for the first time, and see the Championships that brings together over 120 trampoline elites from 12 Asian countries and regions, offering unique platforms not only to showcase their exceptional trampoline skills and talent, but also enhance exchanges and collaborations across the participating Asian countries and regions, creating pinnacle experiences of trampoline sports in Asia.”
Mr. Kenneth Fok Kai Kong, JP, the President of the Gymnastics Association of Hong Kong, China, representing the organising committee, also expressed, "This event is not only a grand celebration of trampoline sports but also an important platform to strengthen the exchange and cooperation of trampoline sports in the Asian region. Athletes will showcase their skills and talents here while competing with outstanding players from across Asia, collectively elevating the level and quality of trampoline sports. The hosting of the Trampoline Asian Championships once again demonstrates the status and strength of Hong Kong in the international sports arena."
Taking place on 11th and 12th May, 2024 at the Tsuen Wan Sports Centre, the “BOC Life 6th Trampoline Asian Championships 2024” is a remarkable showcase of Hong Kong’s significance in the Asian sports arena. The Championships attracted over 120 top trampoline athletes from 12 Asian countries and regions to compete for the 2024 Paris Olympics qualification through the tournament. In addition to the exciting competition among the elite trampolinists and medalists from the Asian Games, spectators can also support and cheering for the Hong Kong trampoline teams onsite.
During the opening ceremony, Mr. Liu Xing, a member of the Trampoline Technical Committee of the International Gymnastics Federation and Chairman of the Asian Gymnastics Union Trampoline Technical Committee, hosted the oath-taking ceremony for the athletes, coaches, and judges. Mr. Pui Kwan Kay SBS BBS MH, the Honorary President of the Gymnastics Association of Hong Kong, China, commissioned Ms. He Wenna and Mr. Lu Chunlong, the Beijing Olympic trampoline champions as the Honorary Ambassadors of the Championships. Ms. He Wenna, and the distinguished Mr. Lu Chunlong, also shared their indelible journey and profound insights from their Olympics experiences, enlightened all the participating Asian trampolinists. Mr. Sun Zhaomin, Deputy-Director General of Department of Publicity, Cultural and Sports Affairs, Liaison Office of The Central People's Government in The Hong Kong S.A.R, Mr. LIU Xing, Trampoline Gymnastics Technical Committee; Trampoline Technical President of International Gymnastics Federation; Asian Gymnastics Union and Dr. Simon Fung, Chairperson of The Gymnastics Association of Hong Kong, China also officiated at the opening ceremony.
The finals and award presentation ceremony of the BOC Life 6th Trampoline Asian Championships will be held from 15:30 to 16:30 on 12th May 2024 (Sunday). The organiser also provides experiential activities at Tsuen Wan Plaza, “Dream Big Jump High”, for citizens to experience the fun of trampoline.
