“BOC Life 6th Trampoline Asian Championships 2024" Over 120 Elite Trampoline Athletes from 12 Asian Countries & Regions Showcasing Excellence in Hong Kong
11 April 2024
Title sponsored by BOC Group Life Assurance Company Limited (BOC Life) and organised by The Gymnastics Association of Hong Kong, China, "BOC Life 6th Trampoline Asian Championships 2024" will take place in Hong Kong for the first time on 11th and 12th May, 2024. 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 authorization from the Federation Internationale De Gymnastique (FIG) and the Asian Gymnastics Union (AGU). Bringing together over 120 top trampoline athletes from 12 Asian countries and regions, this two-day competition promises to showcase the exceptional skills and talent of Asian trampoline elites, as well as compete for the qualification matches for the Paris Olympics.
Mr. Wilson Tang, Chief Executive of BOC Life, the title sponsor of the event shared, "BOC Life is honoured to be the title sponsor of the ‘6th Trampoline Asian Championships 2024’ which will be held for the first time in Hong Kong. Together with the Gymnastics Association of Hong Kong, China, we are proud to support this prestigious sporting event that brings together elite tampolinists from 12 Asian countries and regions. Through this sponsorship, we promote the challenging and fun-filled sport of trampoline, while creating more opportunities for young athletes in Hong Kong to develop their sporting potential and talent, and cultivate a new generation that dares to break boundaries, challenges themselves, and strives for excellence. This will embody the Olympic motto of ‘Faster, Higher, Stronger’ and making contributions towards nurturing future elite trampolinists and Olympic medalists for Hong Kong."
Mr. Kenneth Fok Kai Kong, JP, the President of the Gymnastics Association of Hong Kong, China, representing the organising committee, also expressed, "The Trampoline Asian Championships serves as a premier platform for showcasing talent and fostering competition. Through hosting this significant trampoline event for the first time in Hong Kong, our aim is to promote trampoline sports and raise awareness among the citizens of Hong Kong. Additionally, it provides an opportunity for local athletes to engage in exchanges and competitions with world-class athletes, enhancing their skills and striving to become top contenders for medals. We hope that trampoline sports will become an elite program at the Hong Kong Sports Institute."
During the press conference to announce the championships, Mr. Li Xiaopeng was appointed to be the ambassador for promoting the event. Coach Lam Pak Leung, the head coach of the Hong Kong Trampoline Team, also led a group of Hong Kong trampoline athletes, including Lee Kwun Wai, Liu Kit Ying Jennifer, Lai Shun Hey Marcus, to perform a professional and exciting trampoline demonstration. They showcased their skills and demonstrated their determination to compete for medals.
To enhance the promotion of trampoline activities, the organising committee will set up various experiential activities in different areas throughout Hong Kong starting from late April. From 24th April to 12th May, there will be experiential activities at Tsuen Wan Plaza, allowing the public to experience the fun of trampoline.