Zheng Yongshun advocates the Hong Kong government to promote sports specialization to increase the salaries of athletes and purchase the broadcasting rights for the Asian Games full operation

Hong Kong athletes have achieved historical success in the Tokyo Olympics, setting off a sports boom in Hong Kong.

The DAB Legislative Council Member Zheng Yongshun today (10th) stated on the Hong Kong and Taiwan program that the development of sports in Hong Kong requires long-term consideration. He hopes that the Hong Kong government will invest resources to professionalize sports development, strengthen support for athletes’ retirement, and expand the expansion plan of sports academies, etc. .

He believes that the government's purchase of the broadcasting rights for the Tokyo Olympics will help promote the Olympic atmosphere. He hopes that the government will consider purchasing the broadcasting rights for the National Games and the Asian Games. He also suggested that Hong Kong and Taiwan should add sports channels to promote sports development.

Zheng Yongshun pointed out that in addition to athletes competing in sports competitions, the team behind them is also very important. He hopes that the government will strengthen the professionalization of sports development, including sports management, science, and medicine.

He believes that the government should improve the current salary and retirement arrangements for local athletes, and expand the current expansion plan for sports colleges, and even add branch schools.

He mentioned that many athletes have to make a choice between academics and full-time athletes. He hopes that more schools can cooperate with the development of elite athletes and help athletes take care of both academics and sports.

Regarding the popularization of sports, Zheng Yongshun pointed out that some people think that Hong Kong's sports facilities are insufficient and urge the government to renovate more sports venues and build venues that can meet the needs of emerging sports.

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