The Main Media Centre (MMC) in Hong Kong competition region of the 15th National Games (NG) will officially commence its operation tomorrow (Oct. 26), and will stay open until Nov. 23.
Upholding the spirit of implementation of green initiatives in organizing the 15th NG, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG), the MMC is converted from the Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Sports Centre (SYSMPSC).
The MMC consists of the Main Press Centre and the International Broadcast Centre. The former provides work stations, press positions, a press conference room and other facilities for registered media and broadcasters, and will live broadcast competitions as well as provide live results and information about the competitions. The International Broadcast Centre will serve as the main broadcast control room of the 15th NG, 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG, and will be operated by the host broadcaster, China Central Television, for consolidating broadcast signals from all venues in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. Four rights-holding broadcasters, including three local free television broadcasters and Radio Television Hong Kong, have been conferred the broadcasting rights, enabling them to broadcast the 15th NG for free locally.
Hundreds of Mainland and overseas media practitioners are expected to visit Hong Kong for coverage of the 15th NG, 12th NGD, and the 9th NSOG. The MMC, located next to Victoria Harbour, will allow media to incorporate Hong Kong's iconic scenery into their coverage, showcasing the city's charm. The MMC also features a distinctive "Hong Kong Street" dining area, serving local cuisine. There is also a National Games History Gallery, showcasing the history of the National Games, and a licensed merchandise retail shop selling limited-edition merchandise and souvenirs.
In addition, shuttle bus service is provided at the MMC for registered media traveling to and from various competition venues and hotels for media.
After the 15th NG, the SYSMPSC will be transformed into the MMC of the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG. Four competition events of the NSOG are hosted by the Hong Kong competition region, namely the NGD events boccia, wheelchair fencing, para table tennis (TT11), and NSOG event table tennis.
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