The 2024 Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup Hong Kong, China will be held from March 15 to 17. It is the second time in three years for the city to host the international track cycling event at the Hong Kong Velodrome in Tseung Kwan O. Tickets, ranging in price from HK$50 to HK$200, will go on sale via URBTIX on February 15, with prices of concession tickets ranging from HK$30 to HK$100. For details, please visit the official website: www.ucitnationscup.hk.

The Cycling Association of Hong Kong, China (CAHK) held a press conference for the 2024 Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup – Hong Kong, China today, with the attendance of CAHK President Dr. Raymond LEUNG Cheong-ming, MH, JP, Chairman Mr. LEUNG Hung-tak, MH, Organising Committee Chairman Mr. Simon LEUNG Chi-Wa as well as Mr. Wilfred NG Sau-kei, GBS, MH, JP, Chairman of the Major Sports Events Committee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. together with Hong Kong, China Team members and coach were also present.

The hosting of the Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup demonstrates CAHK’s continued commitment to showcasing the sports elite athletes following the previous successful hosting of three legs of the World Cup series, the first ever Nations Cup in 2021 and the 2017 World Championships. The event is proud of being an “M” Mark event that helps enhance the image of Hong Kong as Asia’s sports event capital.  The “M” Mark awarded by the Major Sports Events Committee, symbolising intense, spectacular and signature event in the territory sports calendar.

The 2024 Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup is one of the qualifying races for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and will attract participation of top riders from around the world. It is estimated that over 400 cyclists from 40 countries and regions will be in Hong Kong for the event. There are altogether three stages of the Track Nations Cup this year, with Hong Kong sandwiched between the opening stage in Adelaide, Australia, which held from February 2 to 4, and the final stage in Milton, Canada, which runs from April 12 to 14. Top world teams including Great Britain, Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Australia, the United States, Colombia and Japan, as well as hosts Hong Kong, China and the Chinese national team, have already signed up for the exciting event. We hope everyone will come to support the Nations Cup and the Hong Kong, China team.

To bring more diversity to the Track Nations Cup, an Expo will be held outside the Velodrome from March 16 to 17, offering bicycle-themed games, activities and exhibition booths to provide the public with entertainment opportunities while watching the action unfold on the velodrome track. As the Official Community Partner of the Track Nations Cup, The Hong Kong Jockey Club will be organising the Jockey Club Track Cycling Community Engagement Campaign. The Community Engagement Campaign includes visits to primary and secondary schools to introduce the event, as well as the staging of E-Bike competitions. There will also be guided tours and cheer groups for the Hong Kong team during the competition, to raise public awareness of the Track Nations Cup and to promote track cycling knowledge to the younger generation. In addition, the Community Engagement Campaign will also offer 3,300 free tickets through local non-governmental organizations and schools, to marginalised members of the community including the visually impaired, students with special educational needs as well as senior citizens, inviting them to experience the excitement of the competitions. The programme is set to benefit over 11,000 participants.

“It’s been three years since Hong Kong last held the Nations Cup during COVID-19,” Dr. Raymond LEUNG, president of The Cycling Association of Hong Kong, China, said. “We were facing a lot of difficulties, but with the effort and support from the government, sponsors, supporting organizations and our volunteers, we managed to stage the ‘bubble’ event. I’d say the only regret was that our citizens were not able to watch the action unfold from the stands and show their support. So, for us to stage this cycling event again, I hope the fans can show their support to the Hong Kong team by watching the Nations Cup.”

Having been training in Australia in recent months, Hong Kong cyclists Ceci LEE Sze-wing and MOW Ching-yin revealed the team had been training well. “A new acting head coach Mr. Hervé DAGORNE  took the helm following the retirement of SHEN Jinkang, and the training differs from the old days. But this has been good for us as it will inspire us to make progress. I hope that with the cheering of our fans, I can achieve my best [Nations Cup] events and fight for Olympic qualification.”

Tickets for the 2024 Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup - Hong Kong, China will be on sale at URBTIX (online @ www.urbtix.hk /Ticketing office/Phone) on February 15. Citizens can also purchase tickets at the Hong Kong Velodrome box office during designated periods. Standard ticket prices range from HK$50 to HK$200, while concession ticket prices range from HK$30 to HK$100 (Discounts only apply to children below the age of 12, senior citizens aged 60 or above, disabled persons and full-time students). A 20% discount applies for any purchase of two or more tickets in one transaction. For ticketing details, please log on to official website www.ucitnationscup.hk or call 6824 8734.

Details for 2024 Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup - Hong Kong, China