{"id":339,"date":"2026-09-18T13:36:49","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T13:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsletter2627.rid3450.org\/?p=339"},"modified":"2026-09-18T13:36:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T13:36:50","slug":"2026-elderly-esports-tournaments-experience-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsletter2627.rid3450.org\/?p=339","title":{"rendered":"2026 Elderly Esports Tournaments & Experience Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rotary Club of Smart Hong Kong Organizes “2026 Elderly Esports Tournaments & Experience Day”<\/strong> Promoting Technology for Good and Smart Healthy Living, Serving Nearly 3,000 Elderly Beneficiaries Cumulative<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On the morning of August 30, 2026 (Sunday), the Rotary Club of Smart Hong Kong grandly held the “2026 Elderly Esports Tournaments & Experience Day” at the Cyberport Cyberarena. Since its inception in 2018, this event has reached a new milestone. It aims to break public stereotypes surrounding traditional esports, advocate for “Technology for Good” and “Smart Healthy Living,” and encourage the elderly to maintain physical and mental well-being through innovative technology, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event received full support from cross-sector organizations and community leaders. Guests in attendance included Jimmy Lau, District Governor of Rotary International District 3450; Ada Cheng, Past District Governor; Cassy Cheng, Immediate Past District Governor; Leonard Chan, MH, Founding President of Rotary Club of Smart Hong Kong; Dr. Wendy Lee, Chairman of the Hong Kong Innovative Technology Development Association; Mr. Cheung Ming-man, BBS, former Deputy to the National People’s Congress and Hong Kong national singer; Professor Thomas Wong Kwok-shing, JP, Chairman of the Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care; and Ms. Gigi Lam, Chief Operating Officer cum Superintendent of the Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care, creating a lively and warm atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Speech of Rocky Cheng, JP – Chief Executive Officer of Cyberport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his opening speech, Victor Chan, President of the Rotary Club of Smart Hong Kong, stated: “The event has grown from just a few dozen senior participants at its inception to having served nearly 3,000 elderly friends today. We firmly believe that esports is not exclusive to young people \u2014 elderly people can also become ‘esports players.’ Through moderate physical and mental exercise alongside social interactions, we can effectively promote seniors’ holistic health and bring sustainable, positive impacts to the community.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Welcome speech of President Victor Chan of Rotary Club of Smart Hong Kong<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Speech of Jimmy Lau, District Governor of Rotary International District 3450<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Past President William Lo mentioned in an interview the need to make esports inclusive as a way to facilitate communication across older, middle-aged, and younger generations. He expressed hopes to host larger-scale sustainable development projects to attract more families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Featured Motion-Sensing Game “Sky Heroes” Debuts; Diverse Booths Provide All-Around Senior Health Care<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A highlight of this year’s event was the motion-sensing game “Sky Heroes,” specially designed for seniors. The game integrates memory, computation, and reaction training to help participants improve hand-eye coordination, prevent chronic pain, and stimulate brain activity, effectively aiding in dementia prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to esports competitions, the event featured digital spine checks, a “Mahjong World 2” game experience, and an “iAM Smart” registration booth by the Digital Policy Office, addressing the health and daily needs of attending seniors. The organizers also prepared rich gift bags and lunch vouchers for every participating senior, ensuring they returned home fully satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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300 elderly participants underwent on-site digital spinal screenings and participated in stretching exercises led by a registered chiropractor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The smooth execution of this event relied on Dr. Rocky Cheng, JP, CEO of Cyberport, for providing the venue; Diamond Sponsor Lee Man Football Club; AI Sponsor AMP4; Gaming Partner KellyJohn Studio; Material Sponsors Lenovo and DCH Living; over a dozen Rotary Clubs including Rotary Club of Hong Kong, Rotary Club of Kowloon North, Rotary Club of Hong Kong South, Rotary Club of Peninsula, Rotary Club of Wan Chai, Rotary Club of Queensway, Rotary Club of Peninsula Sunrise, Rotary Club of E-Club of District 3450, Rotary Club of Hong Kong Financial Centre, Rotary Club of Central, Rotary Club of Kai Tak, Rotary Club of Golden Bauhinia Hong Kong, Rotary Club of Peacebuilders Central Harbourfront Hong Kong, Rotary Club of Innovation Hong Kong, Rotary Club of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, Rotary Club of Hong Kong Sapience, and Rotaract Club of Super Engine; as well as various gift sponsors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The organizers express special gratitude for the full support of community and industry leaders, including Mr. Jeff Leung Bing-kin (Sham Shui Po District Councillor), Mr. Marco Ma Chit-chao, MH (Kwun Tong District Councillor), Ms. Yin Foon-lan (Chairperson of Kwun Tong Hong Lok District Residents Association), Ms. Candy Wong (Intergenerational Development Foundation), and Mr. Mak Chun-hung (President of the Association of Motion Picture Post Production Professionals and Director of the Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Film Awards Association). Together, they contributed to building an age-friendly community, “Unite for Good\u201d to “Create Lasting Impact.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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