HONG KONG, Might 7, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – Title-sponsored by CTF Life and organised by Kai Tak Sports activities Initiative (KTSI), the “Fencing Plus” Coaching Programme (“Programme”) formally kicked off on the Kai Tak Enviornment Grand Corridor on 4 Might 2025 and marked the inaugural participation for CTF Life-CIRCLE members. By means of the holistic and structural growth framework of the Programme, it goals to find potential fencing athletes and domesticate a brand new technology of sports activities elites in Hong Kong, selling the “Sports activities for All” tradition and enhancing professionalism. Certified apprentices will bear a near two-year structured coaching and might compete on the “Fencing Plus” Cup. Excellent performers within the competitors will obtain skilled coaching, and an opportunity to take part within the Hong Kong Underneath-14 Cadet Pre staff. They will even have the chance to compete within the “Asian Youth Elite Fencing League”, supported by CTF Life, sharing the stage with fencers from world wide. An Experiential Day was additionally held on the Kick-Off Day, the place the general public participated in challenges to check their health abilities, in preparation for subsequent yr’s registration for the programme.

Among the many distinguished friends on the Kick-Off Ceremony to witness this vital second had been Chief Technique Officer of CTF Life, Denise Au-Yeung; Director (Strategic Planning) of Kai Tak Sports activities Park (KTSP), King-shing Tang; Chairman of the Hong Kong Fencing Affiliation, Wing Solar Yeung and Head Coach of the Programme, Antonio Lam. The occasion additionally invited Hong Kong fencing athletes, Moriah Man Ngai See (Sabre); Yeung Chi Ka (Foil) and Clarence Lai Ka Tsun (Epee) to exhibit the fundamental methods of the three disciplines and provides steering to the younger apprentices on stage. Celebrities Panther Chan and Mike Tsang additionally carried out songs to cheer for the younger fencers and skilled fencing below the steering of Antonio Lam.

CTF Life-CIRCLE Members be a part of the Programme for the primary time and luxuriate in distinctive experiences

Man Package Ip, Govt Director and CEO of CTF Life, stated, “Title-sponsoring the ‘Fencing Plus’ Coaching Programme by KTSI for the primary time demonstrates our dedication to native sports activities growth and affords alternatives for the following technology of athletes to shine on the worldwide stage, creating worth past sportsmanship. Moreover, this version marks the inaugural participation of CTF Life-CIRCLE members, reflecting our dedication to delivering distinctive and high-quality numerous experiences for our clients.”

Director (Strategic Planning) of Kai Tak Sports activities Park, King-shing Tang, expressed appreciation to the title sponsorship of CTF Life throughout his speech, “KTSI is devoted to advance sports activities for all for the Hong Kong group by means of sports activities and health associated actions open to contributors of all ability ranges and ages. ‘Fencing Plus’ Coaching Programme is our main initiative, and we lengthen our particular gratitude to CTF Life for his or her title sponsorship, supporting younger athletes to bear high-quality coaching and participate in competitions, cultivating a brand new technology of fencing athletes.”

Over 1,000 candidates aspire to grow to be future fencers

The Programme obtained an enthusiastic response with over a thousand purposes, together with eligible kids from underprivileged households whose participation was totally supported by CTF Life. The primary stage of choice was held on the identical day because the Kick-Off Ceremony, the place about 800 efficiently registered college students participated in an interactive full-day check assessing their bodily health skills, together with velocity, agility and reflexes. Led by Head Coach, Antonio Lam, former Olympic Video games consultant of the Hong Kong Fencing Crew and the Prime Sabre Fencer in Hong Kong, he’ll information a staff {of professional} coaches to assist apprentices construct a stable basis from the fundamental to the superior ranges by means of tailor-made directions.

CTF Life will even organize a collection of sports-related workshops, spanning diet, physiotherapy, sports activities journalism and commentary, to assist younger expertise unleash their potential and obtain all-round growth.

Because the unique Founding Insurance coverage Accomplice of KTSP, the most important built-in sports activities and leisure landmark in Hong Kong, CTF Life will proceed to be in help of KTSP’s pursuit in bringing worldwide occasions to Hong Kong, reinforcing the town’s place because the “Occasions Capital of Asia”. CTF Life • CIRCLE members could have the chance to achieve precedence entry to worldwide sports activities and leisure occasions, in addition to group service initiatives organised or sponsored by the Firm, and luxuriate in a wealth of distinctive experiences.

Particulars in regards to the “Fencing Plus” Coaching Programme

About CTF Life
Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance coverage Firm Restricted (“CTF Life”) is pleased with its wealthy, 40-year legacy in Hong Kong. CTF Life is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CTF Companies Restricted (“CTFS”) (Hong Kong Inventory Code: 659) and some of the well-established life insurance coverage firms in Hong Kong. As a member of Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Restricted, CTF Life constantly strengthens its collaboration with the various conglomerate of the Cheng household (“Chow Tai Fook Group” or “the Group”) to help clients and their family members in navigating life’s journey with personalised planning options, lifelong safety and numerous way of life experiences. By leveraging the Group’s sturdy monetary power and strategic investments throughout the globe, CTF Life aspires to grow to be a number one insurance coverage firm in Asia whereas repeatedly creating worth past insurance coverage.

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