Hong Kong athletes have recently excelled on both local and international stages, demonstrating the city’s sporting potential and strength. Established by AS Watson Group, Watsons Athletic Club (WAC) has long been dedicated to nurturing local track and field talents. Its flagship event, Annual Challenge, was held again this year to encourage youth participation and exchange in one of Hong Kong’s premier athletics competitions. Taking place over two weekends—September 6, 7, 13, and 14—at Wan Chai Sports Ground, the event attracted over 6,500 participants across 21 events, with the youngest participant aged at 8 years old and achieved full registration for the 6th consecutive year.
Hong Kong athletes have recently excelled on both local and international stages, demonstrating the city’s sporting potential and strength. Established by AS Watson Group, Watsons Athletic Club (WAC) has long been dedicated to nurturing local track and field talents. Its flagship event, Annual Challenge, was held again this year to encourage youth participation and exchange in one of Hong Kong’s premier athletics competitions. Taking place over two weekends—September 6, 7, 13, and 14—at Wan Chai Sports Ground, the event attracted over 6,500 participants across 21 events, with the youngest participant aged at 8 years old and achieved full registration for the 6th consecutive year.
AS Watson has set ambitious Science-Based Targets for GHG reductions across all scopes, supported by specific initiatives like use of Electric Vehicles for fleets, renewable energy, and more supplier engagement. In 2024, we have surpassed several of our 2030 targets already, such as our scopes 1 and 2 that were reduced by 55.2% and 88.2% respectively, against a 50.4% reduction target by 2030.
AS Watson has been recognised by the InspiringHK Sports Foundation with the Best Practice Showcase Award – Gold Award and the Youth Sports Supporter Excellence Award. These honours showcase our commitment to nurturing young athletes through the AS Watson Group Hong Kong Student Sports Award and the Watsons Athletic Club.
AS Watson’s in-house digital agency, eLab Asia, hosted a vibrant Family Day, welcoming colleagues and their loved ones to join the fun. The event was filled with laughter and meaningful moments, featuring exciting team competitions, snack-making stations, interactive playgroups, and hands-on workshops. It created a heartwarming opportunity for families and colleagues to connect beyond the workplace.
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AS Watson Group is dedicated to nurturing sports talent in Hong Kong. Thirty awardees of the AS Watson Group Hong Kong Student Sports Awards 2024-2025 recently participated in a five-day sports exchange tour in Malaysia. During their visit, they explored Malaysia National Sports Institute, engaged with elite athletes, and experienced Malaysian sports cultures such as badminton, pickleball, sepak takraw, and silat.
AS Watson International Buying and DataLab organised a Family Day, inviting colleagues and their families to join this fun event. The day featured team games for kids, dessert making, and an office tour, creating a special opportunity for families and colleagues to bond and filling the day with laughter and joy around the office.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the AS Watson Group Hong Kong Student Sports Awards (HKSSA), HKSSA has launched the innovative Physical Fitness Mobile Truck. This truck will tour campuses and communities, showcasing the athletic achievements of past awardees. It features five physical fitness tests, and participants will receive an exclusive electronic fitness analysis report after completing the tests, helping them understand their sporting type. HKSSA will continue to encourage the public to support the development of young athletes.
The AS Watson Group Hong Kong Student Sports Awards (HKSSA), one of the largest athletic recognition programmes in Hong Kong, is commemorating its 20th anniversary this year. To celebrate this milestone, the 2024-2025 Award Presentation Ceremony was held at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium, themed "Together, We Cheer On," valuing the journey over the outcome and applauding students’ perseverance and determination. With the participation and support of nearly 90% of local schools, the HKSSA has established itself as a prestigious accolade. By honouring one sports talent from each participating school, the programme has recognised nearly 17,400 exceptional student athletes to date. This year, HKSSA is breaking previous records in school participation and student recognition, commending nearly 1,000 student athletes for their commitment to sports, inspiring them to boldly embrace challenges.
