The past, present and future of sports and the Olympics in Hong Kong

4. Future as part of the GBA

The city is becoming even more integrated into the mainland as part of the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

Following the Olympic triumph in Tokyo, the State Council announced on Aug 26 that Guangdong province, Hong Kong and Macao will co-host the 2025 National Games, making the two special administrative regions to firstly hold the nation's top sports competition.

Lam announced on Oct 6 in the Policy Address of her current term the plan of a Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau to consolidate the city's strengths in these fields, which is considered as the most logical move made in the best interest of these sectors.