Wong Tak-sen Steps Down: Will Hong Kong Sports Stay on Track
- Sports Commissioner Wong Tak-sen's resignation will not affect Hong Kong's sports development
- Huang Desen, who has only served as sports commissioner for one year, has requested to terminate his contract due to personal reasons and will leave next Friday.
- Yang Runxiong, director of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, said that Huang Desen is on vacation until he leaves office, and will implement the replacement candidate as...
Hong Kong Sports Commissioner Wong Tak-sen Resigns
Posted on: 2024-09-13 HKT 18:08
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Sports Commissioner Wong Tak-sen’s Resignation
Sports Commissioner Wong Tak-sen’s resignation will not affect Hong Kong’s sports development
Huang Desen, who has only served as sports commissioner for one year, has requested to terminate his contract due to personal reasons and will leave next Friday.
Yang Runxiong, director of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, said that Huang Desen is on vacation until he leaves office, and will implement the replacement candidate as soon as possible according to the system. Short-term appointment, long-term recruitment or appointment may be adopted. The position of temporary sports commissioner will be shared by two chief assistant secretaries.
Chief Secretary for Administration Chan Kwok-kee said that the government respects Wong’s decision and thanks him for his contribution to Hong Kong’s sports industry. He believes that his departure will not have an impact on the development of Hong Kong’s sports industry.