The Urban Council's Sports and Activities Sub-Committee endorsed the allocation of $38 million for community recreation and sports programmes in 1997-98.
As many as 600,000 people are expected to benefit from the programmes.
The committee also approved an additional $23 million to subsidise local sports governing bodies and associations.
Sub-Committee chairman Pao Ping-wing said the council was committed to a 'sport for all' philosophy.
The community programmes will be diversified to meet the needs of different age groups and to improve physical fitness and cultivate interest in recreation and sports.
Community activities are divided into five areas: district based, urban-wide activities; activities for senior citizens; activities for disabled persons; territory-wide activities; and joint projects with district sports associations.
