The Hong Kong Sports Development Board (SDB) is formulating a Youth Sports Policy to recruit athletes and develop a sports culture in the SAR.
Ip Hay-wood, director of the SDB's sports development group, said the policy would give the National Sports Associations (NSAs) a clear target for youth development.
'We need a thorough plan on youth development for all sports. We need to give the NSAs a clear target on working out their development programmes,' said Ip.
'We have been drafting the policy with action steps. One of the main points is to increase the number of athletes in each sport.
'With that, the SDB will be able to take care of Hong Kong sports from the grassroots level to the elite level.
'Hopefully, everything will get started within the next 12 months.' Ip said they would continue to provide opportunities for youngsters in various sports through the on-going Hong Kong Telecom GO!SPORT Programme.
They will also further develop community athletic associations to provide mid-level training to young athletes.