The cheers and laughter of some 100 athletes from nine corporate teams filled the air at the Ma On Shan Sports Ground as they gathered to have fun and raise money for Operation Santa Claus.
They were taking part in the first corporate sports day to be organised by the annual fund-rasing appeal co-sponsored by the South China Morning Post and RTHK.
To compete for the Operation Santa Claus Champion of the Day, participants had to enter four rounds of fun and competitive games, including the three-legged race, sack skipping and tug-of-war.
In opening remarks, the head of RTHK's Radio Three, Hugh Chiverton, thanked the participating teams for their contribution to the 16 beneficiaries of this year's appeal.
'Over 1,000 people, particularly children, will benefit from your effort,' he said.
The event was aimed at mobilising more corporations to support the holiday fund-raising appeal.