CTF Life partners with Kai Tak Sports Park to promote sports, culture and tourism
- As the exclusive Founding Insurance Partner, CTF Life collaborates with the soon-to-open Sports Park to drive sports development
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In recent years, Hong Kong athletes have achieved unprecedented success on the international stage.
At the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, they secured a historic six-medal haul, including one gold, two silver and three bronze.
The 2024 Paris Olympics saw them reach new heights with a record two gold and two bronze medals – the city’s highest Olympic gold medal tally to date.
Among the medalists were Cheung Ka-long, who won his second consecutive Olympic medal in fencing, and Vivian Kong Man-wai, who clinched bronze in the women’s épée, further solidifying Hong Kong’s presence in international sports.
This success stems not only from the dedication and talent of Hong Kong’s athletes but also from strong government support and investments in sports infrastructure.
With 40 years of expertise, CTF Life is a wholly owned subsidiary of CTF Services Limited and a member of Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited.
This partnership not only reflects CTF Life’s mission to create value beyond insurance but also supports the city’s ambition to solidify its status as the “Events Capital of Asia”.
As an extension of the KTSP partnership, CTF Life has also announced its title sponsorship of the “Fencing Plus” Training Programme, organised by Kai Tak Sports Initiative (KTSI).
The programme aims to discover and nurture a new generation of elite fencing athletes in Hong Kong and help them progress to world-class levels that potentially qualify them to represent the city in international competitions.
Antonio Lam, team manager of the Hong Kong Fencing Team, Asian Games double bronze medalist and Olympic Games representative, will serve as the head coach.
Under his leadership, the professional coaching team will provide tailored instructions, analyse student potential and deliver a comprehensive training framework to inspire sportsmanship and excellence.
The programme, spanning nearly two years, includes progressive training and competition opportunities. A trial competition in the first quarter of 2025 aims to recruit 600 promising young fencers aged 6 to 10.
.jpg "The partnership between CTF Life and KTSP aims to support the Hong Kong government in fostering sports development in Hong Kong through the co-organisation of the Kai Tak Sports Initiative ‘Fencing Plus’ Training Programme. (Reference image)")
“We are delighted to have CTF Life as the title sponsor of the “Fencing Plus” Training Programme,” said Tang King-shing, director of strategic planning at KTSP.
“This collaboration aims to promote fencing as a sport, discover future elite athletes, and foster the popularisation and professionalisation of sports in Hong Kong, building a healthy and vibrant community,” said Tang.
“Our title sponsorship of “Fencing Plus” reflects our commitment to supporting local sports development and creating value beyond sportsmanship,” said Ip Man-kit, chief executive officer of CTF Life.
“This initiative also enriches the diverse lifestyle experiences we offer our customers and their families.”
In partnership with KTSI, this programme will fully sponsor students from underprivileged families, ensuring fair access to training and competition opportunities. This initiative aligns with CTF Life’s mission to make a positive community impact, fostering inclusivity and fair play.
“Our collaboration with KTSP exemplifies how we integrate sports, culture, and tourism to create value for our clients and the community,” Ip added.
The success of this partnership will be measured by metrics such as brand awareness, customer satisfaction, and business growth, according to Ip.
“Internally this initiative builds stronger team cohesion and morale, while externally it showcases our robust financial strength and commitment to creating value on top of our insurance business,” he explained.
“Promoting Hong Kong as a hub for sports and mega events, alongside nurturing and training talented athletes, not only brings glory to the athletes, this city and the nation, but also drives tourism, boosts the economy and attracts international talent.”
.jpg "“Promoting Hong Kong as a hub for sports and mega events, alongside nurturing and training talented athletes, not only brings glory to the athletes, this city and the nation, but also drives tourism, boosts the economy and attracts international talent,” says Ip Man-kit, CEO of CTF Life (Second from the right).")