https://www.scmp.com/rss/523753/feed Rachael Kininmonth is a 2000 Olympian in rowing and currently serves as a director on the Rowing Australia Board and chair of its High-Performance Commission. She is a member of the 2036 Working Group, a coalition of volunteer enthusiasts from government, sport and business, keen to assist ambitions that integrate the GBA and return Hong Kong to a preeminent world city. Rachael is also a member of the Australian Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong, co-chairing the Sports and Entertainment Committee. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Geoffrey Chan,Rachael Kininmonth Geoffrey Chan,Rachael Kininmonth The dream of hosting the 2036 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games is within reach for Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area development zone. But dreams alone do not win the games. They are realised through bold vision, strategic planning and timely action. We now stand at a pivotal moment. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a temporary halt to the Olympic host bidding process to allow its new president, Kirsty Coventry, time to review and refine the selection framework. This... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3331578/hong-kong-and-greater-bay-area-must-seize-chance-bid-2036-olympics?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3331578/hong-kong-and-greater-bay-area-must-seize-chance-bid-2036-olympics?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Nov 2025 01:30:07 +0000 Rachael Kininmonth,Beatrice Tsang Rachael Kininmonth,Beatrice Tsang As the world awaits the selection of the host for the 2036 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Greater Bay Area development zone stands at a crossroads. More than a celebration of elite athleticism, bidding for and hosting the games offers transformational benefits that could elevate the region socially, culturally and economically for generations. From fostering community integration and inspiring youth to championing health initiatives and instilling regional pride, the Olympics present a... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3328188/greater-bay-area-must-seize-chance-ignite-olympic-flame?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3328188/greater-bay-area-must-seize-chance-ignite-olympic-flame?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:30:09 +0000