Over 220 000 people took part in Sport For All Day 2018

     Sport For All Day 2018, organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), was held successfully yesterday (August 5). More than 220 000 people participated in free recreation and sports programmes at designated venues in the 18 districts and enjoyed free use of the LCSD's leisure facilities.
 
     "Members of the public enthusiastically supported the event. More than 189 000 people used our free facilities yesterday. A usage rate of over 95 per cent was recorded for the main arenas of sport centres. More than 102 000 people also enjoyed swimming for free at LCSD swimming pools," a spokesman for the LCSD said today (August 6).
 
     A variety of free recreation and sports programmes were held yesterday, including shuttlecock games, health talks and exercise demonstrations, sport participation events, parent-child activities and more for persons with or without disabilities. More than 38 000 people took part in these programmes.
 
     The spokesman said the LCSD will continue to promote sport for all in the community and the benefits of doing exercise regularly. Members of the public are encouraged to exercise at least half an hour a day for a healthy and happy life.