ANOC Secretary General visits Hong Kong to discuss 2026 ANOC General Assembly

ANOC Secretary General Gunilla Lindberg met with the newly appointed Hong Kong Secretary for Culture, Sports, and Tourism, Rosanna Law, JP, on 5 Feburary to discuss preparations for next year’s ANOC General Assembly.

The meeting was also attended by the President of the Organizing Committee for the General Assembly, Mr. Kenneth Fok, the Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports, and Tourism, Ms. Vivian Sum, and the Secretary General of the NOC of Hong Kong, Mr. Edgar Yang.

Secretary General Lindberg said:

“It was excellent to meet with Minister Law and colleagues from the Hong Kong NOC to discuss preparation for next year’s ANOC General Assembly. It is clear that the General Assembly is very much aligned with the city’s sport strategy and that the event has the full event of the government and the NOC. I have no doubt that Hong Kong will make a fantastic host and ensure that the world’s NOCs have the very best environment to meet, discuss and share ideas.”

During the meeting Mr. Fok provided an update on the progress of the newly established Organizing Committee, emphasizing the close cooperation among the various organizations involved in the event’s planning.

Minister Law expressed her and the government’s full support for the event and emphasized the significance of hosting the ANOC General Assembly in Hong Kong as part of the city’s strategy to attract more international events. She also showcased the new facilities available for future sporting events and underlined the role of the ANOC General Assembly in fostering international relations.