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Hong Kong Island (HKI) held the kick-off ceremony of Junior Police Call (JPC) Anti-Narcotics and Fight Crime 3x3 Basketball Programme on July 6. The programme aims to disseminate messages against dangerous drug, crime and illegal gambling through basketball games. Sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), the programme has been extended to six Districts. Around 6 000 teachers and students from approximately 70 primary and secondary schools are expected to participate in the programme.
Commissioner Chow Yat-ming, Executive Director of Corporate Affairs of HKJC Mr Tam Chi-yuen, Regional Commander of HKI Au Wing-leung, Chairperson of the Teens and Elderly Mission Committee Mr Tong Tai-kam, Chairperson of JPC Central Advisory Board cum Assistant Commissioner (Public Relations) Chan Sze-tat and representatives of the other five Districts, alongside more than 300 principals, teachers, students and JPC members, were invited to witness the launch of the programme.
The Commissioner hoped that the project could convey three key points to young people: staying away from narcotics, particularly the emerging “space oil drug”; heightening anti-crime and national security awareness, and instilling right values in the youth. Using ball game rules as a metaphor, Mr Tam Chi-yuen explained the importance of obeying the law and urged youngsters to resist the temptation of illegal gambling. He also motivated them to participate actively in sports, learning and community service.
After rounds of training and competitions, the Final cum Anti-Drug and Crime Prevention Carnival will be held on October 19 at Southorn Playground, Wan Chai. Please stay tuned!
