The Operations Wing of the Kowloon East Region (KE) conducted the first inter-departmental tabletop exercise, codenamed PLACIDSEA, specifically organised for the 15th National Games (NG), the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympics Games (NSOG) at the KE Headquarters on August 12 with an opening ceremony officiated by the Regional Commander of KE Dr Law Yuet-wing. 14 government departments and related organisations sent over 160 representatives for participation.

The exercise simulated the events to be held at Kai Tak Sports Park, including the finals of bowling mass participation event scheduled in August, and the rugby sevens, fencing, handball (men) and boccia events to be held one after another in November and December. The exercise simulated several critical scenarios including venue security screening, crowd control, traffic coordination and emergency response.

Through the simulated scenarios, participating representatives conducted in-depth discussions, further defined job responsibilities and strengthened communication as well as collaboration, aiming to deliver a "simple, safe, and spectacular" 15th NG, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG for athletes and spectators.

Participating representatives conduct in-depth discussions at the tabletop exercise.