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The Recruitment Division (RECDIV), in collaboration with the Counter Terrorism Response Unit (CTRU), organised the “CT x SPREAD” at the Police Tactical Unit Headquarters on April 17 for the first time. The event was attended by several renowned local athletes, including Zhang Ling, Lee Chi-wo and Cheung Siu-lun, police officers who joined the Force through Sportsmen's Programme for Recruitment, Experience And Development (SPREAD), as well as young serving athletes aspiring to join the Force. Hong Kong taekwondo athlete Kong Lai-lee, who recently achieved World No.1 ranking in the women’s U40 individual poomsae in April, also attended to show support.
In the speeches delivered by Commissioner Chow Yat-ming and the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Sports Institute Mr Choi Yuk-kwan, they both praised the athletes for their dedication and perseverance during training, noting that the sportsmanship, self-discipline and teamwork demonstrated in competitions were highly aligned with the qualities required in police work.
The event simulated counter terrorism (CT) scenarios, where participants had to remain calm under intense pressure and complete a series of challenges that tested their physical fitness, intelligence and teamwork through cooperation and communication with team members. This experience allowed them to understand the pressure faced by CT officers during dangerous missions.
The RECDIV launched Project SPREAD in July 2021, with the aim of enhancing athletes’ competitiveness through tailor-made activities and assisting them to turn into police officers. Since the launch of the Project, more than 200 elite athletes have applied to join the Force, with over 60 admitted.
