Police Mountain Marathon - 50 km in 12 hours
Chief Superintendent Mr Tsang Wai-hung signalled the start from Pak Tam Chung early on Saturday morning. The 83 pairs of competitors got off to a good uphill start and, after a 30 km run, 67 pairs made it to the overnight campsite at Shui Long Wo by the 8.30pm deadline.
The following day 60 pairs started at 8.30am and, after a further 20 km run, 50 pairs made it to the finish at Sai Kung Police Station - all feeling immensely proud of their good team work, high physical ability and orienteering skills.
The winners were: Men's Open - Chan Kin-kwok and Law Woon-kam (12.01 hours); Seniors - Ip Kam-man and Tsoi Fu-loi (12.35 hours); Ladies - Cheung Ngar-sze and Ho Kit-ying (14.28 hours) Experienced - Yeung Chi-kuen and Wong Wai-kin (6.51 hours), and Invitation - Lok Wai-keung and Chan Kwok-hung (14.44 hours).
New Territories South Regional Commander and Chairman of the Police Sports Council, Mr Mike Dowie, congratulated all runners for their dedication to a healthy lifestyle and presented trophies to the winners and runners-up in each of the five categories. PAC Chairman, Chief Inspector Mr Li Hong-man, thanked all the officials, referees and checkers for volunteering their time and effort in organising a most successful event.
