Force paddlers raise $250,000 for charity
Force members lent a big support to the Inter-Major formation Charitable Dragon Boat Race held in Shing Mun River on May 29, raising over $250,000 for China Star Light Charity.
The race attracted a total of 15 teams vying for various prizes. It got off to an arousing start following an eye-dotting ceremony performed by Chairman of the Police Dragon Boat Club (PDBC), Mr Tsang Wai-hung; Chairman of Police Sports Council, Mr Mike Dowie; vice-chairmen of PDBC, Mr Keith Lee and Mr Allan Li, as well as the Chairperson of Shatin Sports Association.
Following intensive competition, Team 1 from Operations Wing clinched the championship, followed by Marine Region and Operations Wing Team 2.
The race gets underway after speeches and an eye-dotting ceremony
Acting Commissioner Fung Siu-yuen presents the donation to Chairman of the China Star Light Charity
The Crime Wing team promises to do better next year
On behalf of the Auxiliary Police, Commandant Kwok Chi-shun receives from Acting Commissioner Fung Siu-yuen the trophy for raising most funds in the charitable dragon race
The winning team from Operations Wing Team 1
"Well done; come back next year!"
Marine Region comes second in the race