The JC Youth Football Academy Summit  (the Summit), organized by the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), will be held again this summer. During the event, the Manchester United Academy U16 will play against the Hong Kong, China U16 Representative Team and Premier Youth League Select Team at the Mong Kok Stadium on August 9 at 8:00pm and August 11 at 6:00pm respectively.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China (HKFA) is pleased to see this valuable opportunity for football and cultural exchange and believes that Hong Kong's young players to gain precious experience in the friendly matches and prepare themselves for the future. The matches are also expected to attract many spectators, citizens can experience the atmosphere of the games, which can enhance the development of Hong Kong's football events in the long term.

In addition, the Summit will also reach out to the community, in which about 100 primary school students will participate in community football activities, which helps to inspire more students to be interested in football and nurture new talents in youth level. During the Summit, players from Manchester United Academy and Hong Kong will participate in traditional Chinese cultural activities, which helps to promote cultural exchanges.

At the opening ceremony of the Summit, Mr. WONG Ivan Siu Kei, JP, Director of The Football Association of Hong Kong, China, said, "The Hong Kong Jockey Club has been a long-time supporter of sports development. Over the years, HKJC has been working with  Manchester United to provide young people with diversified opportunities and platforms for experience and to enhance their participation in sports through a wide range of sports and cultural activities. This year's Academy Summit will continue to provide a valuable football and cultural exchange opportunity for young players from Hong Kong and Manchester United Academy.”

The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Executive Director, Membership, Brand, Marketing and Experience, Anthony Ingham said: “The Hong Kong Jockey Club has long been committed to football development and youth development through football. The Summit is a collaboration between the Club, Manchester United and The Football Association of Hong Kong, China, reflecting a shared belief that widening the horizons of young people is essential to their all-round development. Through a series of ‘Play Together’, ‘Learn Together’ and ‘Train Together’ activities, it provides a platform for all the young players to develop their physical, mental and social capabilities, and unleash their potential.”

Ticket registration for the JC Football Academy Summit matches will open on July 15 (Monday) at 10am via bit.ly/3Wh98DK . Please note that tickets are limited and will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.