In an effort to boost the prize pool for racing and encourage more runners to take part in the sport, the Club has increased the total prize money for 2025. This includes boosting Group 2 and 3 prize money by 5.3% and 5.4% respectively, as well as introducing new bonus structures. Moreover, all classes from Class 1 to Griffin will enjoy extra prize money across 88 races next season.
The prize fund for the hk prize was raised in the name of Professor Wang Gungwu, who generously donated a sum that was matched by the Government under the sixth round of the Matching Scheme. This donation enabled the Department to establish two prizes for undergraduate and postgraduate students in History.
HK Science Museum has launched the “2024 The Future of Science Prize Exhibition” at its G/F Exhibition Hall today (October 4), which features exhibits related to the prize laureates and their research. Visitors can learn about the prize laureates’ ideas and experiences while gaining a better understanding of the importance of their work.
As the world changes and challenges continue to arise, it is increasingly important for us to be able to develop education that is innovative, forward-looking, and sustainable. In order to do this, it is essential that the education sector be open to new ideas and approaches, and that we embrace changemakers who are able to translate these ideas into practical solutions. This is why the Yidan Prize champions changemakers in education and celebrates their achievements.
Abraham Ancer earned a cool $4 million for winning his first tournament of the season on the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf circuit, after edging out Cameron Smith and Paul Casey in a playoff to win the 2024 LIV Golf Hong Kong at Hong Kong Country Club’s Fanling course. Joaquin Niemann and Carlos Ortiz rounded out the top five at T-4 to earn $1.875 million each.
A spokesperson for the hk prize said: “The Mark Six Lottery has given hope and happiness to countless people in Hong Kong, while at the same time providing benefits to society through lottery duty and the Jockey Club’s social fund.” The spokeswoman also added that the total prize pool for the 40th anniversary draw would be boosted by more than 10%, adding that more money could be expected from the bonus prizes and extra prizes. The prize fund for this year’s draw is over HK$10 billion. It is the largest prize amount ever awarded in the history of the lottery, and it represents the highest prize pool for a single draw in the world’s history. The prize for the 59th edition of the HK Prize was announced on March 16, 2019. It is worth over HK$9.8 billion, including bonus prizes. The winner will receive a cash prize of HK$1 billion, and the second place will be rewarded with a supplementary prize of HK$800 million. This makes the HK Prize the world’s highest prize. The HK Prize is awarded annually to outstanding individuals or groups for their contribution to the development of Hong Kong.