Sports bodies that don't improve face subsidy cuts
[RTHK] - 11/20/2024
The Sports Federation & Olympic Committee (SF&OC) of Hong Kong, China on Wednesday said member associations that fail to meet new standards in terms of governance and operation may face penalties such as subsidy cuts. The body launched a review of the governance and operation of 77 sports (…)
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[RTHK] - 20/11/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 19/11/2024
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[RTHK] - 20/11/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 20/11/2024
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[RTHK] - 20/11/2024
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[RTHK] - 19/11/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 19/11/2024
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[RTHK] - 20/11/2024