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Mr Shuji Utsumi, SEGA President and Justin Scarpone, Executive Vice President recently traveled to Hong Kong to personally host the opening ceremony of JOYPOLIS SPORTS HONG KONG and to officiate the completion ceremony of the sports-themed SONIC Stadium
Mr Vincent Law, Director of Supreme Joy Limited and Mr Stanley Chan, legendary racehorse owner “Golden Sixty” served as officiating guests, while jockey Vincent Ho, along with several Hong Kong athletes, discussed the sports entertainment facilities infused with local elements.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 December 2024 – The largest indoor amusement park in Japan, TOKYO JOYPOLIS, launched its sister brand JOYPOLIS SPORTS, opening its first overseas flagship complex—JOYPOLIS SPORTS HONG KONG—today with a grand opening ceremony. The event was graced by Mr Shuji Utsumi, President and COO of SEGA CORPORATION; Mr. Justin Scarpone, Executive Vice President, Executive Officer and Head of Global Transmedia Group of SEGA; Mr. Nishiumi Shigehiro, Deputy Consul-General of Japan, Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong; Mr. Arnold Lau, Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion, InvestHK, Mr John Sharkey, Project Director, Kai Tak Sports Park Limited; along with Dr Bonnie Or, Director; Mr Vincent Law, Executive Director; Mrs Alice Law, Managing Director, Supreme Joy Limited and Mr Stanley Chan, Director and the owner of the legendary Hong Kong racehorse “Golden Sixty”; Mr Alan Ho, Director; Mr Chan Kam-lung, Director representative; and Mr. Keo. W, representative of “Hungry Tiger Hidden Dragon” and interdisciplinary designer, who served as officiating guests. They celebrated the unveiling of JOYPOLIS SPORTS HONG KONG alongside numerous distinguished guests, business partners, and friends from the sports community.
The Hong Kong flagship complex spans five stories and nearly 30,000 square feet, featuring three major themed sports entertainment experiences and unique dining options. This includes the first licensed “SONIC Stadium”, “Ninja Dojo,” and “Future Arena,” offering dozens of interactive attractions that integrate cutting-edge technology and innovative entertainment. Most facilities have been specially designed by SEGA in collaboration with a local team for the people of Hong Kong and Kai Tak Sports Park. The top floor features a themed restaurant and bar, “Hungry Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” created by local interdisciplinary designer Keo W., which includes a semi-outdoor dining area offering a 270-degree view of the magnificent scenery of the Kai Tak Main Stadium. This is set to become one of Hong Kong’s most prominent new sports entertainment hotspots, aligning with the concept of “travel everywhere.” At the opening ceremony, Mr Vincent Law, Executive Director of Supreme Joy Limited, stated: “We are excited to introduce JOYPOLIS SPORTS to Hong Kong, upholding Japan’s mission of ‘Sports for All Generations.’ By combining the concept of Sportainment, we aim to create an entertainment venue that offers ‘Sports & Fun, All in One.’ JOYPOLIS SPORTS brings together world-class technological sports games while cleverly incorporating local elements to provide citizens and tourists with a unique and fresh sports entertainment experience. Whether you are a fitness enthusiast or a newcomer to sports, enjoying time with family, gathering with friends, or celebrating an event, JOYPOLIS SPORTS HONG KONG offers distinctive interactive experiences that cater to different age groups, combinations, and activity needs.”
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