The first large-scale city orienteering competition, the “BOC Life Wild in the City Orienteering Challenge 2024” (Wild in the City), organised by The Hong Kong Award for Young People (AYP) and title sponsored by the BOC Group Life Assurance Company Limited, was successfully held on 24 November, 2024. The event had over 1,000 people involved, including 800 competitors, volunteers, and supporters such as family and friends.
We invited Mr. Clarence Leung Wang Ching, BBS, JP, Under Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, and Mr. Eric Chan Sui Wai, JP, Commissioner for Youth to be the Guest of Honour of the Kick-off ceremony, accompanied by Mr. Andy Kwok Wing Leung, JP, Chairman of Award Council, The Hon Jimmy Ng Wing Ka, BBS, JP, Legislative Council member, Mr. Victor Pang Wing Seng, MH, Vice-Chairman of Award Council, Ms. Vivienne Chiu, Chief Brand and Communications Officer of BOC Life, members of the Awards Council and other guests. Together, they officiated the Kick-off ceremony to cheer on the participants.
Wild in the City is a score city orienteering competition, covering popular checkpoints, historical landmarks, scenic spots, and cultural sites across four districts on Hong Kong Island (Wan Chai, Central and Western, Eastern, and Southern). The event encouraged youth to explore their community in teams, fostering their communication skills and team spirit while enhancing their sense of belonging and cohesion within the community.
