An array of sporting activities was arranged by the Operation Breakthrough this summer for youngsters from disadvantaged background in a bid to encourage them to serve the community and assist other youngsters-in-need.

Chairman of the Operation Breakthrough Mr Glenn O'Neill was pleased to present copies of a certificate to 21 teenagers who completed an eight-day outward bound training in Sai Kung.

Another 28 boys from a rugby team went to Thailand to join a contest with Thai students in the picturesque Krabi. For many of the teammates, it was their first time to go abroad and they scored many good tries both inside and outside the rugby field.

Meanwhile, an athletic team celebrated the 300th training session with a relay race at the Police Sports and Recreation Club. An honorary guest, Mr Mike Cartwright, who founded the athletics programme nine years ago, presented prizes to the teenagers and shared his fond memory and belief in establishing the programme – "Sports can change lives".

Other activities included a five-day judo camp arranged by the Police Judo Club to give training to 35 kids, and a stage performance by a modern dance team of Junior and Senior Police Call of Kwun Tong District to spread synergy and joy. Last but not the least, a dragon boat team hitting the water at Sai Kung mini dragon boat race concluded the summer events.

The coaching of the Operation Breakthrough, delivered by police instructors and professional coaches, teaches the young participants the importance of teamwork, trust, respect for others and discipline. Officers who want to be a volunteer to make a change to the future generations through sports are welcome to contact Senior Inspector Yuen Kit-man on 2860-4863 or at kityuen@police.gov.hk.