The head of Hong Kong’s National Games Coordination Office says preparations for the upcoming games are entering their final stages.

Yeung Tak-keung said representatives from participating provinces and cities will finalise arrangements at a forthcoming meeting in Guangzhou.

Hong Kong is co-hosting the Games for the first time in November alongside Guangdong and Macau, with the city hosting competitions in eight sports, including fencing and rugby.

Speaking on a radio programme on Saturday, Yeung emphasised the strong collaboration between the three regions.

He said that they have established a communication mechanism early in the process to effectively leverage each region's unique strengths, ensuring the successful organisation of the Games.

Yeung said while there's a lot of communicating and coordination required, all sides are committed to making the National Games a success.

"The motivation and sincerity from everyone is more than sufficient as we work towards a common goal. We hope to successfully organise the National Games, and while there are many things to handle during the process, overall, it is progressing smoothly," he said.

Yeung also said an online platform for ticket sales is being tested and should be launched soon, while people will also have the option to buy tickets in person.

He said the three regions are actively coordinating the ticket sale schedule, with arrangements to be announced later.

"We are considering selling tickets for different events on different days, and possibly in phases, so that it won't be a situation where tickets are sold out immediately.

"We are thinking of various ways to allow more citizens to purchase tickets. Different events will have different pricing," Yeung said.

"Historically, tickets for the National Games have ranged from tens of dollars to a few hundred dollars. We believe this price range should be acceptable to both mainland and Hong Kong citizens, and can be considered a 'friendly' price."

Yeung noted that Hong Kong will be sending its largest-ever delegation to the National Games this year, with over 600 athletes competing in more than 20 events.

He expressed optimism for strong results, citing potential home advantage in sports like fencing, track cycling and rugby sevens.