Authorities announced on Friday the names of the 50 runners who would be taking part in the National Games torch relay in Hong Kong on Sunday.

Those participating in the two-hour journey include many local athletes, such as table tennis player Wong Chun-ting and fencer Kaylin Hsieh.

Hsieh, who clinched gold in the women's individual epee at the World University Games in July, said she's very honoured to be one of the torchbearers.

"I think [I feel] a little pressure because I've never done it before and I think when you're doing something new, you always think of what ways could go wrong," she said.

"What if I drop it or like what if I don't know where to go? But I think we'll get more information about it soon."

Other notable participants include swimmer Stephanie Au and James Christie, co-captain of the Hong Kong China men's rugby sevens team.

Several mainland athletes, including tennis player Sun Tiantian, rhythmic gymnast Ding Xinyi and fencer Sun Yiwen, will also be taking part.

Representatives from the business sector include Feng Xingya, president of Guangzhou Automobile; Sonia Cheng, executive director of New World Development; Martin Lee, chairman of Henderson Land; Adam Kwok, executive director of Sun Hung Kai Properties; and MTR CEO Jacob Kam.

Timothy Fok, president of the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, will also be running.

Another torchbearer is Kowloon City District Councillor Rizwan Ullah, who described the opportunity as "a great honour and symbolic” for ethnic minorities in Hong Kong.

Ullah, also a secondary school vice-principal, hopes his selection will inspire ethnic minority youth to contribute more to the city.

"You are one of those 50. It means the government recognises our importance, our contribution to the society and the role we can play," he said.

"This will also let our youth know that they should actively integrate into the community in Hong Kong, learn more about the Chinese culture and also with the country's upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan, see how we can contribute our part inside the place where we call home."

The torch relay will take place simultaneously with Guangzhou, Macau and Shenzhen, a week ahead of the National Games Opening Ceremony on November 9.

The 10-kilometre route will begin at the Central Government Offices and end at the Kai Tak Sports Park -- one of the main venues for the Games -- highlighting the city's unique culture and sports.

And with various National Games events taking place at Kai Tak Sports Park, Ullah urged people to explore the surrounding area and support local businesses.