Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Sun Life, in partnership with the global sport-for-social-change foundation Beyond Sport, is thrilled to announce the opening of the newly refurbished Wah Sum Shopping Center rooftop basketball court in Fanling, in the Northern District of Hong Kong. This refurbishment is part of a larger HK$5.7 million “Hoops + Health” program designed to promote physical activity and healthier lifestyles among underprivileged youth across Asia.
Following successful court openings in Laguna, the Philippines (February 2024), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (April 2024), and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (May 2024), the Hong Kong investment underscores Sun Life’s commitment to community engagement and leveraging basketball as a platform for youth development. In partnership with Beyond Sport, Sun Life announces the opening of the newly refurbished Wah Sum Basketball Court in Fanling, Northern District, Hong Kong. In June, the court reopens for the local community and residents to use free of charge.
Managed and maintained by People’s Place, a community shopping center brand under the management of Gaw Capital, the site will integrate sports, art, and community through user-driven design. The Wah Sum Basketball Court, part of the People’s Place “Home Courts” Series, underwent extensive renovations to improve accessibility and functionality. Now featuring a vibrant multi-color design, the refurbishment included surface repair and painting, and the installation of new backb.
