Commemorating 77th anniversary of starting of People’s Republic of China and 29th anniversary of Hong Kong’s go back to motherland – CAS Cadet Corps Foot Drill Competition 2026 held (with pictures)
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The Civil Aid Service (CAS) today (September 6) held the 77th anniversary of the starting of individuals’s Republic of China, the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong’s go back to the motherland, and the CAS Cadet Corps Foot Drill Competition 2026 at its head office. The competitors and award discussion event were officiated by the Head of the Government Laboratory, Government Chemist, Dr Cheung Tsz-chun.
This year’s Cadet Corps Foot Drill Competition was performed in the type of the Chinese‑style foot drill, intending to enhance their sense of coming from the nation, patriotism and nationwide identity. More than 250 cadets formed into 14 groups in the competitors, making 9 awards in overall. A brand-new National Security Cup (Overall Champion) was included this year to motivate and acknowledge members who accomplish impressive outcomes throughout the different competitors classifications.
Speaking at the event, Dr Cheung stated that seeing the cadets’ pursuit of “doing well and doing even better” in drills completely lines up with the expert spirit of their work at the Government Laboratory. Previously, the CAS arranged a summertime internship and experience program for its Cadet Corps, picking members to intern at the Government Laboratory. He observed, throughout different discovering sessions, the interest and curiosity that each member showed towards the unidentified. When lab coworkers showed to the cadets how to evaluate samples with accuracy instruments and how to find truths utilizing clinical techniques, numerous cadets excitedly asked concerns, which were both deep and innovative.
He stated that lab work is carefully associated to nationwide security and people’ lives. From food security, biosecurity and ecological tracking to forensic screening and public health, the Government Laboratory uses clinical understanding every day to protect society, securing the health and wellness of the general public. The core of lab work, like what the cadets show on the drill field, is the exact same: objective, obligation, discipline, and a heart for serving society.
He stated that given that its facility, the CAS Cadet Corps has actually been committed to youth training, utilizing discipline training, social work, and different finding out activities to assist youths establish correct worths and a spirit of serving society. He stated he hopes that, through the summer season internship and the experience of sees to the Government Laboratory, a seed of clinical interest will be planted in the cadets’ hearts; and he motivated them to stay curious, ask concerns, and attempt to attempt, as these qualities will become their most important properties no matter the occupation they select in the future.
Dr Cheung stated that looking ahead, the CAS will continue to motivate cadets to take part in discipline training and social work, and to help in promoting nationwide security education, cultivating youths to end up being future leaders and accountable residents.
The CAS Cadet Corps accepts applications throughout the year. For information on recruitment and application, please check out the CAS site (www.cas.gov.hk/eng/org/cadet_corps.html).