Following the success of the inaugural event in 2007, SmarTone-Vodafone HK Challenge 2008 took place from 20-22 November in Hong Kong Gold Coast and other parts of the territory. Over three days and two nights, the 35 teams competed head-to-head in five stages of carefully designed competitions to test their strategic planning, teamwork and physical endurance.
The event was part of the 2008 Intelligent Sport® World Series, the most advanced, fun and diverse corporate team competition in the world. The competition in Hong Kong was strategically set in a number of locations, including Gold Coast, Plover Cove, Tai O, Sha Tin and Tai Lam, with the Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel playing host to all the participants.
After the five stages of competition, Standard Chartered Bank beat off stiff competition from other companies and was crowned the overall champion as well as the best team in the financial organisation category. The joint team of Ericsson and SmarTone-Vodafone ranked second and won in the telecommunications / technology category. Haywards Jewellery ranked third.
A key element of the SmarTone-Vodafone HK Challenge was to raise funds for the Hong Kong Award for Young People (AYP). With the dedication of all participating teams, HK$360,000 had been raised for the SmarTone-Vodafone AYP International Exchange Programme Fund to support underprivileged young people taking part in the international exchange programmes of AYP.
Participating Corporations:
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CLSA |
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Linklaters |
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Deutsche Bank |
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MTR Corporation |
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Disney |
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Nomura |
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DragonBack Capital |
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Robert Walters |
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Ericsson |
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Schroders |
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Fox-Pitt Kelton |
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Sino Group of Hotels |
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FT mergermarket |
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SmarTone-Vodafone |
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Haywards Jewellery |
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Standard Chartered Bank |
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Hitachi Data Systems |
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Sun Hung Kai Properties |
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HKU MBA |
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Syniverse |
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HSBC |
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The Henley Group |
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inProjects |
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UBS |
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Li & Fung |
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Virgin Atlantic |
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Lingnan University |
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(in alphabetical order)
For more information, please visit www.asia-challenge.com
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