High on the Nansha trail

With a conviction that sports shouldn't be reserved for a select few, Fok aims to democratize sports in Nansha, making it accessible to everyone. "Sports is indeed a part of (the) lifestyle," he says.

The Nansha Golf Club — a 10-minute car ride from the ferry terminal that provides shipping services between Nansha and Hong Kong — is a non-membership club, which means it's open to everyone. Whether you're an adept golfer, one of the uninitiated or have some know-how, there's a course that would fit you. "Sport is important because, as a nation, we have been going forward through sports and culture. We hope to not just provide sports opportunities for individuals, but to make it a community affair where everyone can take part," says Fok.

Soccer is in Eric Fok's DNA, partly because of his grandfather's influence and partly stemming from his studies in England. As executive committee member of the Asian Football Federation and Vice-Chairman of the Hong Kong Football Association, Fok is resolved to harness the sport to strike a chord among youngsters from Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland.