Hong Kong athletes achieved significant success in 2006, winning a total of 180 gold, 185 silver and 185 bronze medals at premier national, Asian and international sporting events.

In 2006, the Hong Kong, China delegation participated in the 15th Doha Asian Games. The Hong Kong team won a record six gold, 12 silver and 10 bronze medals.

In November 2006, Hong Kong's physically disabled athletes took part in the 2006 Far East and South Pacific Games for the Disabled in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and brought home 25 gold, 30 silver and 24 bronze medals.