New World Harbour Race, the annual sports extravaganza title sponsored by New World Development Company Limited (“New World Development”) and organised by the Hong Kong China Swimming Association (HKGSA), returns this year on 10^th November (Sunday). The 11^th Asian Open Water Swimming Championships is also set to return at the same venue. Registration will open at 11am on 6^th August (Tuesday) and close on 26^th August (Monday). With this year’s theme of “SPLASH AND SHINE!”, the race will see the introduction of a new "Companion" arrangement, allowing leisure swimmers to swim alongside their family or friend, bringing a joyful and positive energy to the event.