Voting was opened at a press conference in Hong Kong which featured some of the nominated athletes and teams in attendance.

In total, 68 athletes and nine teams have been nominated from across a host of sports.

A public voting counter was also opened at the press conference, allowing votes to be cast on site.

Dr Carl C Kwok, vice-president of SF&OC, said: “There are 187 days before the opening of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Hong Kong athletes have been working hard to secure their places in the Olympic Games. 

"The federation fully supports their dream of reaching this target.”

The awards comprise six categories, of which four are open for public voting until February 14. 

These categories are Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards, Hong Kong Junior Sports Stars Awards, Hong Kong Sports Stars Award for Team Only Sport - which will be won by one team - and Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards for Team Event, which will be won by three teams.

The athlete who receives the highest number of votes among the eight Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards winners will be awarded the Cathay Pacific Best of the Best Hong Kong Sports Stars Award.

Results will be announced at the awards' presentation ceremony and annual dinner of the Federation on March 24 at the Grand Hall of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

You can see the full list of nominees and cast your vote here.