To foster the development of cross-border talent and cultural exchanges, enabling students in the GBA to connect through the universal language of sport in the Education Hub, the first
Greater Bay Area Cup Youth Sports Tournament (GBA Cup) was held at the Hub on 25-26 November 2023, hosted by Benenden Bilingual School Guangzhou (BBSG). This inaugural event drew more than 400 athletes from over 30 schools from Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Dongguan, Shenzhen, and Zhuhai, competing in basketball and football games, as well as tennis and golf matches.