The 'M' Mark Status and Support Packages Scheme was launched in November 2004 by the Major Sports Events Committee. The major objective of the scheme is to help the NSAs develop more sustainable major international events through greater participation and support from the commercial sector as well as the community. Apart from logistic support from the Government, 'M' Mark events are granted funds from the Arts and Sports Development Fund. In 2005, five sports events — the Hong Kong Open Badminton Championship 2005, World Squash Open 2005, Hong Kong Open Golf Championship 2005, Hong Kong Marathon 2006 and Hong Kong Sevens 2006 — were awarded the 'M' Mark Status and Support Packages.