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| A welcome home reception for the Hong Kong, China delegation to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games was held August 27 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. During the event, Secretary for Home Affairs Tsang Tak-sing (front row, third from left), as chairman of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Equestrian Events Hong Kong Fund, presented commemorative medallions to the Hong Kong athletes. |
Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang officiated at a welcome home reception for the Hong Kong athletes in praise of their performances at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Secretary for Home Affairs Tsang Tak-sing hosted the August 27 event.
Speaking at the reception at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre for the Hong Kong, China Delegation to the Games, Mr. Tsang said he admired the Hong Kong athletes’ vigorous training and continuous participation in various competitions that made them eligible to take part in the Olympic Games, adding that it was a golden opportunity to be part of the games.
The 72-strong Hong Kong delegation took part in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games with 35 athletes participating in 11 sports — swimming, athletics, badminton, cycling, equestrian, fencing, rowing, sailing, shooting, table tennis and triathlon. The Chief Executive presented certificates of appreciation to the athletes.
Mr. Tsang said that Hong Kong was one of the places in Asia that excelled in multiple sports, with its swimming team breaking five Hong Kong records. Despite it being their first-time participating, Hong Kong equestrian riders advanced into the third round; the two sailing athletes were among the top 10 and Hong Kong table tennis athletes reached the quarter-finals both in men’s and women’s singles.
Other officials attending the reception included: Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs Carrie Yau; Director of Leisure and Cultural Services Thomas Chow; President of the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China Timothy Fok; and Chef de Mission of the Hong Kong Delegation to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Victor Hui. A variety show was staged to entertain athletes and guests.
The Secretary for Home Affairs, in his capacity as the chairman of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Equestrian Events Hong Kong Fund, presented commemorative medallions to the Hong Kong athletes.
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