Elsie Leung appointed deputy mayor of Olympic and Paralympic Village
The Beijing Organizing Committee (BOCOG) has appointed Elsie Leung as deputy mayor of the Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Village. She will be responsible for the management, operation and services of the Hong Kong Village, and she will ensure that the overall demands of the organization and operation of the Olympic and Paralympic Games are met.
Hong Kong Chief Secretary for Administration Henry Tang, who is also President of the Equestrian Committee, said the Olympic and Paralympic Village is an important component of the Equestrian Events.
“Ms. Leung has always been dedicated to serving the community. Fully experienced in administrative management and widely respected for her excellent leadership, Ms. Leung is the best choice to take charge of the Hong Kong village,” he said. “I sincerely congratulate her on her appointment and look forward to working together with her to ensure that the Olympic and Paralympic Equestrian Events will be successfully held and meet our nation's trust and expectation.”
The operational plan for the village, including its layout, the services to be provided to National Olympic Committees, security arrangements and room allocation proposals, has been approved by the International Olympic Committee and BOCOG. A detailed plan for all village services is expected to be finalized this month.
Ms. Leung has resigned as Chairman of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Equestrian Events Hong Kong Fund (Equestrian Fund) Board of Governors. Hong Kong Secretary for Home Affairs Tsang Tak-sing thanked Ms. Leung for her support and contributions to the fund.
Mr. Tsang, as the trustee of the Equestrian Fund, is acting Chairman of the Fund’s Board of Governors.
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