August 19, 2024
HONG KONG – The 2024 Paris Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation will visit Hong Kong from August 29 to 31, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government said on Sunday.
The delegation will attend three public events during the visit and also meet with Hong Kong athletes, the HKSAR government said in a statement.
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the central government for arranging another visit of the mainland Olympians delegation, which fully demonstrates its care for Hong Kong,” Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu was quoted as saying in the statement.
“Hong Kong people will be able to share the national team’s joy and triumphs, thereby strengthening their patriotic passion and national spirit, especially among the youngsters.”
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Lee said he was very grateful to the General Administration of Sport of China and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council for their efforts and arrangements for the visit, “enabling members of the public in Hong Kong to meet the national athletes in person.”
“Athletes of the national team, with their spirit of perseverance and high level of skills, achieved breakthroughs in a number of sports in this year’s Paris Olympic Games,” he said.
Lee noted that the national team achieved its best performance abroad since it comprehensively participated in the 1984 Summer Olympics.
“We are extremely proud to have witnessed China’s competitive sports continue to scale new heights, and to demonstrate to the world the power of Chinese-style modernization,” he said.
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The delegation will attend a welcome reception and welcome banquet hosted by the HKSAR government and visit the Hong Kong Sports Institute to exchange views with Hong Kong athletes.
Members of the delegation will appear in three public events, including the Mainland Olympians Gala Show at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium from 8 pm to 9 pm on Aug 30.
They will also conduct badminton, gymnastics and table tennis demonstrations at Queen Elizabeth Stadium and diving and swimming demonstrations at Victoria Park Swimming Pool from 9:30 am to 11:30 am on Aug 31.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department said that tickets will be available for HK$20 ($2.57) each (including the online ticketing service charge) starting at 10 am on Aug 22 via URBTIX. Real-name registration is required for ticket purchases.
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The delegation will leave Hong Kong in the afternoon on Aug 31.
“The visits of athletes of the national team to Hong Kong in the past have always been a craze in the city, bringing a joyful and festive atmosphere to the community,” Lee said.
“We are looking forward to the delegation’s visit to share with Hong Kong people their journey of perseverance and success, and to promote the spirit of Chinese sports.”