Lee Ka-chiu congratulates Hong Kong, China's Olympic athletes on their historic achievement
2024-08-12
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Xinhua News Agency, Hong Kong, August 11 (Reporter Chu Mengmeng) Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee congratulated the Chinese Hong Kong delegation on its historic achievements at the Paris Olympics on the 11th, and thanked all sectors of Hong Kong for their strong support for the athletes.
Lee Ka-chiu said that in this Olympic Games, the Hong Kong delegation won 2 gold medals and 2 bronze medals, winning two gold medals in a single Olympic Games for the first time. The athletes showed their best and went all out on the Olympic stage, fully demonstrating their determination, perseverance and will, and their professional attitude and sportsmanship, which inspired and moved the citizens of Hong Kong. He also thanked the coaches and support team, the Hong Kong Sports Institute, the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, various sports associations, Hong Kong universities and scientific research teams for their dedication and support to the delegation.
On August 1, Hong Kong female fencer Jiang Minhui (left) and her teammate Chen Nuoxi arrived in Hong Kong. Jiang Minhui won the gold medal in the women's individual epee at the Paris Olympics. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Lu BinghuiThe SAR government purchased the broadcasting rights for the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. During the Olympic Games, "Vibrant Olympic Viewing Stations" were set up in 18 districts across Hong Kong for citizens to watch the events for free. Some shopping malls and building facilities also had large screens broadcasting the events.
Lee said that over the past two weeks, Hong Kong citizens have been fully engaged and united in cheering for the athletes. The athletes' good performance in this Olympic Games has demonstrated the Hong Kong spirit of never giving up, injected new impetus into the development of Hong Kong sports, and won the support of more enterprises and citizens, while boosting the social atmosphere and encouraging citizens to do more exercise.
Lee Ka-chiu introduced that the SAR government has actively invested resources in the past 10 years to develop elite sports and ensure that athletes have the best facilities for training. In the future, more sports facilities will continue to be provided, such as accelerating the research and construction of gymnasiums with fencing training and competition equipment and swimming pools that can host international-level competitions, etc., to support the development of Hong Kong sports in terms of policies, facilities and resources.
