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[Global Times Report] The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government issued a press release on August 11 stating that the 2024 Paris Olympic Games has come to an end. The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR, John Lee, summarized the performance of the Chinese Hong Kong team, sincerely congratulated the athletes on their historic achievements in this event, and thanked all sectors of society for their strong support for the athletes.

According to the press release, Lee Ka-chiu said that Hong Kong athletes showed extraordinary strength in the 2024 Paris Olympics, winning a total of 2 golds and 2 bronzes in 4 sports events. This is the first time that Hong Kong has won more than one gold medal in the same Olympics. Every Hong Kong athlete showed their best and went all out on the Olympic stage. "No matter what the result is, they have fully demonstrated their determination, perseverance and will, and their professional attitude and sportsmanship. I and the citizens of Hong Kong are deeply inspired and moved. The high-level performance of Hong Kong athletes makes all Hong Kong citizens proud. Each of them is a hero in the hearts of Hong Kong citizens."

"Hong Kong athletes have performed outstandingly in this Olympics. In addition to their own efforts, this is also due to the dedication and careful training of coaches and support teams, the support of the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI), the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China and various sports associations. I affirm and thank them for their contributions. I would also like to thank local universities and scientific research teams for using their scientific research results to help improve athletes' performance," said Lee Ka-chiu.

Lee Ka-chiu said that in the past two weeks, various events have brought together citizens, who have been fully engaged and united to cheer for the athletes at home, at the "Dynamic Olympics Viewing Station" and even in shopping malls. The good performance of athletes in the 2024 Paris Olympics has injected new impetus into the development of Hong Kong sports, allowing more companies and citizens to support Hong Kong athletes, while also boosting the social atmosphere and encouraging citizens to exercise more. The SAR government will continue to support the development of Hong Kong sports in terms of policies, facilities and resources.

Lee also said that there will be a number of important sports events in the short term, including the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games to be held at the end of this month and the 15th National Games and the 12th National Games for People with Disabilities and the 9th Special Olympics to be jointly hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao at the end of next year. "I believe that all sectors of society will continue to support Hong Kong athletes to shine in the events and demonstrate the Hong Kong spirit of never giving up."

According to Hong Kong Wenhui.com, at the 33rd Olympic Games, the Hong Kong delegation achieved the best results in history, conveyed positive energy to Hong Kong society, and greatly inspired the spirit of all sectors of Hong Kong. The Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region sent a congratulatory message to the Hong Kong delegation.

The Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council also sent a congratulatory message to the Hong Kong delegation, saying that at the 33rd Olympic Games, the athletes of the Hong Kong delegation upheld the sports spirit of friendship first and competition second, and did not fear difficulties and dared to compete for the first place, winning the best results in history of 2 gold medals and 2 bronze medals. You have been self-reliant, hardworking, pioneering and enterprising, vividly interpreting the Lion Rock Spirit, showing the spirit of Hong Kong youth in the new era to work hard and pursue their dreams, and writing a new chapter of youth for the legend of Hong Kong. The motherland is proud of you.