​Hongkong Post announced today (December 12) that stamp sheetlets and associated philatelic products on the theme of "Congratulations on the Outstanding Achievements of Team Hong Kong, China at Paris 2024" and “Congratulations on the Outstanding Achievements of Team Hong Kong, China at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games” will be released for sale on December 30 (Monday).
With sheer determination, Team Hong Kong, China won two gold and two bronze medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (Paris 2024). It was the first time that Hong Kong clinched two gold medals at the same Olympic Games, and claimed medals in two consecutive Olympic Games. To celebrate the outstanding Paris 2024 achievements of Team Hong Kong, China, Hongkong Post will issue a stamp sheetlet and associated philatelic products entitled "Congratulations on the Outstanding Achievements of Team Hong Kong, China at Paris 2024", featuring the remarkable performances of the 35 athletes from Team Hong Kong, China during the Olympic Games. The stamp sheetlet contains a set of three stamps that captures the moments of athletes sparing no effort in competing for medals in fencing and swimming events respectively, demonstrating their passion for sports and the Hong Kong spirit that touch people's hearts.
In addition, Team Hong Kong, China captured three gold medals, four silver medals and one bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, achieving the best results since the 2008 Paralympic Games. To celebrate the remarkable accomplishment of Team Hong Kong, China at the Paralympic Games this year, Hongkong Post will issue a stamp sheetlet and associated philatelic products entitled "Congratulations on the Outstanding Achievements of Team Hong Kong, China at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games". The stamp sheetlet contains a set of three stamps, showcasing the three medal-winning events, namely swimming, boccia and badminton. With unparalleled resilience and determination, every athlete overcame numerous obstacles and persevered through rigorous training to ultimately reach the Paralympic Games, which inspire and fill the people of Hong Kong with pride.
Official first day covers for "Congratulations on the Outstanding Achievements of Team Hong Kong, China at Paris 2024" and "Congratulations on the Outstanding Achievements of Team Hong Kong, China at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games" will be on sale at all post offices and on Hongkong Post's online shopping mall ShopThruPost (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) from tomorrow (December 13). The stamp sheetlets and associated philatelic products will be on sale at all post offices and on ShopThruPost from December 30, while serviced first day covers affixed with the stamp sheetlets will be available at philatelic offices only.
A hand-back date-stamping service will be provided on December 30 at all post offices for official first day covers/souvenir covers/privately made covers bearing the first day of issue indication and a local address.
Information about the stamp sheetlets and associated philatelic products is available on the Hongkong Post Stamps website (stamps.hongkongpost.hk).
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