​The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government today (August 18) announced that the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation will visit Hong Kong from August 29 to 31.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, said, "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. I am 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 in this regard, enabling members of the public in Hong Kong to meet the national athletes in person."
Mr Lee said, "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. 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 modernisation."
"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. 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. 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."
The delegation will start its three-day visit upon arrival. It will attend a welcome reception and welcome banquet hosted by the HKSAR Government, and visit the Hong Kong Sports Institute to exchange with Hong Kong athletes. Members of the delegation will attend three public events, including the Mainland Olympians Gala Show at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in the evening on August 30, as well as Sports Demonstrations by Mainland Olympians at Queen Elizabeth Stadium and Victoria Park Swimming Pool in the morning on August 31.
The ticketing arrangement and the list of athletes will be announced soon.
The delegation will leave Hong Kong in the afternoon on August 31.
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