CE praises Hong Kong, China professional athletes for accomplishments at 20th Asian Games
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The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (October 4) praised the Hong Kong, China delegation on their exceptional accomplishments at the 20th Asian Games, and applauded Hong Kong, China professional athletes for showing their determination and extraordinary expertise in the competitors.
Mr Lee stated, “The Hong Kong, China delegation included some 580 professional athletes contending in 38 occasions at this Asian Games. All the taking part professional athletes have actually offered their utmost in every competitors. They have actually won an overall of 54 medals, making up 11 gold medals, 19 silver medals and 24 bronze medals – going beyond previous record for the overall variety of medals while likewise protecting the most gold medals ever, marking a motivating accomplishment, showing Hong Kong, China professional athletes’ determination and requirements of quality that have actually brought honour to both the nation and Hong Kong.
“Hong Kong, China professional athletes won gold medals in wushu, swimming, rowing, squash, cruising, tennis, windsurfing, and rugby 7s. Amongst them, the squash group, the cruising group and the tennis group accomplished historical outcomes, composing a wonderful chapter for Hong Kong sports. The guts, ruthless spirit, determination and unyielding decision revealed by Hong Kong, China professional athletes on the field of play are the finest personification of the Hong Kong spirit. I think all Hong Kong individuals share my enjoyment and enormous pride in their exceptional efficiencies.
“Hong Kong, China professional athletes have actually when again accomplished outstanding outcomes at this most current edition of the Asian Games, showing that the Government’s policies and its tactical resource assistance are on the best track. I likewise extend my sincere appreciation to the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI), the Sports Federation & & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, the numerous nationwide sports associations and the training and medical groups for their steady assistance and commitment to supporting our professional athletes for many years. I anticipate extending my congratulations to the professional athletes face to face at the commendation event to be kept in due course.
“The current-term Government is proactively promoting sports development and continuously developing elite sports, with various measures implemented to enhance the quality of training and support for elite athletes. This comprehensive support includes the hardware facilities of the HKSI, training resources, and research and development of sports medicine and sports science. In the 2024 Policy Address, I proposed to review the mechanism of direct financial support for elite athletes. The grant level of direct financial support for them has been comprehensively increased from April 1, 2025, and the subsidy ceiling of athletes’ participation in competitions has also been raised this year. We will continue to provide full support for Hong Kong, China athletes to excel at international and regional competitions, and to take Hong Kong sport to a new level.”