The Hong Kong delegation at the 5th Asian Para Games held a flag presentation ceremony
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- The flag presentation ceremony of the Hong Kong delegation of the 5th Asian Para Games was held at the Hong Kong Sports Institute.
- The delegation will send 80 athletes to compete in 10 events, including taekwondo for the first time.
- The Asian Para Games will be held in Japan from October 18th to 24th.
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The 5th Asian Para Games will be held in Japan from October 18 to October 24. The Hong Kong delegation from China won a total of 47 medals at the last Asian Para Games in Hangzhou.
China News Service, Hong Kong, September 17 (Reporter Zhao Jingyi) The flag presentation ceremony of the Hong Kong, China delegation at the Fifth Asian Para Games (referred to as the "Asian Para Games") was held at the Hong Kong Sports Institute on the 17th. It was announced at the event that the Hong Kong delegation will send 80 athletes to compete in 10 events.
On September 17, the flag presentation ceremony of the Hong Kong, China delegation at the 5th Asian Para Games was held at the Hong Kong Sports Institute. The picture shows the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Hong Kong SAR Government, Law Shu-pui (first from left), presenting the Hong Kong SAR regional flag to the Hong Kong, China delegation. Photo by China News Service reporter Zhao Jingyi
80 athletes will compete in 10 events including bocce, archery, track and field, badminton, fencing, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, shooting and wheelchair tennis. At this Asian Para Games, the Hong Kong delegation from China will send members to participate in the taekwondo event for the first time.
On the same day, the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Law Shu-pui, presented the regional flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to the Hong Kong, China delegation. She said that the Hong Kong delegation has performed well in the past three Asian Para Games and won 47 medals at the last Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, which fully proves that Hong Kong athletes have strong strength and perseverance. The SAR Government supports people with disabilities to participate in sports activities and wishes the Hong Kong, China delegation a successful start and a fruitful return.
Kitty Fung, President of the Hong Kong Paralympic Committee of China, introduced that the slogan of the Hong Kong, China delegation at this Asian Para Games is “Beyond Oneself and Achieve Extraordinary Things”. She believes that every athlete will be in the best condition and have a strong will to win and show their style on the field.
"I hope I can go all out, break through myself, and be clear of conscience." Yang Zhaoqi, an athlete participating in the taekwondo event this time, said in an interview with China News Service and other media that he is an educator and hopes that through this rare experience, he can tell students not to be afraid of failure or losing.
The current Asian Para Games will be held in Japan from October 18 to October 24.
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The Hong Kong delegation will participate in the Asian Para Games in Japan from October 18th to 24th.
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