SHA congratulates HK snooker team for winning Asian Games silver medal
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    The Secretary for Home Affairs, Dr Patrick Ho, today (December 6) congratulated Marco Fu and Chan Wai-ki on winning a silver medal in Men's Snooker Doubles at the Doha Asian Games.

     Dr Ho said: "Hong Kong's athletes have once again achieved remarkable results in international competitions. I feel very proud of them."

     He wished the Hong Kong delegation all the best and hoped for more good news from other events.

Ends/Wednesday, December 6, 2006
Issued at HKT 09:45

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