The Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, today (February 7) congratulated Hong Kong athlete Leung Chun-wing for winning the first gold medal for Hong Kong in the Men's Elite Scratch at the 37th Asian Track Cycling Championship in India.

     Mr Leung said, "Leung Chun-wing has made tremendous efforts in improving his skills. He has fully demonstrated the strength of Hong Kong cyclists. The people of Hong Kong take pride in his exceptional result in this competition and the Government will continue to fully support sports development in Hong Kong.

     "I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to him and hope he will continue to shine at sports."

Ends/Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Issued at HKT 19:28

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