London ETO celebrates in UK 27th anniversary of HKSAR establishment (with photos)

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     To commemorate the 27th anniversary of the establishment of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) supported the 24th UK Chinese Golf Open by sponsoring the Reunification Cup special prize in London, the United Kingdom (UK).

     A total of 100 contestants participated at the UK Chinese Golf Open 2024. All players and their supporters gathered at the London Golf Club on July 1 for the competition and awards ceremony. The event saw enthusiastic participation from players of all skill levels, who enjoyed a day of camaraderie, competition, and cultural celebration.

     In meeting with the UK Chinese Sports Federation, the organiser of the event, Director-General of the London ETO, Mr Gilford Law, remarked, "This year marks the 27th year since Hong Kong's return to the motherland. It is also an important year for Hong Kong to advance from stability to prosperity. We are delighted to support the UK Chinese Golf Open and sponsor the Reunification Cup. This event not only showcases the talents of the Chinese community in the UK but also commemorates a pivotal moment in Hong Kong's history."

     Mr Law also thanked the Federation for telling the world the good stories of Hong Kong, and stressed that the HKSAR Government will continue to promote sports development in Hong Kong by supporting elite sports, enhancing professionalism, maintaining Hong Kong as a centre for major international sports events, developing sports as an industry, and promoting sports in the community.

     Established in 1995, the UK Chinese Sports Federation is a non-profit organisation committed to the promotion and development of sports within the local community.

Ends/Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Issued at HKT 19:28

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To commemorate the 27th anniversary of the establishment of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) supported the 24th UK Chinese Golf Open 2024 by sponsoring the Reunification Cup special prize. Photo shows the Director-General of the London ETO, Mr Gilford Law (third right), and committee members at the event.