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SCST commences visit to Paris (with photos)
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     The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, began his visit to Paris, France, yesterday (July 25, Paris time). Starting his visit at the Olympic Village, Mr Yeung met with members of the Hong Kong, China Delegation to learn more about their preparations and visited facilities in the village, encouraging them to give their all in the upcoming competitions. He also had lunch at the Olympic Village canteen. This morning (July 26, Paris time), Mr Yeung went to the International Broadcast Centre to gain an understanding of the facilities and media services for broadcasting the Olympics.
      
     Mr Yeung said that the Olympics is a major world-level sporting event, and it is already a laudable achievement for Hong Kong athletes to have qualified to participate. He expressed his hope that the athletes will showcase their full potential and achieve good results in the competitions. This year, the Government has purchased the broadcasting rights for the Olympics, allowing all members of the public to watch the amazing performances of the Hong Kong, China Delegation for free and enjoy the moments as the country's athletes strive for medals. Moreover, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department has set up Olympics Focal Sites in 18 districts to generate enthusiasm for the games.
      
     Mr Yeung also attended a reception for sports ministers and the Olympic Games opening ceremony today to have exchanges and establish ties with sports ministers and senior officials responsible for promoting sports development from around the world, with a view to fostering collaborations in the future. Mr Yeung will watch competitions featuring Hong Kong athletes at the venues starting tomorrow (July 27, Paris time).
 
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The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung (fourth right), met with the Hong Kong, China Table Tennis Delegation at the Olympic Village in Paris yesterday (July 25, Paris time).
The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung (third right), met with members of the Hong Kong, China Delegation in the Olympic Village in Paris yesterday (July 25, Paris time) to learn more about their preparations and visited facilities in the village.
The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung (right), met with Hong Kong fencer Vivian Kong (left) at the Olympic Village in Paris yesterday (July 25, Paris time) to learn about her preparation for the upcoming competitions at the Olympic Games.
The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, visited the Olympic Village in Paris yesterday (July 25, Paris time). Photo shows Mr Yeung at one of the Hong Kong, China Delegation’s rooms with portable air conditioner.
The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, visited the Olympic Village in Paris yesterday (July 25, Paris time). Photo shows Mr Yeung (first left) trying athlete’s meal at the Olympic Village canteen.
The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung (second right), visited the Paris Olympics International Broadcast Centre today (July 26, Paris time) to gain an understanding of the facilities and media services for broadcasting the Olympics.
The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung (eighth left), visited the Paris Olympics International Broadcast Centre today (July 26, Paris time) and took a photo with representatives of the four Hong Kong broadcasters.
The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung (third left), attended a reception for sports ministers today (July 26, Paris time) to have exchanges and establish ties with sports ministers and senior officials responsible for promoting sports development from around the world.