The following is issued on behalf of the Executive Council Secretariat:

     Non-official Members of the Executive Council (ExCo Non-official Members) today (July 30) extended their warmest congratulations to Hong Kong swimming athlete Siobhan Bernadette Haughey for winning the bronze medal for Hong Kong in the Women's 200m Freestyle event at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. They also expressed their heartfelt gratitude to her coach and the swimming team.

     The Convenor of ExCo Non-official Members, Mrs Regina Ip, said, "After winning two silver medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, Siobhan Bernadette Haughey kept up her efforts and stood out among the finalists in the race through her outstanding swimming skills, winning the bronze medal. Her achievement has made all Hong Kong people proud."

     ExCo Non-official Members hope that the Hong Kong, China Delegation will continue to perform at their best in striving for good results in the other events.

Ends/Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Issued at HKT 4:20

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