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To celebrate the Beijing 2008 Olympics, and to welcome the 100-day countdown to the event, the Home Affairs Department, Yuen Long District Office and the Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association jointly organised the Yuen Long District Sports Carnival at Tin Shui Wai Sports Ground today (April 27).
Speaking at the launching ceremony of the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games, Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs Mrs Carrie Yau said that the Home Affairs Bureau had been doing its utmost to encourage various sectors to organise different activities, so as to invite the whole community to celebrate and welcome the Beijing 2008 Olympics with one heart.
Mrs Yau added that this year, various sectors of the community had been participating in promoting the Olympics with enthusiasm. "Through this valuable opportunity, we wish to encourage our younger generation to build up their bodies and strengthen their will. If all of us attach importance to balanced development of both body and mind, Hong Kong will surely become a healthy and energetic city."
Mrs Yau said that with the full support given by some 30 local organisations and schools and the active participation of various parties, including the physically disadvantaged, today's event had highlighted the core elements of Olympism - harmony and peaceful co-existence.
The Yuen Long District Sports Carnival aimed at promoting Olympism and healthy lifestyle through sports competitions. Participants who were born on August 8 were given souvenirs of the Beijing Olympics.
The Sports and Federation and Olympics Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC) had assisted in organising the event. Other officiating guests included President of the SF&OC, Mr Timothy Fok; Director of Home Affairs, Mrs Pamela Tan; Chairman of the Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association, Mr Lee Chi-wing; Yuen Long District Officer, Mr James Chan; and Star of the Yuen Long District Sports Carnival, Mr So Wa-wai.
Highlights of the carnival will be broadcast on TVB Jade on May 1 (Thursday) from 11.05pm to 11.35pm.
Ends/Sunday, April 27, 2008
Issued at HKT 13:28
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