SHA congratulates Hong Kong delegation on winning Olympic bronze medal
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     The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Tsang Tak-sing, today (August 4) congratulated Lee Wai-sze on winning the first London 2012 Olympic Games bronze medal for Hong Kong.

     Lee Wai-sze won a bronze medal in the Women¡¯s Keirin event at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

     Mr Tsang said, ¡°Lee Wai-sze, a home-grown elite cyclist, has excelled herself and fully demonstrated sportsmanship.

     ¡°Lee Wai-sze has contributed to Hong Kong¡¯s Olympics medal tally, bringing not only honour to the Hong Kong people, but also encouragement to athletes of the Hong Kong delegation.¡±

     He said he looked forward to all Hong Kong athletes giving their best and attaining outstanding performance in the upcoming Olympic competitions.

Ends/Saturday, August 4, 2012
Issued at HKT 02:28

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