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CE watches Asian Games in Hangzhou to cheer for Hong Kong athletes (with photos)
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     The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (September 24) watched various competitions at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (Asian Games) to cheer for Hong Kong athletes.
      
     The delegation led by Mr Lee went to various event venues to watch the competitions with Hong Kong athletes' participation, including swimming, Wushu and fencing. Mr Lee extended his warmest congratulations to athletes who won medals in today's competition. 
      
     Mr Lee said that the Asian Games held in Hangzhou is of great importance to Hong Kong athletes as they are competing in our country. He was pleased to have the opportunity to watch the races in person with the participation of Hong Kong athletes, who were striving for excellence and demonstrating extraordinary capability. He expressed his hope that Hong Kong athletes will continue to go beyond themselves and unleash their potentials in achieving outstanding results in various events.

     In the morning, Mr Lee also visited the Zhejiang Liaison Unit of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to learn more about its work in promoting closer economic and trade relations between Zhejiang and Hong Kong and fostering cultural exchanges between the two places. He also encouraged colleagues to strive to serve Hong Kong people and enterprises in Zhejiang, and attract businesses and talents to Hong Kong.

     In the afternoon, Mr Lee attended a lunch with the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC). He said that the SF&OC has provided necessary arrangements and assistance to the Hong Kong, China Delegation for participating in the Asian Games. He appreciated the work of the SF&OC.
      
     Mr Lee will continue his visit tomorrow (September 25).
 
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The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government delegation to Hangzhou and continued his visit programme today (September 24). Photo shows Mr Lee (first right) showing support to Hong Kong athletes at swimming competitions.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government delegation to Hangzhou and continued his visit programme today (September 24). Photo shows Mr Lee (fourth right), accompanied by the Commissioner for Sports in the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Mr Sam Wong (first left), watching swimming competitions with Hong Kong athletes.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government delegation to Hangzhou and continued his visit programme today (September 24). Photo shows Mr Lee (third left) chatting with Hong Kong athletes.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government delegation to Hangzhou and continued his visit programme today (September 24). Photo shows Mr Lee (front row, first right) chatting with Hong Kong athletes.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government delegation to Hangzhou and continued his visit programme today (September 24). Photo shows Mr Lee (third right); the Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai, Mrs Laura Aron (third left); the Director of the Zhejiang Liaison Unit (ZJLU) of the HKSAR Government, Mr Terence Lau (second right), and staff at the ZJLU.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government delegation to Hangzhou and continued his visit programme today (September 24). Photo shows Mr Lee (fifth right) visiting the Zhejiang Liaison Unit of the HKSAR Government and chatting with staff.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government delegation to Hangzhou and continued his visit programme today (September 24). Photo shows (from second right) Mr Lee; the President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, Mr Timothy Fok, and the Commissioner for Sports in the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Mr Sam Wong, showing support to Hong Kong athletes at wushu competitions.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government delegation to Hangzhou and continued his visit programme today (September 24). Photo shows Mr Lee (first right) greeting Hong Kong wushu athletes.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government delegation to Hangzhou and continued his visit programme today (September 24). Photo shows (from second right) Mr Lee; the President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, Mr Timothy Fok, and the Commissioner for Sports in the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Mr Sam Wong, chatting with Hong Kong wushu athletes.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government delegation to Hangzhou and continued his visit programme today (September 24). Photo shows Mr Lee (back row, fifth right); the President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, Mr Timothy Fok (back row, fourth right); and the Chef de Mission of the Hong Kong, China Delegation to the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou, Mr Kenneth Fok (back row, fifth left); and the Commissioner for Sports in the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Mr Sam Wong (back row, sixth left), with Hong Kong athletes.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government delegation to Hangzhou and continued his visit programme today (September 24). Photo shows Mr Lee (fourth right); the President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC), Mr Timothy Fok (fourth left), and other officers of the SF&OC.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government delegation to Hangzhou and continued his visit programme on September 24. Photo shows Mr Lee (third left); the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung (fourth left); and the Commissioner for Sports in the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Mr Sam Wong (first left), showing support to Hong Kong athletes at the fencing competitions.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government delegation to Hangzhou and continued his visit programme on September 24. Photo shows Mr Lee at the Victory Ceremony of the Men's Foil Individual at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government delegation to Hangzhou and continued his visit programme on September 24. Photo shows Mr Lee at the Victory Ceremony of the Women's Épée Individual at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government delegation to Hangzhou and continued his visit programme on September 24. Photo shows Mr Lee at the flag raising ceremony of the Victory Ceremony of the Men's Foil Individual at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government delegation to Hangzhou and continued his visit programme on September 24. Photo shows Mr Lee (third left) congratulating fencing athlete Cheung Ka-long on winning a gold medal in Men's Foil Individual at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government delegation to Hangzhou and continued his visit programme on September 24. Photo shows (from left) the Commissioner for Sports in the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Mr Sam Wong; Mr Lee; and the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, chatting with Hong Kong fencing athletes.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government delegation to Hangzhou and continued his visit programme on September 24. Photo shows Mr Lee (second row, fourth left); the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung (second row, third left); the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mr Vincent Liu (second row, second left); the Commissioner for Sports in the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Mr Sam Wong (second row, first right); and the President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, Mr Timothy Fok (second row, fifth left), with Hong Kong fencing athletes.