ýÿThe Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government delegation to visit Tonglu Equestrian Centre, the equestrian venue of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (Asian Games), today (September 25).

     Upon arrival at the equestrian centre, Mr Lee and the delegation toured the facilities to learn more about the construction of the centre and preparation work for the competitions. They also watched the training of athletes and had exchanges with Hong Kong volunteers participating in the equestrian events of the Asian Games.

     Mr Lee said he was pleased that Hong Kong would contribute to the Asian Games. Jointly invited by the Hangzhou Asian Games Organising Committee and the Hangzhou Municipal Government, and co-ordinated by the Zhejiang Liaison Unit of the HKSAR Government, the Hong Kong Jockey Club provided technical support for the equestrian events of the Asian Games, leveraging Hong Kong's strengths to serve the needs of the country.

     Mr Lee said, "Members of the public and I are so proud of the outstanding performance by Hong Kong athletes in the first few days of the Asian Games. The HKSAR Government will continue to promote the sports development of Hong Kong in five areas, namely promoting sports in the community, supporting elite sports, developing Hong Kong into a centre for major international sports events, promoting sports professionalism and developing sports as an industry. The HKSAR Government will also spare no effort in contributing to the country's preparation of large-scale sports events."

     Mr Lee concluded his visit and departed for Hong Kong this afternoon.

Ends/Monday, September 25, 2023
Issued at HKT 15:12

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