China News Service, Hong Kong, July 8th (Reporter Wang Jiacheng) The flag-giving ceremony of the Hong Kong delegation of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games was held in the Government House on the 8th.

The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam said in a speech that with the efforts of all parties, 46 elite athletes in Hong Kong have qualified for the Tokyo Olympics. This is the best result ever and has written a glorious page for the development of sports in Hong Kong.

On July 8, the flag-giving ceremony of the Hong Kong delegation of the Tokyo Olympic Games was held in the Government House.

The picture shows the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam (middle) talking with members of the delegation.

Photo by Zhong Xin issued by China News Agency

　　Lu Xinning, deputy director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Matsuhiro Wada, Consul General of the Japanese Consulate in Hong Kong, Fok Zhenting, Chairman of the Hong Kong Sports Association and Olympic Committee of China, and Bei Junqi, head of the Hong Kong delegation of the Tokyo Olympic Games, attended the ceremony.

　　Carrie Lam first wishes the Hong Kong Olympic athletes victory and glory for Hong Kong.

She said that the new crown pneumonia epidemic has brought severe challenges to the world and forced many events to be postponed or even cancelled. It is gratifying that East Olympics can finally be held after a one-year postponement.

　　Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said that for some time in the past, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has been in close contact with the Hong Kong Institute of Sport and related sports associations so that major sports venues can remain open and athletes can maintain their practice.

When there are important competitions overseas, including Olympic qualifying competitions, the SAR government will also assist athletes in participating in safe conditions.

Like all Hong Kong citizens, she will look forward to waiting for Hong Kong athletes to compete with masters from all over the world.

　　Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor introduced that this year’s "Elite Athlete Recognition Program" will substantially increase the amount of Olympic medal awards. The individual gold medal bonus will be increased from the previous 3 million yuan (HK$, the same below) to 5 million yuan, and the silver and bronze medal bonuses will be increased respectively. To 2.5 million yuan and 1.25 million yuan; and the gold medal bonus for inter-team events will be increased to 10 million yuan.

I hope to inspire Hong Kong athletes to go all out to achieve better results.

　　In his speech, Timothy Fok said that in the past year, due to the impact of the new crown epidemic, preparations for the conference and preparations for the athletes have been full of twists and turns.

In the face of unprecedented difficulties and challenges, Hong Kong athletes are still advancing bravely. A total of 46 athletes will compete for medals with determination, confidence and ability to improve their personal best. I believe they will create the most beautiful performance in history for Hong Kong. .

　　It is reported that the list of flag bearers of the Hong Kong delegation was also announced that day. They were male foil player Zhang Jialang and badminton mixed doubles female player Xie Yingxue.

They will lead the Hong Kong delegation to the New National Arena in Tokyo on the 23rd of this month.

　　The Tokyo Olympics will be held from July 23 to August 8. Hong Kong, China will send a 97-member delegation, including 46 athletes and substitute athletes. They will participate in swimming, track and field, badminton, cycling, equestrianism, and fencing. , Golf, gymnastics, karate, rowing, sailing, table tennis and triathlon and other sports.

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