Athletes honoured for historic Asian Games performance
Hong Kong, China’s top-performing athletes at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games were commended by Chief Executive John Lee on Monday for their historic performances. The SAR achieved its best result to date at the Games in Japan, reaching new heights in both the gold medal count and the number of medals won overall. In total, the delegation won 54 medals, comprising 11 gold, 19 silver, and 24 bronze.…
In a commendation ceremony held on Monday, Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee praised the city's top-performing athletes who excelled at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan. The Hong Kong delegation set a new benchmark by securing a record 54 medals, including 11 gold, 19 silver, and 24 bronze across various events. During the ceremony, Lee acknowledged the athletes' unwavering commitment to compete despite injuries and setbacks, expressing deep respect for their determination.
The chief executive also presented certificates to outstanding athletes, such as wushu star Lydia Sham, who became the city's first gold medalist at the Games. Amid the accolades, Lee emphasized the government's continued investment in sports development. Over the 2026-27 financial year, government resources allocated to sports development amounted to approximately HK$8.1 billion, marking a significant 70% increase compared to the previous decade.
A substantial HK$1 billion was designated to the Hong Kong Sports Institute, which provided extensive training, financial subsidies, and support in sports medicine and sports science.
Lee further outlined plans to bolster sports development in the coming years. He stated that resources dedicated to sports will increase by 20% over the next five years, ensuring sustained support for athlete training, sports medicine, and career development. Other dignitaries who attended the ceremony included Chief Secretary Eric Chan, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law, and Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China President Timothy Fok.
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