CE hails the SAR's 41 medals at Asian Para Games

Chief Executive John Lee commended Hong Kong athletes on Friday for their impressive performances at the fifth Asian Para Games, which yielded 41 medals for the Hong Kong, China delegation. The team claimed three gold, 14 silver, and 24 bronze medals across 10 sports, after being represented by over 150 participants, including 80 elite athletes and more than 70 support staff.

Lee highlighted the boccia team's exceptional achievement, as they secured two gold, three silver, and three bronze medals, while swimmers claimed one gold, three silver, and five bronze medals. Table tennis athletes also earned 15 medals.

Lee emphasized that the success of the athletes demonstrated the power of persistence and courage in overcoming challenges. He lauded the Hong Kong spirit displayed by the competitors on the international stage, stating that their accomplishments effectively communicated the nation's progress in sports. Lee further announced that the government would allocate approximately HK$71 million in 2026-27 for the Hong Kong Sports Institute to train elite athletes with disabilities, a more than 50% increase from five years prior.

The funding will support the institute's efforts in providing elite athletes with disabilities access to training venues, professional coaches, sports science, and medical services. The goal is to enable these athletes to continue improving and securing more accolades for Hong Kong, China on the global stage.