SHA congratulates Wong Hon-yin and Cheong Sui-kei on winning another gold medal at National Games for Persons with Disabilities
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Mr Tsui said, "Hong Kong athletes' achievements at this Games are remarkable. In particular, Wong Hon-yin and Cheong Sui-kei have each participated in five swimming events, and won five gold medals and four gold and one silver medals respectively. It is absolutely a formidable task for them to finish the competitions with flying colours. I would also like to express my gratitude to the coaches and supporting team for their guidance and support to the athletes. I hope the athletes will scale new heights in the future."
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region sent a delegation with 35 members to participate in the Games, including 23 athletes to compete in three sports events, namely athletics, swimming and table tennis. Hong Kong athletes have performed brilliantly and won a total of 17 medals, comprising 10 gold, one silver and six bronze medals.
Mr Tsui will attend the closing ceremony of this Games and join the flag handover ceremony tomorrow. Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao will co-host the 15th National Games as well as the next National Games for Persons with Disabilities and National Special Olympic Games in 2025.
Ends/Thursday, October 28, 2021
Issued at HKT 19:58
Issued at HKT 19:58
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