Athletes from Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) have made a remarkable impression at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, securing two gold and two bronze medals as of Friday.
International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Fok Tsun-Ting, also known as Timothy Fok, commended the delegation's athletes for their unwavering fighting spirit. Speaking to CGTN Sports Scene's Hu Shichen at the China House in Paris, Fok expressed his gratitude towards the Chinese mainland for its support.
\"Every time I go to the Olympic Games, I go to the China House and it's like seeing my own home,\" Fok remarked. \"The China House exhibition is amazing. Many sports started in ancient China. I think it makes sense to combine sports and culture in Paris this time.\"
Vivian Kong, also known as Kong Man Wai, made history by winning the first gold for Hong Kong in the women's fencing epee individual event. Her teammate, Cheung Ka Long, also known as Edgar Cheung, secured the SAR's second gold with his victory in the men's foil individual final.
Fok added, \"The tireless efforts of Hong Kong athletes have finally brought about this result. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the General Administration of Sport of China and many mainland organizations for their support of sports development in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, the fighting spirit and hard work of Hong Kong athletes can also serve as a good example to young people.\"
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IOC member Fok hails China's Hong Kong SAR's performance at Paris 2024
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