The 2024 Paris Olympic Games Mainland Olympians split into two groups to attend two sports demonstrations this morning (August 31) to perform gymnastics, badminton, table tennis, breaking, diving, swimming and artistic swimming. The Mainland Olympians not only conducted professional exchanges with Hong Kong athletes, but also shared their Olympic experience and interacted with the audience.
The Mainland Olympians delegation gave gymnastics, badminton, table tennis and breaking demonstrations at Queen Elizabeth Stadium; and diving, swimming and artistic swimming demonstrations at Victoria Park Swimming Pool. The two sports demonstrations attracted over 4 200 members of the public in total to watch as spectators. The performances by the Mainland Olympians won cheers and applause from the audiences.
Other than giving sports demonstrations, the Mainland Olympians in badminton, table tennis, swimming and canoe also took part in skills exchanges with Hong Kong athletes. Other delegation members had a friendly chat with local young athletes and interacted with the audience. The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, and the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mr Vincent Liu, visited Queen Elizabeth Stadium and the Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ms Vivian Sum, visited Victoria Park Swimming Pool to view the demonstrations this morning.
Those who were unable to secure tickets were able to enjoy the live television broadcasts of the events joined by the Mainland Olympians.
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The 2024 Paris Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation attended the Sports Demonstrations by Mainland Olympians at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai this morning (August 31). Photo shows the Head of Delegation - Director of the General Administration of Sport of China, Mr Gao Zhidan (fourth right); the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung (fourth left); the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mr Vincent Liu (third right); the President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, Mr Timothy Fok (third left); and the Mainland Olympians delegation.
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation attended the Sports Demonstrations by Mainland Olympians at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai this morning (August 31). Photo shows the gymnastics athlete of the national team, Liu Yang performing a rings demonstration.
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation attended the Sports Demonstrations by Mainland Olympians at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai this morning (August 31). Photo shows the gymnastics athletes of the national team, Liu Yang (first left) and Zou Jingyuan (second left) sharing their competition experiences.
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation attended the Sports Demonstrations by Mainland Olympians at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai this morning (August 31). Photo shows the badminton athlete of the national team, Jia Yifan (right) giving sports demonstration with Hong Kong badminton athlete, Yeung Nga-ting (left).
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation attended the Sports Demonstrations by Mainland Olympians at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai this morning (August 31). Photo shows the breaking athlete of the national team, Liu Qingyi performing stunning dances.
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation attended the Sports Demonstrations by Mainland Olympians at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai this morning (August 31). Photo shows the table tennis athletes of the national team, Wang Chuqin (second right) and Fan Zhendong (first right) giving sports demonstration with Hong Kong table tennis athletes, Doo Hoi-kem (second left) and Wong Chun-ting (first left).
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation attended the Sports Demonstrations by Mainland Olympians at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai this morning (August 31). Photo shows the table tennis athletes of the national team, Wang Chuqin (second right); Chen Meng (first left); Wang Manyu (second left); Fan Zhendong (first right); and Ma Long (centre) sharing their experiences on stage.
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation attended the Sports Demonstrations by Mainland Olympians at Victoria Park Swimming Pool this morning (August 31). Photo shows the diving athletes of the national team, Chang Yani (left) and Chen Yiwen (right) performing a diving demonstration.
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation attended the Sports Demonstrations by Mainland Olympians at Victoria Park Swimming Pool this morning (August 31). Photo shows the diving athlete of the national team, Quan Hongchan performing a diving demonstration.
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation attended the Sports Demonstrations by Mainland Olympians at Victoria Park Swimming Pool this morning (August 31). Photo shows the diving athletes of the national team performing a diving demonstration.
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation attended the Sports Demonstrations by Mainland Olympians at Victoria Park Swimming Pool this morning (August 31). Photo shows the diving athletes of the national team performing a diving demonstration.
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation attended the Sports Demonstrations by Mainland Olympians at Victoria Park Swimming Pool this morning (August 31). Photo shows the synchronised swimming athletes of the national team dancing gracefully in the water.
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation attended the Sports Demonstrations by Mainland Olympians at Victoria Park Swimming Pool this morning (August 31). Photo shows the swimming athletes of the national team and Hong Kong swimming athletes performing relay in teams.
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation attended the Sports Demonstrations by Mainland Olympians at Victoria Park Swimming Pool this morning (August 31). Photo shows the canoe athletes of the national team sharing their experiences of participating in Olympics on stage.
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