Mainland gold medallists to visit HK
The public can meet the Mainland's Olympic gold medallists August 29 to 31.
Premier Wen and four new deputy Prime Minister meet reportersThe three-day visit will feature demonstrations by the athletes in four venues, and a gala performance at Hong Kong Stadium. Tickets are $20 and will be on sale at URBTIX outlets tomorrow.
At today's joint press conference hosted by the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, the Home Affairs Bureau and the Leisure & Cultural Services Department, it was announced all Mainland gold medallists of the Beijing Olympics will visit Hong Kong as a delegation led by China's General Administration of Sport.
Athlete arrangements
On the first day of their visit the delegation will attend a cocktail reception hosted by the Chief Executive, followed by a welcoming dinner.
It will attend the flag-raising ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai at 8am August 30. Members of the public can observe the ceremony in the designated area.
Gold medallists in four sports will give demonstrations from 10.30am to noon at Shek Kip Mei Park Sports Centre (table tennis), Kowloon Park Sports Centre (badminton), Shing Mun Valley Swimming Pool in Tsuen Wan (diving) and Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai (gymnastics).
Athletes will also share their experience with youths and compete with spectators.
The delegation will partake in the gala performance at Hong Kong Stadium from 5.30 to 7pm, before leaving the city August 31.
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