SCST congratulates Chung Yuen-ping, Lam Ka-man, Tong Nga-ting, Yu Chui-yee, Chiu Kan-shan, Wong Ting-ting, Chan Yui-lam, Wong Hon-lam, Wong Chi-yin, Pang Wing-ka, Wong Yue-ching and Lam Yan-yu on winning medals in Asian Para Games
The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, today (October 20) extended her congratulations to fencing athletes Chung Yuen-ping, Lam Ka-man, Tong Nga-ting and Yu Chui-yee on winning a silver medal in Women's Foil Team; and table tennis athletes Chiu Kan-shan and Wong Ting-ting on winning silver medals in Women's Singles - Class 7 and Class 11 respectively at the 5th Asian Para Games.
Miss Law also congratulated swimming athlete Chan Yui-lam on winning a bronze medal in Women's 100m Backstroke S14; table tennis athletes Wong Hon-lam and Wong Chi-yin on each winning a bronze medal in Men's Singles - Class 9; as well as Pang Wing-ka, Wong Yue-ching and Lam Yan-yu on winning their bronze medal in Women's Singles - Class 6, Class 7 and Class 10 respectively.
Miss Law said, "It was truly exhilarating that the Hong Kong, China Delegation today achieved remarkable results, winning nine medals in a single day. The four female fencers Chung Yuen-ping, Lam Ka-man, Tong Nga-ting and Yu Chui-yee displayed excellent teamwork and determination to win the silver medal. Chan Yui-lam fought hard and won the bronze medal, bringing the swimming team its third medal at the Games. The table tennis team delivered an outstanding performance today, winning seven medals in one go. Chiu Kan-shan and Wong Ting-ting both fought five tight sets against the opponents, eventually claiming silver medals. Wong Hon-lam, Wong Chi-yin, Pang Wing-ka, Wong Yue-ching and Lam Yan-yu also delivered impressive performances in the competitions, each claiming a bronze medal. The athletes' perseverance and fighting spirit deserve the applause of Hong Kong people.
The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won 12 medals, namely four silver and eight bronze medals, at the Asian Para Games. The newly added nine medals are as follows:
Silver medals
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Fencing: Women's Foil Team
Chung Yuen-ping, Lam Ka-man, Tong Nga-ting, Yu Chui-yee
Table Tennis: Women's Singles - Class 7
Chiu Kan-shan
Table Tennis: Women's Singles - Class 11
Wong Ting-ting
Bronze medals
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Swimming: Women's 100m Backstroke S14
Chan Yui-lam
Table Tennis: Men's Singles - Class 9
Wong Hon-lam
Wong Chi-yin
Table Tennis: Women's Singles - Class 6
Pang Wing-ka
Table Tennis: Women's Singles - Class 7
Wong Yue-ching
Table Tennis: Women's Singles - Class 10
Lam Yan-yu
Brussels ETO strengthens economic, academic and cultural ties with Sicily, Italy
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (Brussels ETO) has strengthened economic, academic and cultural ties between Hong Kong and Sicily, Italy, through a series of activities organised during a visit to Palermo from October 14 to 16 (Sicily time).
Led by the Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the European Union, Ms Shirley Yung, the visit featured high-level meetings with Sicilian and Palermo government officials, exchanges with representatives of the cultural and academic sectors, a business seminar to promote Hong Kong's role as a strategic gateway to Asian markets, and a university sharing session to introduce Hong Kong's education and career opportunities for Italian students.
Ms Yung met with several senior local officials, including the President of the Regional Assembly of Sicily, Mr Gaetano Galvagno; the Regional Minister of Infrastructure and Mobility of Sicily, Mr Alessandro Aricò; the Mayor of Palermo, Mr Roberto Lagalla; and the Councillor for Culture of the City of Palermo, Mr Antonio Rini. These meetings enabled exchange of views on strengthening Hong Kong–Sicily co-operation and exploring areas of mutual interest.
On October 15, the Brussels ETO conducted a business seminar in collaboration with Invest Hong Kong and the Sicilian regional trade association, Sicindustria, to promote Hong Kong's distinctive business advantages and latest market opportunities to the local business community. Speaking at the seminar, Ms Yung highlighted Hong Kong's economic strengths and international connectivity, emphasising the city's increasingly prominent role as a "super connector" and "super value-adder" in the global economy.
"With our unique institutional strengths, extensive global connectivity and unparalleled access to the Chinese Mainland and the wider Asian markets, Hong Kong continues to serve as a trusted partner for international businesses and investors to navigate the increasingly complex international business environment and capture new opportunities for growth," she said. Ms Yung also encouraged Sicilian enterprises and organisations to leverage Hong Kong’s strategic position, robust business ecosystem and extensive international networks to expand their reach across Asia and explore new avenues for collaboration.
In addition, Ms Yung met representatives from the cultural and academic sectors, including the Rector's Delegate for International Cooperation at the University of Palermo, Professor Manfredi Rizzo, as well as the General Manager of Teatro Massimo, Mr Marco Betta. The exchanges facilitated exploration of further academic and cultural collaboration between Hong Kong and Sicily.
The Brussels ETO also gave a talk titled "Hong Kong Study and Career Opportunities" at the University of Palermo to promote Hong Kong as an international higher education hub and career destination for Italian students and young professionals.
Brussels ETO strengthens economic, academic and cultural ties with Sicily, Italy Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Brussels ETO strengthens economic, academic and cultural ties with Sicily, Italy Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Brussels ETO strengthens economic, academic and cultural ties with Sicily, Italy Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Brussels ETO strengthens economic, academic and cultural ties with Sicily, Italy Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Brussels ETO strengthens economic, academic and cultural ties with Sicily, Italy Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Brussels ETO strengthens economic, academic and cultural ties with Sicily, Italy Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
