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 conducted professional exchanges with Hong Kong athletes, 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, who were all watching as spectators. The performances by the Mainland Olympians won cheers and applause from the audience.
Besides giving sports demonstrations, the Mainland Olympians in badminton, table tennis, swimming, and canoeing also participated in skills exchanges with Hong Kong athletes. Other delegation members chatted 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 could not secure tickets could enjoy the live television broadcasts of the events joined by the Mainland Olympians.
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