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The following is issued on behalf of the Equestrian Events (Hong Kong) of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad Company Limited:
A delegation from Qingdao, co-host city for the Beijing 2008 Olympics, today (July 12) visited the Sha Tin venue for the Equestrian Events.
Led by Member of Standing Committee of CPC Qingdao Committee and Administrative Vice-President of Sailing Sub-Committee, Ms Zang Aimin, the group was briefed on Hong Kong's preparations for the Equestrian Events by Chief Executive Officer of The Equestrian Company (EqCo), Mr Lam Woon-kwong.
On a tour of the stables for the 200-odd competition horses, which will begin arriving on July 26, the visitors were briefed by the EqCo's Director of Competition, Mr Chang Wei.
Ends/Saturday, July 12, 2008
Issued at HKT 18:21
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