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CE praises Hong Kong athletes for their outstanding performances at Incheon Asian Para Games
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     The Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, today (October 24) praised Hong Kong athletes for their remarkable achievements in the Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games.

     Hong Kong athlete Leung Yuk-wing won another gold medal for Hong Kong in the Boccia Mixed Individual BC4 event today.

     "Our athletes have demonstrated incomparable courage, stamina and resolution in the course of the competitions. Their perseverance has earned our sincere admiration," said Mr Leung.

     The Hong Kong delegation has sent a record high number of 119 athletes to the Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games and they have taken part in 14 events, surpassing all previous Games. The 44 medals captured this year have also overtaken the record number of medals ever won by the Hong Kong delegation in the Asian Para Games, which is a great encouragement to many Hong Kong people.

Ends/Friday, October 24, 2014
Issued at HKT 15:54

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