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Rio Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation starts Hong Kong visit (with photos/video)
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     The Rio Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation has arrived in Hong Kong today (August 27) to start a three-day visit. 

     Led by the Minister of the General Administration of Sport of China, Mr Liu Peng, the 64-member delegation arrived at the Hong Kong International Airport around noon. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government held a welcoming ceremony at the airport apron to receive the delegation. They were greeted by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam; the Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Yang Jian; the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah; and other guests.

     About 200 students also welcomed the delegation at the ceremony. Their representatives presented bouquets of flowers to the leader of the delegation and athletes.

     The elite athletes will meet the public and stage sports demonstrations during their stay in Hong Kong, enabling the public to see them up close.
 
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A Rio Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation led by the Minister of the General Administration of Sport of China, Mr Liu Peng (front row, left) arrived in Hong Kong this morning (August 27) for a three-day visit. Photo shows the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam (front row, right), extending a warm welcome to the delegation on their arrival at the Hong Kong International Airport.
A Rio Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation led by the Minister of the General Administration of Sport of China, Mr Liu Peng, arrived in Hong Kong this morning (August 27) for a three-day visit. Photo shows Mr Liu (first right) receiving bouquets of flowers from children at the Hong Kong International Airport.
A Rio Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation led by the Minister of the General Administration of Sport of China, Mr Liu Peng (second right), arrived in Hong Kong this morning (August 27) for a three-day visit. The delegation was warmly welcomed at the Hong Kong International Airport. First right is the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam.
A Rio Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation led by the Minister of the General Administration of Sport of China, Mr Liu Peng, arrived in Hong Kong this morning (August 27) for a three-day visit. Photo shows smiling children greeting the visiting delegation.
A Rio Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation led by the Minister of the General Administration of Sport of China, Mr Liu Peng, arrived in Hong Kong this morning (August 27) for a three-day visit. Photo shows the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam (right), speaking to the media at the Hong Kong International Airport. Looking on is Mr Liu (left).
A Rio Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation led by the Minister of the General Administration of Sport of China, Mr Liu Peng (first row, eighth left), arrived in Hong Kong this morning (August 27) for a three-day visit. Photo shows the delegation with the welcoming party. Tenth left on the first row is the Chief Secretary for the Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam.

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Welcome ceremony for Rio Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation at Hong Kong International Airport
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