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City upbeat with exchanges and sports demonstrations by Mainland Olympians to Rio Olympic Games (with photos/videos)
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     Hong Kong people have been filled with joy amid the visit of Rio 2016 Olympic Games Mainland Olympians who staged demonstrations in badminton, table tennis, diving as well as sharing with local athletes and youth uniformed groups on their awards and successful experience this morning (August 28).

     The delegation of the Mainland Olympians was arranged into several groups to meet the people at close range this morning. Two groups of athletes gave badminton and table tennis demonstrations at Queen Elizabeth Stadium, and diving demonstration at Victoria Park Swimming Pool respectively. The audiences applauded the athletes for the displays of their superb athletic skills, which have deeply impressed the Hong Kong citizens.

     Besides demonstrations, the Mainland Olympians in badminton and table tennis also had friendly matches with their Hong Kong counterparts. Some of the spectators were selected by drawing lots and granted a rare chance to participate in the sports-for-fun sessions. At the diving demonstration, the Mainland Olympians had a friendly chat and skills exchange with some local young athletes. Both sports demonstration events featured lucky draws to pick out lucky spectators to be awarded badminton and table tennis rackets autographed by members of the national badminton and table tennis teams, as well as T-shirts autographed by the national diving and swimming team members.

     The impressive demonstrations at Queen Elizabeth Stadium and Victoria Park Swimming Pool this morning attracted more than 4 700 members of the public and guests to watch as spectators. The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam, and the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah, visited the demonstrations held at the two venues respectively and greeted members of the delegation.

     Those who were unable to secure tickets were able to enjoy the television live broadcasts for the events participated by the Mainland Olympians.

     Meanwhile, another group of Mainland Olympians attended the "Visit of the Mainland Olympians Delegation - Exchange with Youth of Hong Kong" at the Ma On Shan Sports Centre to meet with some 1 300 members of the youth uniformed groups and local youth and joined interactive games with the youth. The exchange with the Olympians was arranged for Hong Kong youngsters to learn about the virtue of sport, that is perseverance and never giving up. The Acting Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Laurie Lo, also attended the event.

     Various Mainland Olympian delegates also took the opportunity to meet different groups of members of the Hong Kong public, including the China Women's National Volleyball Team visiting an elderly home and playing with children from grassroots families this morning, as well as joining other community events or sharing and gathering sessions with students during their three-day tour.
 
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The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam, attended the Rio Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation's Badminton and Table Tennis Demonstrations at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai this morning (August 28). Picture shows Mrs Lam (front row, centre); Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Michelle Li (front row, fourth left); and the President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, Mr Timothy Fok (front row, seventh right) with Mainland and Hong Kong athletes and other guests.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam (second row, second right), and other guests, enjoy the Rio Olympic Games Mainland Olympians' table tennis demonstrations at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai this morning (August 28).
Mainland Olympians who won gold medals in diving at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games perform a spectacular dive during a sports demonstration event at Victoria Park Swimming Pool this morning (August 28).
Mainland Olympians who won gold medals in diving at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games perform a spectacular dive with Hong Kong athletes during a sports demonstration event at Victoria Park Swimming Pool this morning (August 28).
Mainland Olympians attend a sports demonstration event at Victoria Park Swimming Pool this morning (August 28) and talk about their experience in competing in the Olympic Games.
Audience members participate in a lucky draw at the Sports Demonstration by Mainland Olympians event at Victoria Park Swimming Pool today (August 28) and are awarded with T-shirts autographed by the national diving team.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second row, sixth right); the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah (second row, seventh right), are pictured with Mainland Olympians and Hong Kong athletes taking part in a sports demonstration event at Victoria Park Swimming Pool today (August 28).
Mainland Olympic table tennis gold medallist Ding Ning and Hong Kong young athletes display their skills in a friendly table tennis match during a sports demonstration event held at Queen Elizabeth Stadium today (August 28).
Spectators selected by lot take part in a sport-for-fun session with badminton Olympic gold medallist Chen Long during a sports demonstration event held at Queen Elizabeth Stadium today (August 28).
A group of Mainland Olympians attended the "Visit of the Rio Olympic Games Mainland Olympians Delegation - Exchange with Youths of Hong Kong" event at Ma On Shan Sports Centre this morning (August 28) to meet with some 1 300 members of youth uniformed groups and other local youths. The Acting Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Laurie Lo (fifth right), and other guests are pictured with the Mainland Olympians.
A group of Mainland Olympians attended the "Visit of the Rio Olympic Games Mainland Olympians Delegation - Exchange with Youths of Hong Kong" event at Ma On Shan Sports Centre this morning (August 28). Representatives of youth uniformed groups and local youths presented the Mainland Olympians with bouquets.
A group of Mainland Olympians attended the "Visit of the Rio Olympic Games Mainland Olympians Delegation - Exchange with Youths of Hong Kong" event at Ma On Shan Sports Centre this morning (August 28). Photo shows Olympians who competed in weightlifting events taking part in a game with representatives of youth uniformed groups and local youths.
A group of Mainland Olympians attended the "Visit of the Rio Olympic Games Mainland Olympians Delegation - Exchange with Youths of Hong Kong" event at Ma On Shan Sports Centre this morning (August 28). Photo shows Olympians who competed in race walking event taking part in a game with representatives of youth uniformed groups and local youths.
A group of Mainland Olympians attended the "Visit of the Rio Olympic Games Mainland Olympians Delegation - Exchange with Youths of Hong Kong" event at Ma On Shan Sports Centre this morning (August 28). Photo shows Mainland Olympians telling members of youth uniformed groups and other local youths about their experiences of joy and tears during strenuous training.
A group of Mainland Olympians attended the "Visit of the Rio Olympic Games Mainland Olympians Delegation - Exchange with Youths of Hong Kong" event at Ma On Shan Sports Centre this morning (August 28). Photo shows Mainland Olympians singing a song with young local pop singer Alfred Hui.

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Sport Demonstrations by Mainland Olympians - Diving Demonstrations
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Sport Demonstrations by Mainland Olympians - Badminton and Table Tennis Demonstrations
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Rio Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation – Exchange session with Hong Kong youth uniformed groups
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