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Speech by CS at Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2016 prize presentation ceremony (English only) (with photos/video)
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     Following is the speech by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the prize presentation ceremony of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2016 today (October 16):

     Good evening all of you, what a wonderful game. It is my great honour to join you here for the second year in a row at the prize presentation ceremony of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2016. I am excited to witness the successful conclusion of the event again, and am happy to see many great tennis players returned.

     On behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, I would like to extend my appreciation to all players for their exertion and sportsmanship demonstrated in the tournament and to congratulate all winners of the Hong Kong Tennis Open.

     Returning again for the third consecutive year, the Tennis Open has once more caught the city's attention and brought excitement to our community. The tournament has been awarded the "M" Mark status by the Major Sports Events Committee of the Sports Commission of the HKSAR Government and receives generous funding support from the Government's Mega Events Fund. This fully demonstrates the government's support for spectacular sports events to take place in Hong Kong. Indeed, this month has been branded the Sports Month by our Hong Kong Tourism Board. We have earlier on hosted the Hong Kong Cyclothon, the FIA Formula E Hong Kong ePrix and the Hong Kong ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup and the annual Cross Harbour Race just took place this morning.

     I note that apart from taking part in this keen competition, some players are able to see more of our city on this visit and some even took part in charitable work serving food to the elderly whilst in Hong Kong. I take this as their love and passion for our city and I look forward to welcoming them back. To spectators coming from abroad, please enjoy this Asia's World City.

     Finally, let me thank the Hong Kong Tennis Association for bringing back the Hong Kong Tennis Open to us and the Prudential Hong Kong Limited for being the title sponsor of this event. Thank you very much.
 
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The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam, speaks at the prize presentation ceremony of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2016 at Victoria Park today (October 16).
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam, attended the prize presentation ceremony of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2016 at Victoria Park today (October 16). Mrs Lam (front row, first right) is pictured with the Singles Champion, Caroline Wozniacki (front row, centre) and the Chief Executive of Prudential Corporation Asia, Mr Tony Wilkey (front row, first left), at the cheque presentation ceremony. Looking on are the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So (back row, second right), and the Chairman of the Mega Events Fund Assessment Committee, Mr Jeffrey Lam (back row, first right).
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam, attended the prize presentation ceremony of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2016 at Victoria Park today (October 16).  Mrs Lam (front row, first right) is pictured with the Singles Champion, Caroline Wozniacki (front row, second left); First Runner-up, Kristina Mladenovic (front row, second right); and the Chief Executive of Prudential Corporation Asia, Mr Tony Wilkey (front row, first left). Looking on are the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So (back row, second right), and the Chairman of the Mega Events Fund Assessment Committee, Mr Jeffrey Lam (back row, first right).

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CS attends Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2016 prize presentation ceremony