SHA congratulates HK athletes for winning medals in Youth Olympic Games
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     The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Tsang Tak-sing, extended congratulations today (August 19) to Hong Kong athletes Ryan Choi and Siobhan Bernadette Haughey for winning medals in the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing. Ryan and Siobhan won silver medals in the Men's Foil Individual and Women's 100m Freestyle respectively.

     "Ryan and Siobhan have shown their perseverance in the Youth Olympic Games and achieved a remarkable result for Hong Kong and made us feel proud," Mr Tsang said.

     He praised Hong Kong athletes for their outstanding performance in the Youth Olympic Games and encouraged them to continue to aim high.

Ends/Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Issued at HKT 19:58

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