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SHA shows support for Hong Kong athletes in Jakarta (with photos)
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     The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah, arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia yesterday (August 17). He visited the Patriot Chandrabhaga Stadium to watch a men's football match between Hong Kong and Palestine at the Asian Games.

     Mr Lau visited the athletes' village of the Asian Games this morning (August 18) to view measures which support Hong Kong athletes to compete. He showed support to Hong Kong athletes and encouraged them to spare no effort in the competitions. Mr Lau will attend the opening ceremony of the Asian Games tonight.

     The 18th Asian Games is being held from August 18 to September 2 in Jakarta and Palembang in Indonesia. A record-breaking number of 586 athletes of the Hong Kong delegation are taking part in the Games.

     Mr Lau will watch competitions in which Hong Kong athletes participate tomorrow (August 19).
 
Ends/Saturday, August 18, 2018
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The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah (third left), has started his visit in Jakarta, Indonesia. He visited the Patriot Chandrabhaga Stadium to watch a men's football match between Hong Kong and Palestine at the Asian Games yesterday (August 17).
The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah (fourth left in front standing row), has started his visit in Jakarta, Indonesia. He visited the Patriot Chandrabhaga Stadium to watch a men’s football match between Hong Kong and Palestine at the Asian Games yesterday (August 17). Photo shows Mr Lau and the President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, Mr Timothy Fok (fifth left in front standing row), with the Hong Kong football team.
The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah (centre), has started his visit in Jakarta, Indonesia. He visited the athletes' village of the Asian Games this morning (August 18) to view measures which support Hong Kong athletes to compete.
The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah, has started his visit in Jakarta, Indonesia. He visited the athletes' village of the Asian Games today (August 18). Photo shows the Hong Kong women's volleyball team taking a selfie with Mr Lau (front row, second left).
The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah, has started his visit in Jakarta, Indonesia. He visited the athletes' village of the Asian Games today (August 18). Photo shows Mr Lau (second right) chatting with members of the Hong Kong women's softball team to learn more about their training.
The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah (centre), has started his visit in Jakarta, Indonesia. He visited the athletes' village of the Asian Games today (August 18) and showed support for Hong Kong athletes.