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SHA congratulates Hong Kong swimming team on winning bronze medal in Asian Games (with photos)
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     The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah, today (August 19) extended his congratulations to Stephanie Au, Camille Lily Mei Cheng, Sze Hang-yu and Tam Hoi-lam on winning a bronze medal in the Women's 4x100m Freestyle Relay of the Asian Games, being held in Jakarta and Palembang in Indonesia. This is the first medal the Hong Kong delegation has won in this Asian Games.

     Mr Lau, who is visiting Jakarta, said, "The four Hong Kong swimmming athletes excelled in the competition and brought out their best in technique. Their great achievement at the beginning of the Asian Games has boosted the morale of the Hong Kong delegation. It was my honour to witness the moment and see the importance of our cheering for athletes. Our outstanding athletes deserve the support of all Hong Kong people."

     Mr Lau today watched fencing, softball, badminton, basketball and swimming competitions in which Hong Kong athletes participated. At around noon, Mr Lau met and had lunch with Hong Kong youths who have joined internship programmes in Jakarta to learn about their experience.

     Mr Lau will watch other competitions with Hong Kong athletes participating tomorrow (August 20).
 
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The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah (centre), today (August 19) extended his congratulations to Hong Kong athletes Stephanie Au (first left), Camille Lily Mei Cheng (second left), Sze Hang-yu (first right) and Tam Hoi-lam (second right) on winning a bronze medal in the Women's 4x100m Freestyle Relay of the Asian Games. This is the first medal the Hong Kong delegation has won in this Asian Games.
The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah, today (August 19) watched some of the Asian Games competitions in which Hong Kong athletes are participating in Jakarta, Indonesia. Photo shows Mr Lau (second right) watching a fencing match in women's individual sabre event.
The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah, today (August 19) watched some of the Asian Games competitions in which Hong Kong athletes are participating in Jakarta, Indonesia. Mr Lau (right) pictures with Hong Kong women's fencing athlete, Ms Au Sin-ying (centre), and head coach of Hong Kong fencing team, Mr Zheng Kang-zhao (left).
The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah, today (August 19) watched some of the Asian Games competitions in which Hong Kong athletes are participating in Jakarta, Indonesia. Photo shows Mr Lau (third left) watching a women's softball match.
The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah, today (August 19) watched some of the Asian Games competitions in which Hong Kong athletes are participating in Jakarta, Indonesia. Photo shows Mr Lau (back row, sixth left) taking a group photo with Hong Kong women's softball team after watching a match.
The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah (fourth right), meets and has lunch with Hong Kong interns in Jakarta, Indonesia at noon today (August 19).
The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah, today (August 19) watched some of the Asian Games competitions in which Hong Kong athletes are participating in Jakarta, Indonesia. Photo shows Mr Lau (second row, second right) watching a badminton match.