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).

Ends/Sunday, August 19, 2018
Issued at HKT 21:42

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