The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah, today (March 7) expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Mr Arnaldo de Oliveira Sales.

     Mr Lau said, "Mr Sales has made tremendous contributions to the Hong Kong sports sector. He was deeply committed to bringing Hong Kong athletes to the international stage, and successfully retained Hong Kong as the separate entity of 'Hong Kong, China' to participate in international competitions, which helped raise the standard of local athletes. While we will miss him in this world, his spirit will live on with Hong Kong."

Ends/Saturday, March 7, 2020
Issued at HKT 20:26

NNNN