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Asian Games Hangzhou gold medallists visit Princess Margaret Hospital (with photos)
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The 19th Asian Games Hangzhou gold medallists bring their winning spirit to Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH).

     Rowing athletes Lam San-tung and Wong Wai-chun, who won the first gold medal (Rowing Men's Coxless Pairs) for the Hong Kong, China Delegation in the Asian Games Hangzhou, took time off to visit PMH on November 13, where they shared their journey to victory and some behind-the-scenes moments, hoping to sprinkle positivity on patients and healthcare workers.

     During the sharing session, Lam referred to their struggles to achieve their goal and encouraged healthcare workers to continue their hard work in safeguarding the health of the public. Lam said, "We have long set our sights on winning the gold medal in the Asian Games. Despite the rigorous training, as long as we have a clear goal and give it our all, we knew we can live out our dreams."

     The duo also visited the Integrated Neurological Rehabilitation Centre and paediatric ward, where they took photos with medical staff and paediatric patients and wished the children a speedy recovery.

     Wong expressed his hope that this visit can uplift everyone's spirit. Wong said, "We know that public hospitals are always busy, especially during the winter season. We hope to take this opportunity to cheer up our healthcare workers and encourage them to continue protecting the health of the community with the spirit of rising to challenges. We deeply admire the professionalism and dedication of healthcare workers and are grateful for their commitment and devoted care for patients amid heavy workloads."
 
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Lam San-tung (first left) and Wong Wai-chun (second left), who won the gold medal in Rowing Men's Coxless Pairs in the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou, visited Princess Margaret Hospital on November 13, where they interacted with paediatric patients and wished them a speedy recovery.
Lam San-tung (first right) and Wong Wai-chun (second right), who won the gold medal in Rowing Men's Coxless Pairs in the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou, visited the Integrated Neurological Rehabilitation Centre of Princess Margaret Hospital on November 13 to learn about the rehabilitation services and adaptive devices provided by the Occupational Therapy Department.
Lam San-tung (second left) and Wong Wai-chun (third left), who won the gold medal in Rowing Men's Coxless Pairs in the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou, visited the Integrated Neurological Rehabilitation Centre of Princess Margaret Hospital and viewed the rehabilitation equipment of the Physiotherapy Department on November 13.
Lam San-tung (back row, fourth left) and Wong Wai-chun (back row, third left), who won the gold medal in Rowing Men's Coxless Pairs in the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou, visited Princess Margaret Hospital on November 13. They expressed gratitude to healthcare workers for their commitment and hoped to use their visit as an opportunity to cheer up all healthcare workers.
Lam San-tung (second right) and Wong Wai-chun (second left), who won the gold medal in Rowing Men's Coxless Pairs in the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou, attended a sharing session held at Princess Margaret Hospital on November 13, where they met hundreds of Hospital Authority staff to share their journey of winning the gold medal in the Asian Games.
Lam San-tung (first row, fourth left) and Wong Wai-chun (first row, fifth left), who won the gold medal in Rowing Men's Coxless Pairs in the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou, attended a sharing session held at Princess Margaret Hospital on November 13 to share their journey and behind-the-scenes moments of winning the gold medal in the Asian Games.