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Hong Kong wins bid to host 2009 East Asian Games
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03.11.2003 |
On 3 November 2003, the East Asian Games Association announced in Macau that Hong Kong has won the bid for hosting the 5th East Asian Games in 2009 after it defeated Taipei, leading to the jubilation of the whole city.
On the same day, the 2009 East Asian Games Bid Committee specially held a Lunch Reception at the Government House, in appreciation of the local sports community¡¦s support to Hong Kong¡¦s successful bid for the East Asian Games.
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The occasion was graced by the present of Dr. Patrick Ho, Secretary for Home Affairs of the Home Affairs Bureau and other sports dignitaries.
The Hon. Timothy Fok, who is the Chairman of the Bid Committee and the President of the Federation, took this opportunity to express his thankfulness for the community¡¦s support and said ¡§from arranging and hosting the Games will be a strong galvanizing force in our community, boost to the economy as well as an opportunity to revitalize Hong Kong¡¦s position as an international city.¡¨
The successful bid is only the first step, in future, the Federation will put all efforts to accommodate each challenge under the support from the HKSAR Government, the sports community and the member of public in order to host the best ever East Asian Games in 2009.
Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China
3 November 2003
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