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Olympic Sport and Literature Competition 2009 ¡V Hong Kong Phase was successfully concluded
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5 May 2010, Hong Kong ¡V The Prize Presentation Ceremony of the Olympic Sport and Literature Competition 2009 ¡V Hong Kong Phase was successfully concluded today at the Jockey Club Lecture Theatre in Olympic House. The Ceremony was officiated by the Hon. Timothy T. T. FOK, GBS, JP, President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (¡§the Federation¡¨), Mr. Victor C. F. HUI, SBS, JP, Chairman of the Olympic Sport and Literature Competition 2009 Organizing Committee, Mr. PANG Chung, BBS, Hon. Secretary General of the Federation and Mr. CHUNG Ling Hoi, JP, Deputy Director (Culture) of Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
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During the Ceremony, a total amount of HK$31,500 prize money, out of the Federation¡¦s own savings, was presented to 24 winners of three categories of the competition. All winners were also awarded with a certificate and a souvenir to recognize their participation. The host took this opportunity to present souvenirs to the guests and Members of Organizing Committee and the Panels of Adjudicators in appreciation of their efforts to bring the Competition to a great success.
A new record of 436 pieces of literature works competing in three categories (i.e. Aged under 12 Chinese Language, Aged 12¡V18 Chinese Language, Aged 12-18 English) was received by the Organizing Committee. The 24 winners of this year¡¦s Competition came from 20 schools, among them, two students from Shatin Methodist College and four students from St. Paul¡¦s Convent School.
Special thanks should go to the Co-organizers, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Hong Kong Schools Sports Federation; Supporting Organizations, the Education Bureau, the Radio Television Hong Kong, Young Post and life.mingao.com; Members of the Organizing Committee and Panels of Adjudicators for their dedication to the Competition.
Background of the Olympic Sport and Literature Competition organized by the Federation in Hong Kong
Organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the first Olympic Sport and Literature Competition was held in 2001 with an aim to strengthen the link between literature and celebration of the Olympic Games. As a member of 202 National Olympic Committees, Hong Kong took part in the 1st edition by sending 9 pieces of literature to the International Phase of the Competition. Under the organization of the IOC Commission for Culture and Olympic Education, the competition was then organized every four years starting from 2001. The literature works were around either one of the following themes: ¡§Excelling oneself¡¨, ¡§Fair Play¡¨, ¡§Respect for others¡¨, ¡§Balance between body and mind¡¨ or ¡§Joy in effort¡¨.
Secretariat
Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China
5 May 2010
Appendix: Awardees List of Olympic Sport and Literature Competition 2009 ¡V Hong Kong Phase
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