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The Hong Kong Delegation's participation in the 1st Bangkok Asian Indoor Games
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20.11.2005 |
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Led by Mr. Ronnie WONG, JP, Chef de Mission, Hong Kong had sent out its 64-member Delegation to the inaugural Asian Indoor Games held in Bangkok, Thailand from 12 November to 19 November 2005. A total of 37 territories/ countries had taken part in the Games, including the sports giant of the East Asia – China, Japan and Korea, Kazakhstan, the new force from Central Asia.
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Out of the 9 sports events offered, our 34 athletes have participated in 6 sports, namely indoor athletics; indoor cycling; dance sports; extreme sports (BMX, Skateboard, Sports Climbing); muay and 25 meters short course swimming.
In our 5 days’ competition, the Hong Kong Delegation have preformed outstandingly by grabbing 12 golds, 9 silvers and 5 bronzes in indoor athletics, extreme sports (sports climbing), indoor cycling and swimming; and renewing 6 swimming Hong Kong records. The brilliant performance of our athletes, which ranked Hong Kong fourth among the 37 participating territories/ countries in the Games.
The next Asian Indoor Games will be held in Macau in 2007.
Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China
20 November 2005
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