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The spread of Olympism in local schools to welcome 2009 East Asian Games to Hong Kong
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14.01.2006 |
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To welcome the first ever multi-sports games to Hong Kong and to offer local students with the opportunity to learn and express their views on Olympism, two events in promotion of Olympism were held today in Olympic House, namely the Prize Presentation Ceremony for the Olympic Sport and Literature Competition 2005 – Hong Kong Phase; and the In-house Seminar of the School Sports Education Programme – Olympism and 2009 East Asian Games.
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Launched in May 2005, the Olympic Sport and Literature Competition 2005 – Hong Kong Phase was successfully concluded today with the Prize Presentation Ceremony officiated by the Hon. Timothy T. T. FOK, President of the Federation. Prize money of a total amount of HK$31,500 was presented to the 24 winners of the competition selected by 18 Panels of Adjudicators during the Ceremony. To thank the Organizing Committee of the Olympic Sport and Literature Competition 2005 – Hong Kong Phase and members of the Panels of Adjudicators for their hard work and dedication to the competition, souvenirs were also presented in the presence of 150 guests.
After the Prize Presentation Ceremony, the 3rd In-house Seminar of the School Sports Education Programme – Olympism and 2009 East Asian Games was held in the same venue. A total of 100 students have made appearance at the Olympic House, the landmark of Hong Kong Olympic Movement. The climax of the In-house Seminar was the sharing session by Olympic Silver Medalist, table tennis players LI Ching, KO Lai Chak and promising young rower YUNG Ka Yan when participating students were all excited to meet with their sports heros face to face. By sharing the top athletes’ experience of striving for excellence, all participating students were all greatly encouraged.
By organizing these two Olympism educational programmes, the Federation intends to cultivate a sports culture among our youngsters thus contributing to their overall well-being of the society.
Secretariat
Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China
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