Chinese Olympians show fun side while offering Hongkongers words of advice on never giving up
Athletes take part in a wide range of activities on second day of trip and are welcomed by loud cheers from fans waiting in sweltering heat
A Chinese Olympic delegation spent their second day in Hong Kong and enjoyed lighthearted interactions with students, members of the disciplined services and a gala show audience after whirlwind sightseeing and shopping trips to famed tourist spots.
From playing table tennis with a wok spatula to surprising an audience with a song, the athletes took part in a wide range of activities and were welcomed by loud cheers from fans waiting in sweltering heat on Friday.
“This is the seventh visit by Chinese athletes after the Summer Olympics arranged by the central government since the handover [in 1997], reflecting the country’s care and support for the city,” Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu told the gala show in the evening.
The showcase event at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai included demonstrations of table tennis, badminton, skateboarding and breakdancing, among others.
The audience was treated to an unexpected singing performance by gold medal-winning gymnasts Liu Yang and Zou Jingyuan, while diving champion Long Daoyi did a short rap.
Earlier, the delegation of 65 athletes, who are on a three-day visit, split into four groups for sharing and exchange sessions at the Hong Kong Sports Institute in Sha Tin, St Paul’s College in Sai Ying Pun, the South China Athletic Association in Causeway Bay and the Fire and Ambulance Services Academy in Tseung Kwan O.
