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Hong Kong can take inspiration from its athletes’ winning spirit
Hong Kong competitors at the National Games have not just won medals but have infused the city with renewed energy and drive
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Alice Wu is a political consultant and a former associate director of the Asia Pacific Media Network at UCLA.
The National Games have been a nice distraction, bringing a reprieve from the daily grind and demands of life. Watching competitive sports and sharing in the anticipation, and the highs and the lows, temporarily transports us to another realm.
Whether we’re on the edge of our seats in the stands or in the comfort of our homes, we experience something together. There is a sense of community and a moment shared.
Perhaps that is why competitive and spectator sports have been part of human existence for so long. They offer a timeless experience and are a testament to our never-ending pursuit of progress and excellence. Sports competitions highlight the incredible human capacity to push ourselves.
The Hong Kong government has been under tremendous pressure to succeed in co-hosting the National Games, and it deserves credit for having done so. Could it have done better in showcasing the unique role the city plays in connecting the nation to the world in the same way that it has shown how integrated we are with the mainland and our participation in the development of the Greater Bay Area? Absolutely.
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