Excited crowds greet Hong Kong’s Olympic heroes, rain fails to put a damper on parade

Hong Kong’s Olympic athletes greeted fans during an open-top bus parade on August 21, 2024. Despite drizzling rain, the Hong Kong Olympians were met by excited crowds as they made their way outside Central Government Headquarters to meet officials. On the same day, Chinese President Xi Jinping met mainland Olympic athletes at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi praised them for their performance and sportsmanship at the Paris Games.