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SCST congratulates Hong Kong, China Delegation on winning five more medals today in Asian Para Games
24.10.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (October 24) congratulated the Hong Kong, China Delegation on winning five more medals at the 4th Asian Para Games Hangzhou. Mr Yeung said, "Hong Kong, China team athletes are fully committed to give their best and demonstrated their strength and outstanding techniques in winning the medals. Our teams have shown immense team spirit and determination, which means a lot more than the medals they won. We are so proud of them. I wish Hong Kong athletes shine with more accomplishments in the future." The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won 10 medals, namely two golds, five silvers and three bronzes, at this Asian Para Games. The list of medals won today are as follows: Gold medal -------------- Swimming: Women's 100m Backstroke S14 Chan Yui-lam Silver medal -------------- Wheelchair Fencing: Men's Team Sabre Glass Sean Kwong Yuen-hing Chan Wing-kin Wheelchair Fencing: Women's Team Foil Yu Chui-yee Lam Ka-man Chung Yuen-ping Fan Pui-shan Lawn Bowls: Men's B3 Iron Tang Swimming: Mixed 4x100m Freestyle S14 Chan Yui-lam, Cheung Tsun-lok, Tang Wai-lok, Cheung Ho-ying
SCST congratulates Tang Wai-lok on winning first gold medal for Hong Kong, China in Asian Para Games
23.10.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (October 23) congratulated Tang Wai-lok on winning a gold medal in the Men's 200m Freestyle S14 at the 4th Asian Para Games Hangzhou. Hong Kong, China athletes, Cheung Tsun-lok and Wong Hon-yin also won a silver and bronze medal respectively in the same event, bringing more joy to the victory. Yu Chui-yee achieved good results and won a bronze medal in the Women's Foil Individual Category A. Mr Yeung said, "Tang, Cheung and Wong swept all medals in the same event, we are so thrilled to see them being honoured on the same podium and it is a good story that worth our great applause. Yu has not let us down and her achievement is very much admired." The Hong Kong delegation won five medals, including one gold, one silver and three bronze, today, the details are as follows: Gold medal -------------- Swimming: Men's 200m Freestyle S14 Tang Wai-lok Silver medal -------------- Swimming: Men's 200m Freestyle S14 Cheung Tsun-lok Bronze medal --------------- Swimming: Men's 200m Freestyle S14 Wong Hon-yin Swimming: Women's 100m Backstroke S6 Ng Cheuk-yan Wheelchair Fencing: Women's Foil Individual Category A Yu Chui-yee
SCST congratulates Ng Cheuk-yan on winning first medal for Hong Kong, China in Asian Para Games
23.10.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (October 23) congratulated Ng Cheuk-yan on winning a bronze medal in Women's 100m Backstroke S6 at the 4th Asian Para Games Hangzhou. This is the first medal won by the Hong Kong, China Delegation in the Games this year. Mr Yeung said, "Ng gave it her all in the competition and won the first medal for the Hong Kong, China Delegation. It encourages many other Hong Kong athletes. I'm looking forward to seeing more breakthroughs made by Hong Kong athletes and success in more events."
SCST continues visit to Thailand (with photos)
22.10.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, continued his visit in Thailand today (October 22). In the morning, he visited the &ldquo;Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Carnival&rdquo; exhibition in Bangkok. The exhibition is organised by the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), introducing Hong Kong's ICH items through exhibits, photos, short videos and interactive games. Mr Yeung then visited the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre to learn more about art and cultural development in Thailand and appreciate the artworks created by artists of different styles. He also visited the "Immersive Hong Kong" roving exhibition organised by the Information Services Department in Bangkok. In the afternoon, Mr Yeung attended the opening ceremony of the &ldquo;Next Generation: Emerging Directors Exhibition & Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation&rdquo; organised by Create Hong Kong and funded by the Hong Kong Film Development Fund (FDF). Seven Hong Kong films, including those by budding directors, such as &ldquo;A Guilty Conscience&rdquo; and &ldquo;A Light Never Goes Out&rdquo;, were screened and the promotional materials and film sets of the films supported by the FDF were showcased in the exhibition. Mr Yeung also visited the &ldquo;JUXTAPOSED 2023 Hong Kong Fashion in Bangkok&rdquo; opening ceremony organised by the Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association and sponsored by Create Hong Kong and attended the opening fashion presentation. Mr Yeung attended the Hong Kong Week 2023@Bangkok opening ceremony and opening programme organised by the LCSD yesterday (October 21). Held in Bangkok, Thailand from October 21 to November 12, the Hong Kong Week 2023@Bangkok is an overseas cultural exchange extravaganza organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, with the support from the Ministry of Culture, Kingdom of Thailand. Mr Yeung also visited the Thai Film Archive, which presents &ldquo;Movies to GO - Border Crossings in Hong Kong Cinema &ndash; Thailand&rdquo; in collaboration with the Hong Kong Film Archive at the Hong Kong Week 2023@Bangkok. Co-productions of the two places and three Hong Kong film classics in the 1980s and 1990s that had inspired some Thai film directors, namely &ldquo;Police Story&rdquo;, &ldquo;An Autumn's Tale&rdquo; and &ldquo;Once a Thief&rdquo; are screened. Mr Yeung will return to Hong Kong tomorrow (October 23) morning.
SCST visits Thailand to foster exchanges in culture and tourism (with photos)
20.10.2023

âThe Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, commenced his visit to Thailand this afternoon (October 20). He met with the Minister of Culture of Thailand, Mr Sermsak Pongpanit, in Bangkok to explore collaboration opportunities and enhance mutual links. Mr Yeung also met with the Deputy Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Mr Chattan Kunjara Na Ayudhya, to share their experiences in promoting tourism and explore opportunities in strengthening exchanges and co-operation. Mr Yeung said, "At the opening ceremony of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, President Xi Jinping announced eight major steps China will take to support high-quality Belt and Road co-operation, one of which is to strengthen the institutional building for international Belt and Road co-operation, including building multilateral co-operation platforms covering culture and other fields. Hong Kong has a Memorandum of Understanding on Cultural Cooperation with Thailand, creating a favourable environment to strengthen collaboration between the two sides under the Belt and Road Initiative framework. In fully utilising the co-operation platform, the three-week Hong Kong Week 2023@Bangkok organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department this time will bring to local audiences programmes of performing arts, exhibitions and film screenings, showcasing the diversity of Hong Kong's arts and culture, as well as telling the good stories of China and Hong Kong." Mr Yeung also pointed out that the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region attaches great importance to facilitating cultural exchanges and co-operation across Asia. The Asia Cultural Co-operation Forum 2022 held in Hong Kong in December last year provided an important platform for the participating cultural ministers and senior officials to share their views and experience on policies and measures promoting arts and culture development. Representatives from the Ministry of Culture of Thailand also participated in the Forum. The National 14th Five-Year Plan has expressed clear support for Hong Kong to develop into an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. One of the key areas of work is to facilitate culture exchanges and co-operation within Asia and internationally. Mr Yeung will continue his visit to Bangkok, Thailand, tomorrow.
SCST to visit Thailand
18.10.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, will depart for Bangkok, Thailand, on October 20 (Friday) morning. He will meet with senior officials of the Ministry of Culture of Thailand and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand. During his stay in Bangkok, Mr Yeung will attend the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Week 2023@Bangkok organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, and participate in related activities, including the "Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Carnival" exhibition. He will also attend the opening ceremony of the "Next Generation: Emerging Directors Exhibition & Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation" organised by Create Hong Kong and the Film Development Fund. Mr Yeung will depart Bangkok and return to Hong Kong in the morning on October 23 (Monday). During his absence, the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau, will be the Acting Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism.
SCST congratulates Wu Siu-hong, Ivan Tse and Tony Wong on winning World Bowling Championships
15.10.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (October 15) congratulated Hong Kong athletes Wu Siu-hong, Ivan Tse and Tony Wong on winning in Men's Trios in the 2023 IBF World Bowling Championships. Mr Yeung said, "Wu, Tse and Wong won the Championships for Hong Kong with their excellent skills and perseverance. Hong Kong people are thrilled by their remarkable achievement. We would like to extend our sincere congratulations to them."
SCST congratulates Ng On-yee on winning Australian Women's Open 2023
10.10.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (October 10) congratulated billiard athlete Ng On-yee on winning the Australian Women's Open 2023. Mr Yeung said, "Ng On-yee went all out and won again with her superb skills. It is very encouraging and her success has proved the strength of Hong Kong billiard athletes. Ng started learning to play billiard when she was young, and then she has risen to become a full-time billiard athlete. Her remarkable achievements reflect the importance of beginning training for elite athletes at a young age." "I hope the legislative amendments proposed by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, which include relaxation in terms of restricted hours and the minimum age of young people's entry into licensed billiard establishments, would help nurturing more billiard athletes," Mr Yeung added.
SCST congratulates men's bridge team of Hong Kong, China on winning gold at Asian Games
6.10.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (October 6) congratulated the men's bridge team of Hong Kong, China on winning a gold medal in the men's bridge team event at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (Asian Games). This is the eighth gold medal won by the Hong Kong, China Delegation at this Asian Games, tying the record of eight golds at the last Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. Mr Yeung said, "Chiu Wai-lap, Ho Hoi-tung, Ho Wai-lam, Lai Wai-kit, Mak Kwok-fai and Sze Shun-sum outperformed other competitors and captured a gold medal. They delivered the goods and started a new chapter for the Hong Kong, China Delegation. The eighth gold medal did not come easy. We are overjoyed and applaud for Hong Kong, China team's victory.&rdquo; The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won 53 medals, namely eight golds, 16 silvers and 29 bronzes, at this Asian Games. The medal won today is as follows: Gold medal -------------- Bridge: Men's Team Chiu Wai-lap, Ho Hoi-tung, Ho Wai-lam, Lai Wai-kit, Mak Kwok-fai, Sze Shun-sum
SCST congratulates Hong Kong, China Delegation on winning two more medals in Asian Games
5.10.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (October 5) congratulated the Hong Kong, China Delegation on winning two more medals at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (Asian Games). Mr Yeung said, "With high-standard performances, the Hong Kong, China Delegation keeps getting ideal results. We all witnessed the hard work of athletes and applaud for them. We will continue to cheer for Hong Kong athletes in the remaining days of the Asian Games." The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won 52 medals, namely seven golds, 16 silvers and 29 bronzes, at this Asian Games. The list of medals won today is as follows: Silver medal -------------- Squash: Women's Singles Chan Sin-yuk Bronze medal --------------- Karate: Women's Individual Kata Grace Lau
SCST congratulates Hong Kong, China team on winning three more medals in Asian Games
4.10.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (October 4) congratulated the Hong Kong, China Delegation on winning three more medals at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (Asian Games). Mr Yeung said, "Not only has the Hong Kong, China Delegation been attaining remarkable results and capturing medals every day, it has also created many breakthroughs and touching scenes, bringing us together. We are thrilled for that." The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won 50 medals, namely seven golds, 15 silvers and 28 bronzes, at this Asian Games. The list of medals won after 2pm today are as follows: Bronze medal --------------- Squash: Women's Singles Ho Tze-lok Squash: Men's Singles Henry Leung Bridge: Women's Team Pearlie Chan, Charmian Koo, Tang Tsz-in, Joyce Tung, Flora Wong, Yeung Hoi-ning
SCST congratulates Yang Qianyu on winning gold at Asian Games
4.10.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (October 4) congratulated Yang Qianyu on winning a gold medal in the Road Cycling: Women's Road Race event at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (Asian Games). This is the seventh gold medal won by the Hong Kong, China Delegation at this Asian Games. Meanwhile, the Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far captured 47 medals at the Asian Games this year, breaking the record of 46 medals at the last Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. Mr Yeung said, "Driven by her unyielding spirit, Yang Qianyu remained calm during the competition and gained victory. We are exhilarated and thrilled. The Hong Kong, China Delegation has been attaining remarkable achievements. We fully support Hong Kong athletes to continue to strive for excellent results." Of the 47 medals won by the Hong Kong, China Delegation so far, there have been seven golds, 15 silvers and 25 bronzes at this Asian Games. The list of medals won today as at 2pm are as follows: Gold medal -------------- Road Cycling: Women's Road Race Yang Qianyu Bronze medal --------------- Squash: Mixed Doubles Lee Ka-yi, Wong Chi-him
SCST congratulates Hong Kong, China team on winning one more medal in Asian Games
3.10.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (October 3) congratulated the Hong Kong, China Delegation on winning one more medal at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (Asian Games). Mr Yeung said, "Hong Kong athletes have been going to full lengths and achieving outstanding results at the Asian Games. We are very touched and impressed." The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won 45 medals, namely six golds, 15 silvers and 24 bronzes, at this Asian Games. The medal won today is as follows: Bronze medal --------------- Road Cycling: Men's Individual Time Trial Vincent Lau
SCST congratulates Hong Kong, China Delegation on winning four more medals in Asian Games
2.10.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (October 2) congratulated the Hong Kong, China Delegation on winning four more medals at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (Asian Games). Mr Yeung said, "With their indomitable spirit, members of the Hong Kong, China Delegation keep winning medals at the Asian Games. We fully support athletes to continue to strive for excellent results." The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won 44 medals, namely six golds, 15 silvers and 23 bronzes, at this Asian Games. The list of medals won yesterday (October 1) after the golf events and today are as follows: Bronze medal --------------- Xiangqi: Mixed Team Wong Hok-him, Tony Fung, Lam Ka-yan, Chan Chun-kit Triathlon: Mixed Relay Bailee Briana Brown, Hall Charlotte Emily, Hardcastle Jason Ng Tai-long, Wong Tsz-to Table Tennis: Men's Singles Wong Chun-ting Athletics: Women's Long Jump Yue Nga-yan
SCST congratulates Taichi Kho on winning gold medal in Asian Games
1.10.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (October 1) congratulated golf athlete Taichi Kho on winning a gold medal in men's individual golf event at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (Asian Games). This is the sixth gold medal the Hong Kong, China Delegation has won at this Asian Games. Mr Yeung said, &ldquo;Taichi Kho went all out and won the gold medal with his outstanding performance, once again claiming victory for the Hong Kong, China Delegation. We are grateful for that.&rdquo; The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won 40 medals, namely six golds, 15 silvers and 19 bronzes, at this Asian Games. The list of medals won in today's golf events are as follows: Gold medal -------------- Golf: Men's Individual Taichi Kho Bronze medal -------------- Golf: Men's Team Hak Shun-yat, Ng Shing-fung, Matthew Cheung, Taichi Kho
SCST congratulates Hong Kong, China Delegation on winning two more medals in Asian Games
30.9.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (September 30) congratulated the Hong Kong, China Delegation on winning two more medals at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (Asian Games). Mr Yeung said, "It is encouraging to see the Hong Kong, China Delegation reaping more medals at the Asian Games." The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won 38 medals, namely five golds, 15 silvers and 18 bronzes, at this Asian Games. The list of medals won today are as follows: Silver medal -------------- Squash: Women's Team Chan Sin-yuk, Ho Tze-lok, Lee Ka-yi, Tong Tsz-wing Esports: Dream Three Kingdoms 2 Chan Cheuk-kit, Law Hing-lung, Yip Ho-lam, Yip Wai-lam, Yuen Pak-lam
SCST congratulates Hong Kong, China Delegation on winning four more medals in Asian Games
29.9.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (September 29) congratulated the Hong Kong, China Delegation on winning four more medals at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (Asian Games). Mr Yeung said, "The Hong Kong, China team continued to claim triumph at the Asian Games. We applaud for them." The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won 36 medals, namely five golds, 13 silvers and 18 bronzes, at this Asian Games. The list of medals won today are as follows: Silver medal -------------- Track cycling: Women's Omnium Lee Sze-wing Bronze medal --------------- Fencing: Men's &Eacute;p&eacute;e Team Fong Hoi-sun, Ho Wai-hang, Ng Ho-tin, Lau Ho-fung Squash: Men's Team Lau Tsz-kwan, Henry Leung, Tang Ming-hong, Wong Chi-him Swimming: Women's 4x100m Medley Relay Siobhan Bernadette Haughey, Stephanie Au, Natalie Kan, Tam Hoi-lam
SCST congratulates Hong Kong, China Delegation on winning five more medals in Asian Games
28.9.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (September 28) congratulated the Hong Kong, China Delegation on winning five more medals at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou. Mr Yeung said, "The Hong Kong, China Delegation is keeping up the good work and continues to achieve outstanding results. We are proud of them." The Hong Kong delegation won five medals today, the details are as follows: Silver medal -------------- Track cycling: Women's Madison Lee Sze-wing, Yang Qianyu Track cycling: Men's Omnium Leung Ka-yu Equestrian: Dressage Individual Jacqueline Siu Swimming: Women's 50m Freestyle Siobhan Bernadette Haughey Bronze medal --------------- Fencing: Women's Foil Team Daphne Chan, Valerie Cheng, Kuan Yu-ching, Sophia Wu
SCST congratulates Hong Kong, China Delegation on winning six more medals in Asian Games
27.9.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (September 27) congratulated the Hong Kong, China Delegation on winning six more medals at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou. Mr Yeung said, "Hong Kong athletes sent home more news on their victories. We are excited with joy and applaud for them." The Hong Kong delegation won six medals today, the details are as follows: Silver medal -------------- Windsurfing: Women's iQFOil Ma Kwan-ching Sailing: Women's Single Dinghy - ILCA6 Stephanie Louise Norton Fencing: Women's &Eacute;p&eacute;e Team Vivian Kong, Kaylin Hsieh, Chan Wai-ling, Chu Ka-mong Bronze medal --------------- Fencing: Men's Foil Team Cheung Ka-long, Ryan Choi, Nicholas Edward Choi, Yeung Chi-ka Windsurfing: Men's iQFOil Cheng Ching-yin Track cycling: Women's Team Pursuit Lee Sze-wing, Leung Bo-yee, Leung Wing-yee, Yang Quanyu, Pang Yao
SCST congratulates Hong Kong, China Delegation on winning two more golds in Asian Games
26.9.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (September 26) congratulated Siobhan Bernadette Haughey on winning another gold medal in the Women's 100m Freestyle at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou, while the Hong Kong, China Men's Rugby Sevens team also reaped a gold medal. Mr Yeung said, "Siobhan Bernadette Haughey captured two golds on two consecutive days and the Hong Kong, China Men's Rugby Sevens team defended their title as champion, demonstrating their extraordinary skills. We are thrilled and proud of them." The Hong Kong delegation won seven medals today, the details are as follows: Gold medal -------------- Swimming: Women's 100m Freestyle Siobhan Bernadette Haughey Men's Rugby Sevens Silver medal -------------- Windsurf: Women's RS:X Ngai Wai-yan Bronze medal --------------- Women's Rugby Sevens Equestrian: Dressage Team Samantha Grace Chan, Annie Ho, Jacqueline Siu Fencing: Men's Ep&eacute;e Individual Ho Wai-hang Sailing: Men's Skiff - 49er Aylsworth Russell Williams, Sakai Akira Luke
SCST congratulates Siobhan Bernadette Haughey on winning gold in Asian Games (with photos)
25.9.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (September 25) congratulated swimming athlete Siobhan Bernadette Haughey on reaping a gold medal in Women's 200m Freestyle at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou. Mr Yeung said in Hangzhou, "Siobhan Bernadette Haughey won gold with her outstanding performance and brought glory to Hong Kong again, making all Hong Kong citizens proud. I have already witnessed the Hong Kong, China Delegation gaining over 10 medals during the two days when I watched competitions in Hangzhou. I am really thrilled. I also wish Hong Kong athletes more excellent results in the upcoming events at the Asian Games." Mr Yeung continued his visit to Hangzhou today and met with the Director of the General Administration of Sport of China, Mr Gao Zhidan. Accompanied by the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mr Vincent Liu, and the Commissioner for Sports, Mr Sam Wong, Mr Yeung visited the Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre and watched Wushu competitions in which Hong Kong athletes took part. They then watched several events in the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Aquatic Sports Arena. Mr Yeung will return to Hong Kong tomorrow morning (September 26). The Hong Kong delegation has so far won 14 medals in the Asian Games, namely three golds, four silvers and seven bronzes. The list of medals won today is as follows: Gold medal -------------- Swimming: Women's 200m Freestyle Siobhan Bernadette Haughey Silver medal -------------- Rowing: Women's Pair Cheung Hoi-lam and Leung King-wan Wushu: Women's Changquan Liu Xuxu Wushu: Men's Taijiquan & Taijijian All-Round Samuel Hui Swimming: Men's 50m Freestyle Ian Ho Bronze medal --------------- Rowing: Men's Single Sculls Chiu Hin-chun Fencing: Women's Foil Individual Daphne Chan