Hong Kong Athletes Shine at Asian Para Games with Record Boccia Performance

The Hong Kong, China delegation delivered an outstanding performance at the 5th Asian Para Games, held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from October 18 to 24, winning a total of 41 medals and achieving its best-ever result in boccia. Gillian Lam, Principal Representative of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Tokyo), and other HKETO Tokyo staff members also visited the competition venues to cheer on and support the athletes.

The Hong Kong, China delegation comprised 80 athletes competing in 10 of the 18 sports, including archery, badminton and wheelchair tennis. They won three gold, 14 silver and 24 bronze medals. Lam and HKETO Tokyo staff gave enthusiastic support to the athletes across various events and were deeply impressed by their perseverance and the strong unity demonstrated by the 150-member delegation.

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