CE praises HK Paralympians for Paris triumphs
Chief Executive John Lee on Sunday congratulated Hong Kong Paralympians for achieving excellent results in the Paris Games, saying their performances embodied the Hong Kong spirit. In a statement, he said the SAR's para-athletes won three gold and four silver medals, as well as one bronze medal in this year's Games, which is the best result since the Rio Paralympic Games in 2016. "Regardless of the results, each of them is a warrior of life, and a hero and role model in the hearts of the people of Hong Kong, making us deeply proud," he wrote. "They demonstrated teamwork and supported each other on the field, showcasing exceptional skills and professionalism together, and achieving remarkable results time and again, a truly admirable feat." He said the team included veteran athletes and rising stars, and he praised them for showcasing to the world the "indomitable Hong Kong spirit". The Chief Executive noted the authorities fully support the promotion of sports for the disabled. He pointed out that there is a 40-percent expenditure growth on the development of such athletes compared with five years ago. Sports minister Kevin Yeung, who was in Paris to support Hong Kong Paralympians, thanked them for their hard work and for giving their best in the competitions. "Hong Kong athletes continued to ride high in the Paralymics. Not only is it encouraging, the people of Hong Kong and I are also thankful to the athletes for writing the book on Hong Kong's Paralympics excellence," he wrote in a statement. Yeung on Sunday departed for Hong Kong after concluding his visit to the French capital.