16 August 2018, Jakarta: The Team Welcome Ceremony for the Hong Kong, China Delegation to the 18^th Asian Games (18^th AG) was held at the Amphitheater of the Athletes Village in Jakarta today (16 August).

Mr. Timothy T. T. FOK, GBS, JP, Hon. IOC Member & President of SF&OC, Mr. Ronnie M. C. WONG, JP, Hon. Secretary General of SF&OC, Mr. Herman S. M. HU, SBS, JP, Chef de Mission and Mr. PUI Kwan Kay, SBS, Deputy Chef de Mission of the Hong Kong, China Delegation attended the Ceremony with around 20 Delegation Members, with the presence of HKSAR Government representatives. The Ceremony was officiated by Mrs. Yuni KARTIKA, Mayor of the Athletes Village, who gave a welcoming speech, followed by the flag raising ceremony of the HKSAR flag.   

The Opening Ceremony of the 18^th AG will be held at GBK Main Stadium in the evening of 18 August. Mr. HU, Chef de Mission, announced after the Team Welcome Ceremony that Ms. KONG Man Wai Vivian, athlete of Fencing will be the Flag Bearer, who will march-in to the venue with the rest of the Hong Kong, China Team. Vivian will compete in the Women’s Epee Individual event on 21 August.

The competition schedule and results will be uploaded to the Delegation’s website (https://2018ag.hkolympic.org)  

The Federation would like to take this opportunity to express our wholehearted thanks to all the supporting organizations, including Home Affairs Bureau, Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, FILA Marketing (Hong Kong) Limited, Shun Hing Group, Blanc de Chine and Fitness First (Hong Kong) Limited. 

Issued by:   Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China
Issue Date: 16 August 2018