18 August 2018, Jakarta: The Hong Kong, China Delegation attended the 18^th Asian Games Opening Ceremony held at GBK Main Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia today (18 August).

Representing Hong Kong as a flag bearer, Fencing athlete Ms. KONG Man Wai Vivian, proudly carried the Bauhinia Flag to showcase the spirit of Hong Kong people. Led by Mr. Herman S. M. HU, SBS, JP, Chef de Mission and Mr. PUI Kwan Kay, SBS, Deputy Chef de Mission, the medical team and around 150 members of the Hong Kong, China Delegation joyfully parade into the Stadium. After lighting up the Asian Games Flame in the Venue, over 4,000 singers, dancers and musicians performed on the ceremony stage, with features of Indonesian beautiful mountain and plants, demonstrating the uniqueness of Indonesia to all Asian Countries.

Hong Kong Athletes will complete in the events of Swimming, Water Polo, Badminton, Basketball, Fencing, Handball, Hockey, Softball, Shooting, Taekwondo and Wushu on the next day. Let’s cheer for Team Hong Kong, China!

Issued by:   Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China

Issue Date: 16 August 2018