5 September 2016, Hong Kong: The Flag Presentation Ceremony for the Hong Kong, China Delegation to Danang 2016 Asian Beach Games (ABG) was held at Regal Hongkong Hotel today.

The Federation is honour to have Mr. Raymond FAN, JP, Deputy Director of Leisure & Cultural Services (Leisure Services), Leisure and Cultural Services Department to present the HKSAR Flag to Mr. Timothy T.T. FOK, GBS, JP, President of Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC), Mr. Ronnie M. C. WONG, JP, Hon. Secretary General of the SF&OC and Mr. PUI Kwan Kay, SBS, Chef de Mission of Hong Kong, China Delegation to the Danang 2016 ABG.  The Ceremony remarked the blessing and support from all guests and the Hong Kong people to the Delegation.

This is the fifth time for Hong Kong participating in the ABG since its inaugural edition in Bali 2008.  A total of 129 delegation including 81 athletes will represent Hong Kong to compete in 9 sports events of Beach Water Polo, Marathon Swimming, Beach Athletics, Beach Handball, Beach Rowing, Beach Shuttlecock, Beach Volleyball, Beach Woodball and
Muay.

The 5th ABG will be hosted in Danang, a major port city of Vietnam from 24 September to 3 October 2016.  To support our Delegation, the Federation has launched a mobile App namely “SFOC” for both Andriod and iOS version, which is now available for free download.  In addition, a dedicated Hong Kong, China Delegation to Danang 2016 ABG web page has been developed for sharing the Games’ information to the public. For details, please visit our official website at www.hkolympic.org.

To conclude, the Federation would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt thanks to all the supporting organizations and sponsors, including Home Affairs Bureau, Leisure and Cultural Services Department, FILA Marketing (Hong Kong) Limited, HK Express Airways Limited and Kee Wah Bakery.

Issued by:  Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China
Date:   5 September

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