A vibrant delegation of 65 athletes and eight coaches from the Chinese mainland, who showcased their talents at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, gathered for a lively press conference in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Thursday.
Competing across 16 sports, these Olympians secured an impressive 59 gold medals, highlighting their exceptional performance in Paris. Currently, the delegation is enjoying a three-day visit in Hong Kong before heading to the Macao Special Administrative Region on Saturday.
Fan Zhendong, the men's singles table tennis champion, expressed his excitement, saying, \"This is my first time to visit Hong Kong as a member of the Chinese mainland delegation. I'm very happy about it. I want to, together with the delegation, have friendly and close communication and interaction with all circles of Hong Kong.\" 🎉
Zhang Yufei, who proudly earned one silver and five bronze swimming medals, shared her fond memories, stating, \"I'm quite familiar with Hong Kong. When I came to compete, I often went to eat local cuisines like har gow (crystal shrimp dumplings) and cha siu bao.\" 🍤🥟
Ma Long, captain of the Chinese table tennis team, remarked, \"It's an honor for me to visit Hong Kong for the fourth time as a member of the Chinese mainland delegation.\" 🏓
Quan Hongchan, the women's 10-meter platform diving gold medalist, offered words of inspiration: \"If you have something you love, go for it and don't be afraid. I want to thank everyone for liking me.\" 🌟
As the delegation continues their journey, they embody the spirit of excellence and camaraderie, making meaningful connections and celebrating their remarkable achievements together.
