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Chief Executive Donald Tsang says everyone is encouraged to get involved in the Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games, adding it is a unique opportunity to promote stronger sporting and cultural ties throughout the region.
Officiating at the launch of the Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games Torch Relay at the Kowloon Park Piazza this afternoon, he said the torch symbolises the noble ideal of sportsmanship while the relay signifies the spread of the indomitable spirit.
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| Sportsmanship symbol: Chief Executive Donald Tsang officiates at the launch of the Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games Torch Relay in which 65 torchbearers including Wong Kam-po and Tsai Hiu-wai participated in the 10km relay. |
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Mr Tsang said today's relay is doubly significant because it is both a celebratory event for the National Anniversary and a prelude to the games.
"Over the past 60 years, our nation has made remarkable strides in many areas including the economy, science, culture and sports. The Beijing Olympics last year, with Hong Kong as a co-host city, was a resounding success.
"Hong Kong will rise to the challenge again by hosting the largest ever East Asian Games. Close to 3,000 athletes from nine countries and territories will compete for 262 gold medals across 22 sports."
Sixty-five torchbearers participated in the 10km relay. Starting at the piazza, the run proceeded along Austin, Nathan and Salisbury Roads to the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade and the Avenue of Stars before crossing Victoria Harbour to Wan Chai's Expo Drive East, Harbour Road and Expo Drive to finish at Golden Bauhinia Square.
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