残特奥会香港代表团授旗仪式在港举行

Core Points - The 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th Special Olympics will take place from December 8 to 15 in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau [1] - The Hong Kong delegation, led by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, will consist of over 420 members, including more than 280 athletes, making it the largest and most diverse participation to date [1] - The event will feature 46 major events, with 37 for the National Games and 9 for the Special Olympics, highlighting the importance of sports in fostering national identity and community spirit [1] Group 1 - The flag-raising ceremony was held at the Tiu Keng Leng Sports Centre, marking Hong Kong's eighth participation in the National Games and sixth in the Special Olympics [1] - The Hong Kong delegation will compete in 14 events for the National Games, 4 mass participation events, and 7 events for the Special Olympics [1] - The event is seen as a platform for athletes to showcase their resilience and determination, while also serving as an opportunity to strengthen national identity [1] Group 2 - The Hong Kong region will host five events, including wheelchair curling, wheelchair fencing, table tennis (TT11 group), wheelchair dance, and Special Olympics table tennis [1] - The event is expected to deepen the sense of national pride and identity among participants and supporters [1]