CE congratulates Siobhan Bernadette Haughey on winning medal again at Paris Olympics
Hong Kong swimming athlete Siobhan Bernadette Haughey today (July 31, Paris time) won the bronze medal in the Women's 100m Freestyle event for Hong Kong at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, bringing more good news to the city. The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Haughey and her coach.
"Siobhan has maintained a high level of performance and remained fearless against the world's best athletes throughout the competitions. She has now won two medals in a row, setting another brilliant result. All Hong Kong people and I are proud of her.
"I recognise and appreciate the efforts and dedication of all Hong Kong athletes at the Paris Olympic Games. Driven by strong determination, they have undergone rigorous training and competed with their utmost, demonstrating their talents regardless of the results. Hong Kong people have witnessed the passion, unwavering efforts and dedication of each athlete towards sports. We support and commend them. Their unyielding professionalism and sportsmanship have made me and the people of Hong Kong proud," Mr Lee said.
Taking into account the bronze medal she won in the Women's 200m Freestyle event earlier, Haughey has won two bronze medals at these Olympic Games for Hong Kong.
SED to visit France
The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, will begin her visit to France tomorrow (September 10, France time). She will visit Lyon, Toulouse and Paris.
Dr Choi will attend WorldSkills Lyon 2024 organised by WorldSkills International. This year, Hong Kong will send its largest-ever delegation to the event to participate in over 30 competitions. Apart from giving her support to the delegation in person, Dr Choi will attend the WorldSkills Conference and speak at a panel discussion to promote vocational and professional education and training in Hong Kong.
In addition, Dr Choi will attend the European Association for International Education Conference and Exhibition in Toulouse to promote Hong Kong's unique competitive edge as an international higher education hub, and visit the Hong Kong Pavilion set up by the Heads of Universities Committee Standing Committee on Internationalisation to support the work of the eight University Grants Committee-funded universities in attracting more overseas students to study in Hong Kong.
During her tour, Dr Choi will visit Paris and call on international organisations. She will also visit research institutes and universities, as well as exchange views with Hong Kong youths studying or working in France.
Dr Choi will conclude her visit and return to Hong Kong on September 19 (France time). During her absence, the Under Secretary for Education, Mr Sze Chun-fai, will be the Acting Secretary for Education.
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