The Consulate General of Ireland in Hong Kong and Macau posted a message on Facebook on July 28 to congratulate Hong Kong swimmer Siobhan Bernadette Haughey for winning the silver medal in the Tokyo Olympic Women's 200m Freestyle Final.
The Consulate General wrote: "Congratulations to Shibei, Hong Kong citizens and Irish folks and elders are proud of you!"
Tokyo Olympics: The picture shows Hong Kong swimmer He Shibei smiling after completing the Tokyo Olympics women's 200m freestyle final.
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He Shibei's father is Irish and his mother is Hong Kong.
The Consulate General mentioned on the 28th that He Shibei has Hong Kong and Irish descent and congratulated her on breaking the Asian women’s 200-meter freestyle record and winning the first Olympic swimming medal for the Hong Kong team.
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He Shibei is the grand-niece of Charles Haughey, the late former prime minister of Ireland.
Charles Howey’s son, Sean Haughey, the cousin of He Shibei’s father, is also a local politician and is currently a member of the Irish House of Representatives.
Sean Howie reposted the news that He Shibei won the Olympic silver medal on Twitter on the 28th.
Tokyo 2020: Haughey grandniece makes Hong Kong history via @RTENews https://t.co/DgSGK95Ct2
— Seán Haughey (@sean_haughey) July 28, 2021
Many Irish media such as the "Irish Times" (Irish Times), Irish Radio and Television, and "Irish Examiner" reported on July 28 that He Shibei won the award.
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