The day before the Tokyo Olympics (8th) ended, the Hong Kong team achieved one gold, two silvers and three bronzes. The government bought the rights to the East Olympics for an unprecedented time and broadcast the Olympics to five television stations. All Hong Kong citizens can watch the Olympics for free.
When asked whether the government would reprimand public funds for purchasing the broadcasting rights for the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, the 2024 Tokyo Olympics and the Qatar World Cup next year, Lam said that he must summarize the benefits of the exceptional purchase of broadcasting rights. He believed that the purchase of broadcasting rights should not only consider viewing. In addition, we must also consider what positive effects it will have on the development of sports in Hong Kong.
Carrie Lam also said that if you want to buy the copyright of related sports events, the negotiation process must be kept confidential, otherwise the price will be raised. The conditions must be spicy and spicy. If you listen to it, it's already bought (at the time), then I won't be able to buy it in advance."
Lam Cheng pointed out that citizens watching the Olympics for free is an incentive for athletes
Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said that from media reports, it is known that the purchase of broadcasting rights has an stimulating effect on local athletes, because the images of Hong Kong people's encouragement can be seen everywhere, motivating athletes to perform.
She pointed out that there are fewer disputes about the purchase of the Olympic broadcasting rights. The performance of athletes is high, and the public also has a sense of commitment and intimacy. However, in addition to viewing the viewing rights, the purchase of broadcasting rights must also consider the positive benefits to the development of sports in Hong Kong. If there are Hong Kong athletes to participate and have the opportunity to win cards, it is also a factor that will be considered. Hong Kong's performance in the Asian Games is getting better and better every year. This is also a factor that will be considered at that time."
Lin Zheng continued to point out that the decision to purchase the Tokyo Olympics broadcasting rights was finalized internally as early as May 2019, and there was no public announcement at that time, because the negotiation process must be kept confidential, otherwise the price will be raised, "When someone knows you (the government) It must be bought, and the order will be rewarding. The price must be unreasonable. The conditions must be spicy and spicy. If you listen to it, it is already bought (at the time). Dagu talk we will buy it."
As for the Winter Olympics to be held in Beijing early next year, Carrie Lam said that television stations have already purchased the broadcasting rights. He is not in a hurry to deal with the problem, and there is still time to listen to the opinions of the public.
Regarding a country’s proposal to boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics on the grounds of "supporting Hong Kong", Lam Cheng quoted the International Olympic Committee President Bach as saying that "sports is sports", saying that sports should not be politicized, and that the Olympic spirit is unity. Oppose any boycott or politicized sports. I hope that no one will boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics and will give necessary support to Hong Kong athletes who compete in the Winter Olympics.
When asked whether he would invite Chinese gold medal athletes to visit Hong Kong, Carrie Lam said that due to the new crown pneumonia epidemic and the upcoming National Games, Hong Kong has no plans to hold relevant types of celebration activities, but if there are Chinese medal athletes coming to Hong Kong Sharing experiences is a very happy thing.
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