The Chinese men's basketball team played in the FIBA World Cup sub-regional qualifiers at the Tsuen Wan Stadium last night (23rd), and won the match against Kazakhstan 71 to 59. Zheng Yanxiong, director of the Liaison Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, Chen Guoji, Chief Secretary for Administration, Yao Ming, chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association, etc. , all attended the game in person.
What is special about this match is that it is the first time for the national team to use Hong Kong as their home court.
Legislative Council member Cheng Wing-shun of the Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong who watched the game said that the atmosphere of the game was very good, and the fans cheered enthusiastically. He hoped that Hong Kong could host more national team games in the future.
Zheng Yanxiong went to the Tsuen Wan Stadium to watch the Chinese men's basketball team's first home game in Hong Kong, against Kazakhstan.
(Liaison Office of the Central People's Government)
Zheng Yanxiong came to watch the game in person: ignited the passion of the citizens
Last night, the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government mentioned in a press release that Zheng Yanxiong said that the Chinese men's basketball team is the first national team to usher in Hong Kong after the fifth wave of the epidemic has fully returned to normal. This game is also the first World Series hosted by Hong Kong after the full return to normal.
"The wonderful game ignited the enthusiasm of the citizens, attracted the attention of the world, injected strong positive energy into Hong Kong society, and sent a strong signal of "Hong Kong is back" to the world through sports."
Zheng Yongshun also said that the tickets for this event were sold out very early, and the fans cheered enthusiastically. He hoped that the event could be held in a larger venue next time.
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Hong Kong has already co-hosted the Beijing Olympics, Cheng Wing-shun looks forward to more cooperation
As for the national team's first home game in Hong Kong, Zheng Yongshun said that Hong Kong is part of China, and it is natural for the national team to use Hong Kong as their home game. If there are more games in the future that require Hong Kong to lend the venue, I believe Hong Kong will be very willing .
As for competitions hosted or co-organized by China and Hong Kong, Cheng Wing-shun said that they have always been there. Hong Kong had already co-organized equestrian competitions as early as the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
He hoped that more large-scale sports events would be held in the future, saying that more high-level competitions with Hong Kong as the home of the national team could promote the development of Hong Kong's sports culture.
The fastest large-scale cooperative sports event in the future is the 2025 National Games jointly organized by Hong Kong, Macau and Guangdong. Cheng Wing-shun is also very happy that Hong Kong can participate.
Liu Zhaojia: Hong Kong hosts international events to play the role of super contact
Liu Zhaojia, consultant of the National Hong Kong and Macau Studies Association, said that the central government has actually supported Hong Kong in hosting multiple international events. On the one hand, it consolidates and strengthens Hong Kong’s international status and brings more development opportunities for Hong Kong. On the other hand, it allows Hong Kong to be a super-connector for the country. character of.
Liu Zhaojia said that in the past, due to the interference and sabotage of the opposition, especially the use of international events to damage Hong Kong's reputation, coupled with the new crown epidemic and strict epidemic prevention measures, Hong Kong has been out of the sight of the international community for a long time in the past.
He believes that in the future, with the support of the central government, Hong Kong should be able to host more international events, especially conferences and exhibitions related to the "Belt and Road" and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
Zheng Yanxiong also pointed out that Hong Kong is currently in a critical period of governance and prosperity. The Liaison Office will fully support the SAR government in actively building an international sports event capital, enhance the new momentum of Hong Kong's development, and continue to support the Chief Executive and the SAR government in governing according to law.
Design drawing of Kai Tak Sports City.
(Civil Engineering and Development Department)
The hardware needs to keep up with the sports venues and there are still deficiencies
It can be expected that more world-class sports events will be held in Hong Kong in the future to promote Hong Kong's sports and cultural undertakings, but the supporting hardware needs to keep up.
Liu Zhaojia mentioned that since more international events will be held in the future, Hong Kong needs more facilities and supporting facilities.
Zheng Yongshun also said that there are many venues in Hong Kong, such as the Yi Pavilion, which do not fully comply with the regulations for international competitions. Although the Kai Tak Sports City will be opened next year, there is currently a lack of venues for medium-sized events.
He hopes that the government's report on the supply and demand of various sports venues will be released as soon as possible, and that Shimen Sports Park and other projects will start planning and construction as soon as possible to accommodate more and more sports events in the future.
Yang Runxiong: We welcome the national team to use Hong Kong as their home game
Yang Runxiong, director of the Bureau of Culture, Sports and Tourism, who watched the game on the spot, also said on the radio this morning (24th) that the atmosphere of the game is very good. With the completion of the Kai Tak Sports City next year, Hong Kong will have the opportunity to host more high-level international games. Welcome to the country The team uses Hong Kong as their home game, or competes with Hong Kong.
Zheng Yanxiong, who took office on January 16 this year, said in the media spring banquet that the Liaison Office should "understand Hong Kong, love Hong Kong, and do Hong Kong's good." , and it is expected that it will continue to enter the society in the future.
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