Hong Kong Cheering Balls Reach Asian Games Athletes in Japan
Thestandard · 1 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago4 MIN
Summary
Thousands of cheering balls carrying handwritten messages from Hong Kong residents have reached athletes representing Hong Kong, China at the Asian Games in Japan. The initiative is part of Kai Tak Sports Park's "Let's Support Hong Kong, China Athletes!" campaign, which collected encouraging messages from the community within one month. Wushu athlete Lydia Sham Hui-yu, who recently won a gold medal at the Games, posed with one of the balls to show appreciation for public support. The park hopes the messages will motivate the remaining delegation members competing in Japan .
Key Points
- Kai Tak Sports Park collected thousands of cheering balls with handwritten messages from Hong Kong residents within one month
- Wushu athlete Lydia Sham Hui-yu (沈曉榆) won gold at the Asian Games and posed with a cheering ball as thanks
- An Asian Games-themed light show will run nightly on the stadium facade until the end of the Asian Para Games
- Kai Tak Mall 2 atrium's giant screen will broadcast selected key events free of charge
- A pop-up store displays ceremonial uniforms from previous Asian Games; visitors can order customized Hong Kong team T-shirts
- Former Hong Kong rugby international Yiu Kam-shing (姚金城) joined the Parent-Child Fun Day on Saturday to encourage public support
Why It Matters
The campaign transforms individual encouragement into collective backing for Hong Kong's athletes, reinforcing community unity during international competition. With ongoing activities at Kai Tak Sports Park, residents can actively participate in supporting their delegation throughout the Games and into the Paralympics .
The campaign transforms individual encouragement into collective backing for Hong Kong's athletes, reinforcing community unity during international competition. With ongoing activities at Kai Tak Sports Park, residents can actively participate in supporting their delegation throughout the Games and into the Paralympics .