HK welcomes Olympic torch home to China

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Source: CCTV.com | 05-02-2008 13:23

Hong Kong is the first Chinese city to welcome the Olympic flame home from its global journey.

Hong Kong, the pearl of the east

Hong Kong, the pearl of the east, has grown from a coastal village to a global financial center through more than a hundred years of hard work by the local people. Sailing, cycling, equestrian events, and table tennis are their favorite sports.

Hong Kong has participated in the Olympics since the 1952 games in Helsinki. In 1964, the flame of the Tokyo Olympics has arrived here. And in 1996, sailing athlete Li Lishan won the first Olympic gold medal for Hong Kong in the Atlanta Olympics.

The city will host the equestrian competitions for the  2008 Beijing Olympics.

The city will host the equestrian competitions for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The main venue, located in Sha Tin, is a 278,000 square meter all-weather sand arena. It has already successfully hosted a test event. With 18,000 seats, the Hong Kong Equestrian Center is equipped with high-tech features for all to enjoy.

Editor:Du Xiaodan