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Beijing congratulates Hong Kong Olympians for upholding ‘Lion Rock Spirit’ in Paris

  • Siobhan Haughey, Vivian Kong and Cheung Ka-long ‘vividly interpreted Lion Rock spirit’ and showed how young generation works hard to pursue dreams, Beijing says

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Olympic gold medalist Cheung Ka-long holds his gold medal upon his return to Hong Kong. Photo: Sam Tsang

Beijing has congratulated Hong Kong’s Olympic athletes for living the “Lion Rock Spirit” with the team returning home after a historic performance in Paris.

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Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu on Sunday also joined the chorus of praises as he thanked Beijing for celebrating the local team’s success.

“You have been self-reliant, tenacious and enterprising, vividly interpreting the Lion Rock Spirit,” the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office told the city’s team.

The Lion Rock Spirit, which emerged during the 1970s, refers to the “can-do” attitude of Hong Kong people, specifically the generation of baby boomers when the economy was fast growing.

They also showed the spirit and demeanour of Hong Kong’s young generation and how it strived and chased dreams in the new era, while writing a new chapter for the city, the office noted.

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“The motherland is proud of you. The office extends its heartfelt congratulations,” it said.

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