Children display landmark pictures at the opening of the 1st Hong Kong Games last night at Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground. Barely a third of the 12,000 seats were filled despite tickets being free. Over 16 days, 1,287 athletes representing the city's

18 districts will compete in athletics, badminton, basketball and table tennis. Chief Executive Donald Tsang Yam-kuen officiated at the event, which featured fireworks and a lion dance. The torch was lit by cyclist Wong Kam-po.