Ticket sales to start on Thursday for Hong Kong events welcoming mainland Chinese Olympians
- Authorities have yet to name mainland athletes expected to join delegation visiting Hong Kong from August 29 to 31
The delegation will visit the city from August 29 to 31. About 5,300 tickets will be available for the gala show that begins at 8pm on August 30 and the two sports demonstrations that commences at 9.30am the following day.
The athletes would be split into two groups to showcase their skills in badminton, gymnastics and table tennis at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai, with diving and swimming displays to be held at the Victoria Park Swimming Pool, the government said on Sunday.
The delegation will also take part in a welcome reception and visit the Hong Kong Sports Institute where they will meet Hong Kong athletes.
Authorities did not reveal which athletes would be joining the delegation.
The government said tickets for the events would go on sale at 10am on Thursday and be available through Urbtix’s website, mobile app and credit card telephone booking service under a real-name registration system.