Catching the Olympics live and free across 18 districts
Local | 11 Jul 2024 4:05 pm
Olympics Focal Site will be set up at designated sports centers across 18 districts to broadcast the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, allowing citizens to share the excitement and cheer for Hong Kong athletes, the Leisure & Cultural Services Department announced Thursday.
On the opening day of the Paris Olympics on July 26, a launch event for the initiative will be held at 5 pm at Kowloon Park Sports Centre. Apart from sports demonstrations, Hong Kong athletes will share sports knowledge with the public and show support for participating athletes on the day.
The launch ceremony will broadcast live via the dedicated website, the "LCSD Plusss" Facebook page and the Vis-à-vis +01 of the LCSD Edutainment Channel.
Between July 26 and August 11, opening hours for all Olympics Focal Sites will be from 8 am to 11 pm. Information of the actual opening times will be announced on the dedicated website.
The department said exhibition panels featuring Hong Kong athletes participating in the Games will also be displayed at the Olympics Focal Site.
In addition, to drum up public support for the Games and encourage active participation in sports, the LCSD will serve as a venue partner to support the "JC Fit City - Active 8 Olympic Sports is Live Experience", which is co-organized by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and the InspiringHK Sports Foundation.
This activity will be held during the Games to encourage the public to watch them at the Focal Sites as well as experience sports for free. Details will be announced on the relevant website.
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