Special stamps issue to support local athletes at Paris Olympics
Local | 11 Jul 2024 4:14 pm
To pay tribute to Hong Kong athletes and convey wishes for their success at the Paris Olympics, a set of four special stamps will be issued by Hongkong Post on July 26.
With the theme of "Support for the Delegation of Team Hong Kong, China to Paris 2024", the stamps and associated philatelic products will feature sports in which the local team has previously won Olympic medals, including fencing, swimming, table tennis, and cycling."
Official first day covers for the new set of stamps will be on sale at all post offices and on Hongkong Post's online shopping mall starting tomorrow (Jul 12), while the special stamps and associated philatelic products will be released on July 26.
A hand-back date-stamping service will be provided on July 26 at all post offices for official first day covers, souvenir covers, privately made covers bearing the first day of issue indication and a local address.
The 33rd Olympic Games will be held from July 26 to August 11 in Paris, France. Local athletes will be competing in a number of major events including fencing, swimming, table tennis, cycling, windsurfing, gymnastics, sailing, rowing and badminton.
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