Hong Kong, China at the 2004 Summer Olympics
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The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
of the People's Republic of China
was represented at the 2004 Summer Olympics
in Athens
by 33 athletes in 10 sports, under the designation Hong Kong, China . Although Hong Kong had become a special administrative region
of the People's Republic of China
since the transfer
of sovereignty
from the United Kingdom
in 1997, Hong Kong has continued to send a separate delegation from that of the People's Republic of China, which represents Mainland China
, to the Olympic Games
and other international sport events, as prescribed in its constitutional document, the Basic Law. It was the 12th appearance of Hong Kong in the Summer Olympics. The Greek alphabet
placed it last before the host delegation in the Parade of Nations.
At the Athens Olympics, Ko Lai Chak
and Li Ching
won a silver medal in table tennis
, which was Hong Kong's first medal since the handover, and its second medal in history. Consequently, the flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
was raised at the Olympic Games for the first time. Coincidentally, as the national team of the People's Republic of China won the gold medal in the game, the regional flag of Hong Kong was raised along with the national flag of the People's Republic of China
.
Hong Kong won its first medal in 1996 when it was under colonial rule, for Lee Lai Shan
won a gold medal for the women's mistral sailing event in the 1996 Summer Olympics
. It was the first time, and also the last time, that the colonial flag of Hong Kong was raised at the Olympics with the accompaniment of the national anthem of the United Kingdom .
Women's Singles:
Women's doubles:
Women's foil individual:
Women's sabre individual:
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
of the People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
was represented at the 2004 Summer Olympics
2004 Summer Olympics
The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was a premier international multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece from August 13 to August 29, 2004 with the motto Welcome Home. 10,625 athletes competed, some 600 more than expected, accompanied by 5,501 team...
in Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
by 33 athletes in 10 sports, under the designation Hong Kong, China . Although Hong Kong had become a special administrative region
Special administrative region (People's Republic of China)
A special administrative region is a provincial-level administrative division of the People's Republic of China, for which creation is provided by Article 31 of the 1982 Constitution of the People's Republic of China Article 31 reads "The state may establish special administrative regions when...
of the People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
since the transfer
Transfer of the sovereignty of Hong Kong
The transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to the People's Republic of China, referred to as ‘the Return’ or ‘the Reunification’ by the Chinese and ‘the Handover’ by others, took place on 1 July 1997...
of sovereignty
Sovereignty
Sovereignty is the quality of having supreme, independent authority over a geographic area, such as a territory. It can be found in a power to rule and make law that rests on a political fact for which no purely legal explanation can be provided...
from the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
in 1997, Hong Kong has continued to send a separate delegation from that of the People's Republic of China, which represents Mainland China
Mainland China
Mainland China, the Chinese mainland or simply the mainland, is a geopolitical term that refers to the area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China . According to the Taipei-based Mainland Affairs Council, the term excludes the PRC Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and...
, to the Olympic Games
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
and other international sport events, as prescribed in its constitutional document, the Basic Law. It was the 12th appearance of Hong Kong in the Summer Olympics. The Greek alphabet
Greek alphabet
The Greek alphabet is the script that has been used to write the Greek language since at least 730 BC . The alphabet in its classical and modern form consists of 24 letters ordered in sequence from alpha to omega...
placed it last before the host delegation in the Parade of Nations.
At the Athens Olympics, Ko Lai Chak
Ko Lai Chak
Ko Lai-chak is a table tennis player from Hong Kong, China.He won a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in the men's doubles alongside Li Ching. At the 2006 Asian Games he won two medals, a gold in the men's doubles again alongside Li Ching; and a bronze in the men's singles tournament and...
and Li Ching
Li Ching
Li Ching is a table tennis player from Hong Kong, China. He is best known for the joint silver medal he won for Hong Kong at the Athens Olympic in 2004.-Career:...
won a silver medal in table tennis
Table tennis
Table tennis, also known as ping-pong, is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight, hollow ball back and forth using table tennis rackets. The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net...
, which was Hong Kong's first medal since the handover, and its second medal in history. Consequently, the flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Flag of Hong Kong
The Flag of Hong Kong — or Regional Flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China — features a white, stylised, five-petal Hong Kong orchid tree flower in the centre of a red field. Its design was adopted on 4 April 1990 at the Third Session of the...
was raised at the Olympic Games for the first time. Coincidentally, as the national team of the People's Republic of China won the gold medal in the game, the regional flag of Hong Kong was raised along with the national flag of the People's Republic of China
Flag of the People's Republic of China
The flag of the People's Republic of China is a red field charged in the canton with five golden stars. The design features one large star, with four smaller stars in a semicircle set off towards the fly...
.
Hong Kong won its first medal in 1996 when it was under colonial rule, for Lee Lai Shan
Lee Lai Shan
Lee Lai-Shan MBE BBS is a former world champion and Olympic gold medal-winning professional windsurfer from Hong Kong. She is the first and last ever athlete to win an Olympic medal representing Hong Kong, not as part of China...
won a gold medal for the women's mistral sailing event in the 1996 Summer Olympics
Hong Kong at the 1996 Summer Olympics
Hong Kong competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States, for the last time as a British colony.At these Games, Hong Kong won its first ever Olympic medal...
. It was the first time, and also the last time, that the colonial flag of Hong Kong was raised at the Olympics with the accompaniment of the national anthem of the United Kingdom .
Silver
- Ko Lai ChakKo Lai ChakKo Lai-chak is a table tennis player from Hong Kong, China.He won a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in the men's doubles alongside Li Ching. At the 2006 Asian Games he won two medals, a gold in the men's doubles again alongside Li Ching; and a bronze in the men's singles tournament and...
and Li ChingLi ChingLi Ching is a table tennis player from Hong Kong, China. He is best known for the joint silver medal he won for Hong Kong at the Athens Olympic in 2004.-Career:...
— table tennisTable tennis at the 2004 Summer Olympicsthumb|rightTable tennis at the 2004 Summer Olympics took place in the Galatsi Olympic Hall with 172 competitors in 4 events.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...
, men's doubles
Badminton
Men's Singles:- Ng WeiNg WeiNg Wei is a male badminton player who represents Hong Kong at the Olympics.-Career:Ng played badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in men's singles, losing in the round of 32 to Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia....
- defeated in round of 32
Women's Singles:
- Wang Chen - defeated in quarterfinals
- Ling Wan TingLing Wan TingLing Wan Ting is a female badminton player from Hong Kong.Ling played badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics, losing to Cheng Shao-chieh of Chinese Taipei in the round of 32.-References:...
- defeated in round of 32
Women's doubles:
- Koon Wai CheeKoon Wai CheeKoon Wai Chee Louisa is a female badminton player from Hong Kong.Koon competed in badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in women's doubles with partner Li Wing Mui. They were defeated by Gail Emms and Donna Kellogg of Great Britain in the round of...
and Li Wing MuiLi Wing MuiLi Wing Mui is a female badminton player from Hong Kong.Li competed in badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in women's doubles with partner Koon Wai Chee. They were defeated by Gail Emms and Donna Kellogg of Great Britain in the round of 32...
- defeated in round of 32
Fencing
Men's foil individual:- Lau Kwok KinLau Kwok KinLau Kwok Kin is a fencer from Hong Kong, China who won a bronze medal at the 2006 Asian Games in the men's foil team competition. He also competed at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games-References:...
- defeated in round of 64
Women's foil individual:
- Chan Ying Man - defeated in round of 64
Women's sabre individual:
- Chow Tsz KiChow Tsz KiChow Tsz Ki is a fencer from Hong Kong, China who won two bronze medals at the 2006 Asian Games in the women's sabre individual and team competitions. Her coach is Andras Decsi who is come from Hungary is working in Hong Kong Sabre Fencing Team now. She also competed at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic...
- defeated in round of 32
Triathlon
Men's Individual Competition:- Daniel Lee Chi WoDaniel Lee Chi WoDaniel Lee Chi Wo is an athlete from Hong Kong. He competes in the triathlon.Lee is the leading triathlete in Hong Kong, being the first triathlon representative from Hong Kong in the Sydney Olympic Games. Lee competed at the second Olympic triathlon at the 2004 Summer Olympics. He placed...
- 2:03:30.39 (43rd place)