Hong Kong swimming athlete Ms Siobhan Bernadette HAUGHEY this morning (30 July) made further achievement by taking another silver medal for the HKSAR in the Women's 100m Freestyle of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.  The President of the Legislative Council ("LegCo") Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen, on behalf of all LegCo Members, again extends congratulations to Ms HAUGHEY and her training team.

Hon LEUNG said, "Carrying the great momentum from the last race, Ms HAUGHEY has lived up to expectations by winning another silver medal in the Women's 100m Freestyle after she medaled in the Women's 200m Freestyle competition.  She once again broke the Asian record and made history for the sports sector in Hong Kong."

Hon LEUNG added, "Ms HAUGHEY has been going through tough training over the years.  She consistently displays an optimistic and positive attitude, relentless perseverance and unparalleled determination.  She is a role model to all of us and has touched every Hong Kong citizen's heart."

Ends/Friday, 30 July 2021
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