National Games torch relay gives Hong Kong first taste of excitement – as it happened
10km relay route showcases Hong Kong’s landmarks as 15th National Games celebrations get under way
The 90-minute 10km relay began at the government’s headquarters in Tamar Park, passing the Central harbourfront and Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai, before the torch crossed Victoria Harbour by ferry and ended at Kai Tak Sports Park.
National Games torch relay hits Hong Kong streets
The event took place alongside torch relays in Macau, Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
Representatives from the four cities were then set to return the flames after their relays for a ceremony at the Guangdong Olympic Sports Centre in Guangzhou.
The National Games are scheduled to start on November 9.
The Post tracked the relay in Hong Kong as it happened.
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Reporting by Edith Lin, Wynna Wong, Angeline Jiang, Harvey Kong, Denise Tsang and Mike Chan.