As the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games come to a close, Koo Foundation is honoured to have hosted a special celebration ceremony and sharing event on October 12, 2024. This event, held at the Hong Kong Sports Institute, aimed to recognise the outstanding achievements of the Hong Kong delegation, which won 3 gold, 4 silver, and 1 bronze medal.
In collaboration with the China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee, we organised this celebration to honour the athletes' remarkable accomplishments on the highest stage of the Paralympics. All Hong Kong athletes who attended the Paralympics in Paris received a grant of HKD 100,000 each from the foundation to support their training and living expenses.
In collaboration with the China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee, we organised this celebration to honour the athletes' remarkable accomplishments on the highest stage of the Paralympics. All Hong Kong athletes who attended the Paralympics in Paris received a grant of HKD 100,000 each from the foundation to support their training and living expenses.
Event Details
One of the highlights of the day was the chance for our athletes to connect with over 30 enthusiastic students from Fortress Hill Methodist Secondary School and the Hong Kong & Kowloon Kaifong Women's Association Sun Fong Chung College. The joy in the room was palpable as the athletes shared their personal stories and inspired the students with messages about resilience and determination.
The students were thrilled to chat with their heroes, sharing their favorite sports and asking questions about the Games. It was such a heartwarming moment to see the spirit of sportsmanship shining through. Our Chairwoman, Lydia Koo, shared her heartfelt gratitude to the athletes for their dedication and hopes to inspire the students to chase their dreams. This event was not just a celebration; it was a wonderful opportunity for the students to see the athletes as role models.
The students were thrilled to chat with their heroes, sharing their favorite sports and asking questions about the Games. It was such a heartwarming moment to see the spirit of sportsmanship shining through. Our Chairwoman, Lydia Koo, shared her heartfelt gratitude to the athletes for their dedication and hopes to inspire the students to chase their dreams. This event was not just a celebration; it was a wonderful opportunity for the students to see the athletes as role models.
HKD 2,300,000
total donation for Paralympic athletes
23 athletes
attended the Paralympics in Paris
I hope you all continue to strive for excellence. A brilliant life is defined by your perspective; you craft your own destiny.
Chairman
We were also honoured to have archery athlete Ngai Ka Cheun share his competition experiences. "Wonder Boy" runner So Wa Wai also attended and expressed pride in the achievements of his fellow athletes, encouraging the public to continue supporting Hong Kong's Paralympic athletes.
The legacy of the Hong Kong Paralympic athletes will continue to inspire, pushing boundaries and redefining what is possible. Koo Foundation hopes to honour this hard work and inspire our community to embrace all members, working towards a more inclusive society for everyone.
The legacy of the Hong Kong Paralympic athletes will continue to inspire, pushing boundaries and redefining what is possible. Koo Foundation hopes to honour this hard work and inspire our community to embrace all members, working towards a more inclusive society for everyone.
