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Hong Kong's Olympic Heroes to Raise Funds for Tsunami Victims and Impoverished Children

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Swimming stars from the Athens Olympics will come together for a joint fund-raising event in Hong Kong to help victims of the tsunami disaster and impoverished mainland children. The exhibition event, organized by the Hong Kong Amateur Swimming Association and Sunglow Industrial and Commercial Association, will be held on January 29 and 30 at Kowloon Park swimming pool. The event will feature 26 athletes from the national diving and synchronized swimming team, including Olympic champion Luo Xuejuan and diving great Guo Jingjing. Funds raised will be donated to tsunami victims through charity group Oxfam and the China Hope Project.

Key Takeaways:

  • The exhibition event will be held on January 29 and 30 at Kowloon Park swimming pool, featuring 26 athletes from the national diving and synchronized swimming team.
  • Funds raised will be donated to tsunami victims through charity group Oxfam and the China Hope Project, with a goal of raising $2 million.
  • The event will include performances by Olympic champions Luo Xuejuan and Guo Jingjing, and diving great Guo Jingjing.
  • 4,000 tickets for the two-day event will be available for sale from January 21 at Kowloon Park swimming pool, with a special charity sale for 40% of the tickets.
  • The organiser is considering reserving 40% of the tickets for a special charity sale, and auctioning off autographed items and swimming suits worn by the medallists.
  • A hotel group has agreed to provide free accommodation for the delegation, and the organiser is calling for commercial sponsorship to raise more funds.

Statistics:

  • $2 million: the expected amount to be raised from the event.
  • 4,000: the number of tickets available for sale from January 21.
  • 40%: the percentage of tickets which may be reserved for a special charity sale.
  • 26: the number of athletes from the national diving and synchronized swimming team participating in the event.
  • 3: the number of separate two-hour sessions of the event.

Sources:

  • The Hong Kong Amateur Swimming Association
  • Sunglow Industrial and Commercial Association
  • Oxfam
  • The China Hope Project
  • The Standard (Hong Kong newspaper)

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