運動會開幕式資料

尊敬的劉延東國務委員、羅格伯爵、各位嘉賓、各位朋友：

Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

今晚是第五屆東亞運動會開幕的大日子。得到劉國務委員及國際奧林匹克委員會主席羅格伯爵專程來港為運動會主持開幕式，實在是我們的榮幸。我 謹代表香港特別行政區政府，感謝兩位的支持，同時熱烈歡迎各參賽地區的領導及部長、各位運動員、隨團人員、義工朋友及來自世界各地的觀眾。

Good evening to you all! It is an honour to have State Councillor, Madam Liu Yandong and the Honourable Count Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee, with us tonight to officiate at the opening ceremony of the Fifth East Asian Games. On behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, thank you for your support of our city in hosting these Games. Also, a very warm welcome to all of you: leaders and ministers of participating places, athletes, team officials, volunteers, and spectators from all over the world.

第五屆東亞運動會是香港首次以東道主身分舉辦的國際大型綜合運動會，為香港的體育歷史揭開重要一頁。今次是歷來最大規模的東亞運動會，約二 千三百名來自九個國家和地區的頂級運動員會在香港競逐錦標。他們經過長年的艱苦訓練，此刻正是他們享受比賽、發揮體育精神、體現公平競技和建立友誼的美好 時光。我預祝各參賽健兒在運動會能夠取得佳績。

Tonight, Hong Kong opens a new chapter in its sporting history. We are privileged to be the host of the Fifth East Asian Games. Not only is it the first large-scale international multi-sports event in Hong Kong, it is also the largest ever East Asian Games. Over 2 300 top athletes from nine countries and regions will compete in the Games. And through sport, we will celebrate the cultural diversity, friendship and indomitable spirit of our region. I wish all the athletes the best of luck in their competitions.

我同時衷心感謝籌委會、各主辦單位及幕後工作人員的悉心籌備和安排，讓運動會可以順利展開。香港會再次發揮好客之道，熱情款待訪港賓客，讓我們向世界展示香港作為亞洲盛事之都的'魅力，以及我們致力提升區內體育水平的決心。

I also thank the Planning Committee, organisers, volunteers and those working hard behind the scenes for their excellent preparations and arrangements for the Games. Hong Kong extends the hand of friendship to all our guests and visitors. We look forward to showcasing our city to the world and to elevating sports in the region to new heights.

我謹此祝願第五屆東亞運動會圓滿成功。我希望各位能夠盡情享受開幕式的歡樂氣氛，並且繼續投入隨後八天的激烈賽事，一同創造香港2009東亞運動會的傳奇!

I wish the Fifth East Asian Games every success. I look forward to sharing with you the joy and excitement of the events tonight and throughout the Games.

多謝各位。

Thank you very much.。