运动会开幕式资料

尊敬的刘延东国务委员、罗格伯爵、各位嘉宾、各位朋友：

Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

今晚是第五届东亚运动会开幕的大日子。得到刘国务委员及国际奥林匹克委员会主席罗格伯爵专程来港为运动会主持开幕式，实在是我们的荣幸。我谨代表香港特别行政区政府，感谢两位的支持，同时热烈欢迎各参赛地区的领导及部长、各位运动员、随团人员、义工朋友及来自世界各地的观众。

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.

第五届东亚运动会是香港首次以东道主身分举办的国际大型综合运动会，为香港的体育历史揭开重要一页。今次是历来最大规模的东亚运动会，约二千三百名来自九个国家和地区的顶级运动员会在香港竞逐锦标。他们经过长年的艰苦训练，此刻正是他们享受比赛、发挥体育精神、体现公平竞技和建立友谊的美好时光。我预祝各参赛健儿在运动会能够取得佳绩。

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.

我同时衷心感谢筹委会、各主办单位及幕后工作人员的悉心筹备和安排，让运动会可以顺利展开。香港会再次发挥好客之道，热情款待访港宾客，让我们向世界展示香港作为亚洲盛事之都的'魅力，以及我们致力提升区内体育水平的决心。

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.

我谨此祝愿第五届东亚运动会圆满成功。我希望各位能够尽情享受开幕式的欢乐气氛，并且继续投入随后八天的激烈赛事，一同创造香港2009东亚运动会的传奇!

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.

多谢各位。

Thank you very much.。