Published: 12:48, July 11, 2024
Paris Olympics: Hongkong Post to issue special stamps to support HK athletes
By Wang Zhan
This image released on July 11, 2024, shows the souvenir sheet of a special stamp issue and associated philatelic products on the theme of "Support to the Delegation of Team Hong Kong, China to Paris 2024". (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT)

HONG KONG - Hongkong Post will issue a set of four stamps and associated philatelic products on the theme of "Support to the Delegation of Team Hong Kong, China to Paris 2024" for sale on July 26.

They feature events in which the Hong Kong, China delegation had previously won Olympics medals, including fencing, swimming, table tennis, and cycling, to pay tribute to the athletes and wish them success in the upcoming Paris Olympics.

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The 33rd Olympic Games will be held from July 26 to Aug 11 in Paris, France. The Hong Kong, China team will compete in a number of major events, including fencing, swimming, table tennis, cycling, windsurfing, gymnastics, sailing, rowing and badminton.

This image released on July 11, 2024 shows the the mint stamps and the special postmark of a special stamp issue and associated philatelic products on the theme of "Support to the Delegation of Team Hong Kong, China to Paris 2024". (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT)
This image released on July 11, 2024 shows the first day covers of a special stamp issue and associated philatelic products on the theme of "Support to the Delegation of Team Hong Kong, China to Paris 2024". (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT)
This image released on July 11, 2024 shows the presentation pack of a special stamp issue and associated philatelic products on the theme of "Support to the Delegation of Team Hong Kong, China to Paris 2024". (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT)