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26-Jul-08:
Mak's Olympic Baton handover |
Immediately after the Sichuan
earthquake occurred on 12 May, Christina Mak, a Beijing
Olympic Torch Relay Runner in Hong Kong and the bronze medalist in
women’s squash event of the 2006 Doha Asian Games, generously
offered her Torch and uniform for public auction.
With the thoughtful advice by her coach, Tony Choi, the
auction was made through the most popular local radio channel,
Commercial Radio 881, to help raise funds in support of the
quake victims.
Within a few days numerous bids were placed by the public and Mr.
Lam Tai Fai, a reputable businessman, placed the highest bid of
1.8 million Hong Kong dollars who subsequently returned the
Torch to Christina in appreciation of her selfless generosity and
kindness.
In view of the significance of the Torch, Christina decided to give
it to Hong Kong Squash to thank the Association for nurturing her in
her squash career.
With the consent of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of
the Hong Kong SAR Government, Hong Kong Squash has chosen to display
the Torch at the Hong Kong Squash Centre for public appreciation and
most importantly to encourage the future elite squash athletes to
carry on the Olympic spirit.
Today, Mr. David Mui, Chairman of Hong Kong Squash
received the Torch from Christina with the presence of Mr. Thomas
Chow, Director of Leisure & Cultural Services, Mr. Tony Choi and
many other guests and friends from the media. |
Ms. Christina
Mak, Mr. David Mui, Chairman of HK Squash and Mr.
Thomas Chow, Director of Leisure & Cultural Services
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(HK$1.8 million = US$230,000) |
Christina Mak receives a miniature of the Olympic Baton she carried
in Hong Kong
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"It was such
a great honour for Hong Kong Squash to have two representatives
participating in this historic moment", said the Hong Kong Squash
Chairman David Mui.
