Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Rosanna Law today congratulated sailor Nicholas Bezy Halliday on winning Hong Kong's first gold medal at the 15th National Games of the People's Republic of China, in the Men's ILCA 7 event.

Miss Law said: “I am very glad that Nicholas Bezy Halliday has, with his persistence and effort, overcome challenges to win Hong Kong's first gold medal at the 15th NG. This is a demonstration of his strength and perseverance. All Hong Kong people, like myself, are proud of his achievement.

“This is the first time the NG is co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau, as well as the first time Hong Kong is hosting this national sports event. Nicholas Bezy Halliday's gold medal victory is especially meaningful.

She encouraged the Hong Kong, China delegation to continue to unleash their potential and achieve success in other events.