Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Hongkongers gather to celebrate start of Games
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Entertained by their beloved local performers at the “Go Hong Kong Team” event, which was organised by the non-profit organisation Key Connect All in collaboration with Hong Kong Olympic Fans Club and Hong Kong Community Foundation, fans began queuing up outside hours before the official opening at 5pm.
In addition to live-streaming the opening ceremony on a big screen, local singers including Gigi Yim Ming-hay, champion of the TVB reality competition show The Voices of the Stars, and Hubert Wu Hung-kwan, first runner-up of season two of The Voice Hong Kong performed on stage.
After the musical performances there were also various sports performances, including break-dancing and cheerleading.
Game, merchandise, and association booths were scattered across the venue, while attendees could also have a go on a six-metre climbing wall.
