Official: Equestrian events in HK to be smooth, safe

HONG KONG, July 23 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong Chief Secretary Henry Tang said here Wednesday that Hong Kong will handle the Olympic and Paralympic Equestrian Events in a prudent and careful manner. Speaking to reporters Wednesday afternoon after inspecting the registration and hospitality facilities, and the horse-handling procedures at the airport, Tang said facilities and measures related to the Olympic Equestrian Events are securely in place. He said that Hong Kong will strive their best to ensure the Games' Equestrian Events will run smoothly in a safe and enjoyable environment. Noting the first batch of horses participating in the Games will arrive in Hong Kong on July 26, he said it is an unprecedented event for the city because more than 200 horses from 42 countries and regions will gather in Hong Kong for... [read full story]