Kim Yuna, former figure skater of South Korea, speaks during the celebration in Seoul, South Korea, on Oct 11, 2023, 100 days ahead of the opening of the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympic Games. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

HONG KONG — China's Hong Kong is to send three athletes to the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG).

The Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC) organized the flag presentation ceremony for the delegation on Monday.

Gangwon 2024 will be held from January 19 to February 1, with approximately 1,900 athletes expected to compete

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The three athletes aged between 16 and 17 are set to compete in alpine skiing and short track speed skating, marking the first time that an athlete from Hong Kong will compete in the short-track speed skating at the Winter YOG.

"The Winter YOG provides a world-class environment for young athletes to exchange with other elites and accumulate precious experience, equipping themselves for larger international stages," said SF&OC's honorary secretary general Edgar Yang. "We look forward to witnessing our young athletes pursing excellence and enjoying every moment during the Games."

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Gangwon 2024 will be held from January 19 to February 1, with approximately 1,900 athletes expected to compete.