HONG KONG - The first official licensed merchandise retail store for the National Games and Special Olympics in Hong Kong opened on Friday at the West Kowloon High-Speed Rail Station.

The store showcases a variety of licensed merchandise featuring the mascots “Xi Yangyang” and “Le Rongrong” — representing the 15th National Games and the combined 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games.

Inspired by the Chinese white dolphin, a grade 1 national key protected species, the mascots symbolize joy, harmony, and unity through their names and design.

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Co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, the National Games and the Para Games will be held this year from Nov 9 to 21 and Dec 8 to 15, respectively. 

China Daily's Edmond Tang took the photos during an opening ceremony on Friday.