The site Hong Kong
programmed for staging the cross-country eventing of the 2008
Olympic equestrian sport.
Location: Hong Kong
Use during the Games: Equestrian
Category: Existing competition venue
The Equestrian events
All circles in Hong Kong were delighted at July 8's announcement
that Hong Kong would co-host the equestrian events of the 2008
Olympic Games. Local authorities had pledged to provide the utmost
guarantee of facilities for the success of the Olympic equestrian
events.
The Equestrian events will be held at the Hong Kong Sports
Institute and Penfold Park in Shatian, Beas River Country Club and
part of the adjacent Hong Kong Golf Club. Hong Kong has in place
world-class equine care facilities and medical services for horses,
and a group of professionals in the Equestrian events. Hong Kong
also has recognized quarantine protocol arrangements with many
countries. Besides, Hong Kong's Equestrian sport for riders with
disabilities is well-established and takes a leading position in
Asia.
ShaTin racetrack
(beijing2008.cn)
