“The Olympic spirit, the sport spirit, is able to bring positive values to the young people,” said Timothy Fok Tsun-ting, head of the Hong Kong Sports Visiting Group for the second China Youth Games, after visiting Taiyuan, capital of north China’s Shanxi Province on Friday. 

Timothy Fok noted the significance of the Youth Games, as long-term sports development relies on youth. 

"The most important thing is not winning medals but encouraging all citizens to do sports."

Fok, President of the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, told CGTN that Hong Kong sports development couldn't do without national support after visiting an exhibition about China's development in athletics over the past 70 years. 

The 73-year-old recalled Team China being ushered into the main Olympic stadium in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, the U.S., and getting the first Olympic gold medal at the games, the impressive 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing where China nailed the most medals ever and the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

"After returning to China, Hong Kong athletes are able to participate in grand sporting events. Many of those who are competitive have received training on the mainland. General Administration of Sport of China as well as different local administrations has all offered Hong Kong great support," he added. 

HK delegation comprising over 300 members took part in the second China Youth Games which opened on Thursday.