Lam Ching-yan, Adrian Yung named HK flag bearers at Asian Winter Games

Hong Kong's short track speed skater, Lam Ching-yan, and alpine skier, Adrian Yung Hau-tsuen, have been named as the flag bearers for the Hong Kong, China team at the Asian Winter Games that is set to open in Harbin tonight.

The city is sending its largest delegation of 113 athletes to the ninth edition of the Asian Winter Games taking place in the capital of Heilongjiang, China's northernmost province.

The opening ceremony is on Friday but the competition has already started on February 3 and will last until February 14.

The Hong Kong delegation includes 74 athletes who will compete in six of the event's 11 categories: curling, ice hockey, figure skating, short track speed skating, speed skating and alpine skiing.