José_Lei

José Lei

José Lei

Hong Kong sports shooter 1930–2023

José Lei, ISO (Chinese: 李銘根, aka Lei Ming-kan, 30 October 1930 – 23 February 2023)[1] was an architect and sports shooter. He was Director of the Hong Kong Architectural Services Department, and before that Chief Architect at the former Public Works Department. His designs include the Hong Kong Museum of Art and the Hong Kong Cultural Centre.[2] He retired from public service in 1991.[3]

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While on the Hong Kong shooting team, he competed in two events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.[4] He also competed at the 1966, 1970 and 1974 Asian Games.[5] In 1989, Lei was made Companion of the Imperial Service Order.[6]

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    Hong Kong Architect and Contractor, Volume 21. 1991. p. 19..
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    "Public servants can also do well in West Kowloon [English translation]". paper.hket.com. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
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    "José Lei". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
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    "Hong Kong Delegation" (PDF). Hong Kong Olympic Committee. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
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    "Full list of Queen's Birthday Honours for Hongkong". South China Morning Post. 17 June 1989. p. 4.
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