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50 years of Sevens: Hong Kong’s festival of fun awaits the world’s rugby fans
This year’s Hong Kong Sevens will round out a week of iconic sporting events, with attendance expected to smash records
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Hong Kong’s pursuit of top international sports events has gathered pace in recent years. But it is difficult to beat the excitement generated by the Hong Kong Sevens, the iconic rugby tournament born in the city and celebrating its 50th anniversary. Last year, the event became the first major sports competition staged at the newly opened Kai Tak Stadium. It was hailed as a success.
This weekend, the Sevens will again bring its unique blend of sporting excellence, top-class entertainment and a famous party atmosphere. There is much to look forward to.
The event will mark the climax of a week of attractions. This includes the rugby 10s tournament at Hong Kong Football Club which, for the first time, dovetailed with Wednesday night’s race meeting at Happy Valley. Rugby fans, players and officials were able to attend both events.
The rugby-themed races are the result of a landmark partnership between the football club, Hong Kong China Rugby and the Hong Kong Jockey Club. The “Racing with Rugby” events, which began at the Sha Tin course on Sunday, bring the city’s two great sporting passions together. It is a natural step.
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