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The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is one of the biggest sporting events in Hong Kong and the premier tournament on the HSBC SVNS Series calendar. Taking place at Hong Kong Stadium, it features the world’s best teams competing for the coveted title.
Runners take part in the “Kai Tak Flying Run”, the first running event at Kai Tak Sports Park, on March 16. Photo: Eugene Lee
Kai Tak Sports Park

Opinion | Kai Tak venue fiasco must not be repeated at Hong Kong Sevens

If Kai Tak Sports Park’s early days are any indication, the government must be hands-on to ensure Hong Kong avoids further embarrassment.

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Hong Kong China Rugby

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Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news

Hong Kong Sevens: local pair face Kai Tak baptism of fire, as ‘new era begins’

City teams confirm 13-player squads for Cathay/HSBC Sevens Kai Tak Stadium bow, as men aim to shed South Africa disappointment.

Hong Kong’s women pose with their caps after the squad announcement in West Kowloon. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong’s sporting dream needs the support of private enterprise

Support from the government and sports associations must be combined with collaboration with big sporting corporations to tap their expertise.

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Kai Tak Sports Park

Hong Kong Sevens: city’s men ‘hurting’ from Cape Town, told to fight for spots

‘Anyone could take anyone’s place,’ captain James Christie says as coach Jevon Groves calls for response to Challenger Series exit.

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Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news

Hong Kong Sevens: city’s women learned from Challenger Series losses, coach says

Andy Vilk says lessons from Cape Town setbacks will serve players well at home tournament and National Games.

Chong Ka-yan in possession as the city’s players train ahead of next week’s Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s John Lee urges Kai Tak Sports Park to boost crisis management

Chief Executive John Lee says some arrangements at the newly opened venue have caused ‘issues’.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park area needs stronger business ecosystem: lawmakers

Lawmaker also calls for review ahead of Hong Kong Sevens’ debut at Kai Tak venue to avoid repeat of blunder at World Grand Prix snooker event.

Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news

Hong Kong Sevens ticket sales near 40,000, organisers expect largest crowd ever

Some 38,500 three-day passes already sold, with 99 per cent of temporary corporate boxes also snapped up.

Fans can expect more fireworks on and off the pitch when the Hong Kong Sevens gets under way at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Singaporean star JJ Lin to perform at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park

Tickets for May 24 and 25 concerts to go on sale at noon on March 20, with prices starting at HK$380.

Singaporean singer-songwriter JJ Lin is set to be the first Mandopop artist to perform at the newly-opened Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Weibo/ JJ Lin
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park ‘new stage’ for mega-events economy

Opening ceremony marks glittering start for venue, as city leader John Lee hails ‘magnificent’ project.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park breezes through first real crowd control test

About 33,000 spectators cleared out of Kai Tak Stadium in around 20 minutes after end of star-studded opening show.

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Hong Kong economy

Will Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park breathe new life into nearby bars?

Wan Chai may be handing over its Hong Kong Sevens nightlife crown, but bar owners near new stadium are not buying the buzz just yet.

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The sports park opens officially on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Will Hong Kong host Lady Gaga at Kai Tak or lose to Singapore again?

‘There will be some concerts, some of them are by singers who hadn’t sung in Hong Kong for a long time, some of them are superstars in Asia,’ tourism minister Rosanna Law says.

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Hong Kong looks set to miss out on hosting global pop diva Lady Gaga. Photo: AP
Kai Tak Sports Park

Hong Kong Sevens adds new fan village as it prepares for Kai Tak debut

Waisale Serevi, DJ Forbes and Schalk Burger among rugby legends who will appear at open-air space featuring live music and activities.

HSBC Sevens World Series

Pumas still sevens kings of Vancouver, All Blacks women reign supreme

Luciano Gonzalez stars as Argentina claim fourth successive title in Canada with 19-12 win over South Africa.

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Hong Kong entertainment

Explainer | What is ‘Hong Kong Super March’ and how can you take part?

Attractive cultural, arts and sporting events will ‘come one after the other’ next month, Hong Kong leader John Lee says.

An aerial view of the main stadium of Kai Tak Sports Park, which will be officially launched on March 1. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong’s mega-events to attract 840,000 visitors in first 6 months: John Lee

Art Basel, Art Central and ComplexCon touted as major drivers, as city gears up for ‘Hong Kong Super March’.

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HSBC Sevens World Series

Kaiser Chiefs, Pete Tong, RubberBand to rock ‘new’ Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak

Italian artist Gala, singer of the sporting anthem ‘Freed From Desire’, also adds to musical menu, which complements world-class rugby action.

Hong Kong economy

Outside In | If Kai Tak is taking this long to build, what of Northern Metropolis?

Kai Tak Sports Park and West Kowloon Cultural District took over 20 years to develop and still face woes. What hope for the Northern Metropolis?

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Workers outside the main stadium of Kai Tak Sports Park on January 15. Photo: Eugene Lee
Kai Tak Sports Park

Letters | Hong Kong may be space-challenged but mustn’t limit its ambition

Readers discuss the opportunities for the city’s sports tourism, the need for a new first-class tennis facility, and how to break up the scamming industry.

The University Sports Federation of Hong Kong, China’s rugby sevens tournament is held at Kai Tak Stadium in the new Kai Tak Sports Park on January 5. Photo: Sam Tsang
Women’s Rugby

Instagram, TikTok can help rugby grow audience, Hong Kong Sevens star Maher says

The American Olympic medallist, who is the world’s most followed rugby player, believes her stoic but ‘amazing’ sport needs more personalities.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park set to host audience of 18,000 at trial concert

Show at main stadium on Saturday will feature Jay Fung, Cloud Wan, Jace Chan and local band Dear Jane, kicking off packed schedule for 2025.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong Sevens, National Games headline 5 sporting events to watch for in 2025

No Olympics, Paralympics or Asian Games, but China’s own multi-sport event is coming to Hong Kong in another packed year of sport.

The Hong Kong Sevens, the city’s landmark sporting event, will make its debut in 2025 at the new Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Ike Images
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s year in sports: Olympic success and readying Kai Tak complex

Analysts hail ‘bumper’ year for sector but flag disappointment with Messi’s no-show as area for authorities to learn from.

Hong Kong fencer Cheung Ka-long celebrates after winning gold in the men’s individual foil in Paris. Photo: AP
Hong Kong society

Authorities to investigate concert overrun at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park

Authorities to look into why show featuring Mirror and other bands ran over the scheduled time, forcing axing of performances by final two acts.

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Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong dual-code rugby star details ‘mentally taxing’ duties, eyes World Cup

Centre Gabby Rivers, who says university graduation will be ‘game-changer’ for her mentality and skills, harbours big Hong Kong ambitions.

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