Andrew Douglas said Hong Kong wanted to make Kai Tak Sports Park “a home and a fortress”, after his side swept away Brazil on a torrent of “ambitious” and courageous rugby on Saturday. The South Americans, too physical and clinical for Hong Kong only seven days earlier, were cut down to size, as Hong Kong…
Hong Kong’s arts hub is aiming to expand exchanges with Middle Eastern countries, while its annual deficit has narrowed by 20 per cent year on year to HK$578 million (US$74.3 million). Betty Fung Ching Suk-yee, the CEO of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, said on Thursday the construction of a music centre would be…
Tens of thousands of civil servants will be mobilised to test crowd control measures at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park, the city’s No 2 official has said, while acknowledging some fans may have to walk even further than expected to reach an MTR station during busy events. Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki said on…
Sports and music fans leaving Hong Kong’s new flagship stadium will have to set aside about one hour to reach the tourism heart of Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon as access is difficult due to the many construction sites around the area, the Post has found. That was how long it took three Post reporters…
Kai Tak Sports Park is undeniably the most anticipated infrastructure project in Hong Kong. Ahead of its opening next year, hype has been built up around its hosting of the Hong Kong Sevens and Coldplay concerts, and the economic and social benefits to the surrounding area. A world-class venue for sports and entertainment is long…
Hong Kong is one of the few places in the world that consistently put on ‘A grade’ tournaments, says Ronnie O’Sullivan, as he and several other players look ahead to the World Grand Prix in the city next year. O’Sullivan, who has become a Hong Kong resident under the city’s Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, said…
The new HK$30 billion (US$3.9 billion) Kai Tak Sports Park was put through its paces with a football match on Sunday. By most measures its first trial run was a success, allowing authorities to breathe a sigh of relief. Within 10 minutes of the final whistle for the match between Sai Kung and Wong Tai…
The first test event at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park involving around 1,000 spectators was “very satisfactory,” the city’s second highest ranking official has said. Participants who attended a local football match held at the Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground on Sunday had a “very good experience,” Chief Secretary Eric Chan told the press…
Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park got off to a smooth start by completing its first trial run on Sunday, with 1,500 spectators for a football match largely dispersed within 10 minutes of the final whistle. Some spectators told the Post they were satisfied with the transport arrangements, while players praised the quality of the…
Hong Kong’s tourism policies for the coming year will prioritise attracting high-spending visitors and promoting themed travel in the city, with authorities pressing on with efforts to diversify the sector as well as integrate sports and culture. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Wednesday that the “Development Blueprint for Hong Kong’s Tourism Industry 2.0”…