Spectators eagerly participate in first test event at Kai Tak Stadium

The Kai Tak Stadium, boasting a capacity of 50,000, hosted the University Sports Federation of Hong Kong, China’s rugby sevens tournament on Sunday.

Many attendees expressed excitement about the vibrant atmosphere, viewing the venue as a new landmark for the city and expressing hopes for more international events to boost the economy.  

Sports Commissioner George Tsoi Kin-pan visited the stadium this morning to review the arrangements.  

The event featured 17 men's and women's teams from the University Sports Federation of Hong Kong, China. Approximately 10,000 spectators were expected, with unlimited entry and exit from the venue allowed.  

The matches were scheduled to start at around 11.15 am, with the final match expected to begin at 5.50 pm and conclude by 6.30 pm.  

Ticket holders were allowed to enter through gate F as early as 10 am. However, they were not permitted to bring long umbrellas, food, drinks, or water bottles into the venue.  

The security check this morning went smoothly, with at least 13 security check lines and one dedicated channel for people without handbags or backpacks. Additionally, there were umbrella buckets and storage racks at the security checkpoint for visitors to place long umbrellas and water bottles.  

A spectator surnamed Tam, who also participated in the construction process, stated that he was proud that Hong Kong finally had its own large sports stadium and hoped that it could host more international competitions to boost the economy. However, he urged for better road signage for directions to the venue.  

Another spectator, surnamed Yan, stated that she was there to support her friend in the competition. Having previously visited the Hong Kong Stadium, she noted that it was her first time at Kai Tak Stadium and from the outside she could already feel that the venue was larger and more impressive.  

When asked about transportation arrangements, Yan mentioned that she took an online car-hailing service to the venue but found the drop-off location confusing.  

Another spectator, surnamed Kwong, who also plays rugby, stated that she was looking forward to the venue's natural grass pitches and hoped that she could touch them. She also expressed hope that the venue could host 15-a-side rugby matches in the future.

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