Image Caption: (Left to right) HKCR CEO Mr James Farndon; HKCR Women’s Sevens Captain Ms Chloe Chan; Mr Edward Bell, General Manager, Brand, Insights, and Marketing Communications at Cathay; Mr John Sharkey, Project Director, Kai Tak Sports Park; Ms Zarina Wan, Assistant Secretary Sports and Recreation, Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau; Mr Daniel Drew, Chief of Staff, Hong Kong, HSBC; HKCR Men’s Sevens Captain James Christie; and HKCR Chairman Chris Brooke.
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Kai Tak Sports Park has been gearing up to host the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2025 from March 28-30 next year.
Taking over hosting duties from Hong Kong Stadium, the Kai Tak team has been working closely with Hong Kong China Rugby and the relevant government departments to bring the rugby event to the new sports complex.
The 2025 Hong Kong Sevens will be held at the 50,000-capacity Kai Tak Stadium, the centrepiece of the sports park which is set to open just ahead of the three-day event.
“The Hong Kong Sevens is a renowned global sports event, attracting elite teams and players from around the world while captivating fans with thrilling competitions,” commented John Sharkey, project director of Kai Tak Sports Park.
“As Hong Kong’s home venue, we are truly honoured and excited to host this globally prominent sports event at KTSP. For Hong Kong, this sporting occasion not only promotes the development of local rugby but also showcases the city’s capability to host world-class events, enhancing its status as a mega events capital.”
Rugby sevens fans bid farewell to Hong Kong Stadium with a sell-out crowd earlier this year.
Kai Tak Stadium is one of the few venues globally that has been designed specifically for rugby sevens, featuring more than 20 changing rooms to accommodate the needs of multiple teams, referees and other personnel involved in the sport. There are also dedicated dining and rest areas for players.
Additionally, the stadium is equipped with a soundproof retractable roof, allowing events to proceed regardless of weather conditions. Kai Tak Stadium’s bowl cooling system will also ensure a comfortable viewing experience from every seat.
The venue boasts a variety of dining options for guests, including more than 70 international cuisine outlets and eight diverse concept restaurants in the Dining Cove. There are a further 33 food concessions outlets, and mobile food stalls can be arranged based on the scale and needs of an event.
In its entirety, the 28-hectare Kai Tak Sports Park – which has been developed on the site of the old Hong Kong International Airport in Kai Tak – will feature Kai Tak Stadium, the 10,000-capacity Kai Tak Arena, and Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground with 5,000 seats.
Last week, Hong Kong property development group New World Development said it was in talks to sell its entire stake in the Kai Tak Sports Park project to its parent company, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises.
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