Hongkongers snap up fencing, rugby, beach volleyball tickets for National Games
But 70 per cent of tickets for city’s events still up for grabs as sports minister Rosanna Law says enthusiasm will grow once competitions begin
Only the first two days of fencing, half a day of beach volleyball, the pricier tickets for the rugby sevens and some spots for men’s handball at Hong Kong’s portion of the National Games have sold out, the Post has found.
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said on Sunday that the city’s preparations for the Games were “99 per cent complete”, but 70 per cent of tickets were still up for grabs as residents appeared hesitant to commit because many would be at work or school.
“We expect the National Games to attract around 100,000 spectators to support the matches,” Law said.
The Games, co-hosted by Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macau, will be held from November 9 to 21.
Hong Kong is hosting fencing, golf, track cycling, men’s handball, rugby sevens, beach volleyball, basketball and triathlon, as well as a mass participation event for bowling.
The city will also host segments of the cross-border events for men’s road cycling and the marathon.