National Games: Hong Kong beach volleyballers urge spectators to make home advantage count
Hearing Cantonese from the stands when competition starts at purpose-built Victoria Park venue on Friday would bring the ‘greatest joy’
Hong Kong’s beach volleyball players have called on local spectators to help them make the most of home advantage, and said that hearing Cantonese called from the stands would bring the “greatest joy”.
Beach volleyball competitions at the National Games start in the purpose-built Victoria Park venue on Friday and run until November 10.
Hong Kong have one men's and two women’s teams representing the city, and the players met the media at the new venue on Wednesday.
“Honestly, the greatest joy comes from hearing our native language cheering us on at every competition,” beach volleyballer To Wing-man said.
“When we first started competing … we wanted to invite family and friends, but the venues were often too far away.
“This time, it’s a rare chance to compete on home turf in Hong Kong … we can invite family and friends to come. And Causeway Bay is so convenient.”