12/09/2014

                            

The Hong Kong New South Wales (NSW) Secondary School Rugby Sevens Championship 2014 concluded successfully yesterday (September 11), with over 350 secondary school students from across the state competing in the final day play-offs at the Sydney Academy of Sports and Recreation in Narrabeen. 

The championship, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney (HKETO) and the New South Wales Rugby Union (NSWRU), involved some of the best secondary school rugby sevens teams in NSW in a sporting celebration of Hong Kong’s relationship with Australia. 

The Director of HKETO, Mr Arthur Au, congratulated the participating teams for the sportsmanship they had displayed at the Games.   

“I am most impressed by the ‘can do’ spirit of the players which is something that they and Hong Kong people have in common,” Mr Au said. 

He was confident that they would scale the heights with this spirit, not only in the Rugby field, but also in everything they would like to pursue in future. 

The best and fairest players selected at yesterday’s championship were rewarded with a trip to Hong Kong to attend the famed Hong Kong Rugby Sevens in March next year. 

“I hope they will enjoy the Games and our city, experience the ‘can do’ spirit in person, and share with their friends and family members what they see in Hong Kong,” Mr Au said.   

Speaking at the rugby finals, the NSW Rugby Union Executive Officer Bruce Worboys, said the event was a success on many levels. 
  
“Of course we’re thrilled that the event was well attended, but it was ultimately about the young players so it was great to see them form new friendships with others from different schools and regions. 

“Through this great form of rugby, the students had the chance to learn more about Hong Kong, its culture and how it celebrates the sevens format,” he added. 

The Hong Kong NSW Secondary School Rugby Sevens Championship 2014 was sponsored by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Cathay Pacific and HSBC. 




About Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney (HKETO) 
The HKETO is the representative office of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, established in 1995 in Sydney to strengthen economic and cultural ties and provide better understanding between Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand.