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Raucous partying and some rugby as Hong Kong Sevens turns 50
The sold-out tournament celebrates 50 years and its Olympic legacy as it returns to the 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium, organizers said.
- On Friday, the HSBC Hong Kong Sevens kicked off its 50th anniversary at the 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium, with Sports Minister Rosanna Law Shuk-pui and former Australian rugby player Michael Hooper performing a traditional eye-dotting ceremony.
- Founded in 1976 by club enthusiasts at the Hong Kong Football Club, the tournament began with a 3,000-person crowd. Former Hong Kong Rugby Football Union president Brian Stevenson recalled it started as a 'bit of a jolly.'
- Visiting for the first time, Australian Tara McClintock joined costumed fans in the South Stand, praising the venue: 'This stadium is better than anything I've ever seen.'
- World Rugby chair Brett Robinson described the event as 'the jewel in the crown of our Sevens series,' noting it helped stake rugby's case for Olympic return after a 92-year absence.
- K-Pop group Primrose and Filipino singer-songwriter Gwyn Dorado enlivened the festival with performances featuring the Zootopia theme 'Zoo,' igniting crowds with lyrics celebrating 'a place where anyone can be anything.
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HKTB Taps Hong Kong Sevens’ 50th Anniversary to Promote Hong Kong as the “Events Capital of Asia”
HONG KONG, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. By bundling a series of mega events under the promotional platform “Hong Kong Mega 8”, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is showcasing to global audiences Hong Kong’s diverse and vibrant appeal as the “Events Capital of Asia” to attract visitors to the city. As a long-time supporter of this world-class sporting event, HKTB is…
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