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Written by: PollySam Pleasant
2020-11-17 20:06
Last update date: 2020-11-17 20:11
Since Hong Kong hurdler Lu Liyao was suspected of being sexually assaulted by a coach in 2018, the "#MeToo" incident has reappeared in Hong Kong sports.
Several female trainees reported on the Internet that they had been sexually harassed by their coaches, and posted allegations on different Facebook pages.
The Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association issued a statement today (17th) stating that it has "zero tolerance" for any form of sexual harassment and calling on affected persons to report to the police for help.
The Hong Kong Amateur Athletics Association issued a statement this evening, expressing extreme concern about the "relevant media alleging that some athletes were sexually harassed by track and field coaches."
Mr. Tian also called on athletes not to be dumbfounded if they encounter similar incidents, they can appeal to the club or seek police assistance.
The Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association issued a statement today (17th) stating that it is extremely concerned about the incident and appeals to athletes not to be dumb and tolerate, and to seek help or report to the Association.
(Tian's facebook picture)
Although the statement did not name Dao surname, the track and field coach referred to in the extensive media reports today is the Hong Kong half-marathon record holder Ji Jiawen.
The reporter asked Ji Jiawen whatsapp for a series of allegations today, and he did not reply.
The reporter asked Ji Jiawen (right) whatsapp about the recent allegations, but he did not reply.
(Information Picture/Photo by Li Zetong)
Additional screening at the same scene: DaZhoujie running quotes, click to enlarge
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Long distance running track and field Ji Jiawen