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Written by: Chen Shuxia
2021-05-16 14:14
Last update date: 2021-05-16 14:14
There are 68 days left for the Tokyo Olympics to open. The Hong Kong government "extraordinarily" purchased the broadcasting rights and gave them to 5 licensed TV stations in Hong Kong for free simulcasting.
Ng Ka-him, a former sports reporter of TVB who has participated in interviews for the Olympics for many times, said today (16th) at the "City Forum" in Hong Kong and Taiwan that he was worried that the intervention of the Hong Kong government would set a precedent; the Sports Commissioner of the Home Affairs Bureau, Yang Deqiang, emphasized that this is an exception. When asked about the reasons why RTHK was excluded from simulcasting, he explained that RTHK has no experience related to participating in the Olympics. He had discussed broadcasting matters with the Bureau of Commerce and Economic Cooperation and RTHK a few years ago, but RTHK did not have any broadcasting. If you want to purchase the equipment, it will involve tens of millions of dollars.
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Hong Kong Association Wang Minchao: The Hong Kong Government’s purchase of broadcasting rights is for "serving the people"
The Sports Commissioner of the Home Affairs Bureau, Yang Deqiang, said that local TV stations have seen a saw when negotiating broadcast rights. In the past few years, prices have increased due to competition. However, due to the economic impact of the epidemic in recent years, local TV stations have been reluctant to purchase broadcast rights.
After assessing the factors, the government decided to intervene and purchase broadcasting rights as an exception. At the same time, it can promote the local sports culture.
Wang Minchao, the Secretary-General of the Hong Kong Association and Olympic Committee, pointed out that according to his understanding, many TV stations "have nothing to do with it, and the government will always take action." The Hong Kong government's purchase of broadcasting rights is "serving the people" and is worthy of support.
Hong Sung-yin, honorary consultant of the Hong Kong Elite Athletes Association and former member of the Hong Kong Cycling Team, believes that Hong Kong's implementation of broadcasting the Olympic Games is a boost for athletes and a positive energy for society under the epidemic.
Sports Commissioner Yang Deqiang said that the Hong Kong government's involvement in the purchase of the Olympic Games broadcasting rights is an exceptional one-time practice.
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Sports media worker Ng Ka-him said that for viewers, it is better to see what you have is better than nothing. However, the Hong Kong government’s use of public money this time is open to question, including the absence of prior consultation and the role of active non-intervention in the past. Change to direct intervention, worrying that the Hong Kong government's investment will set a bad precedent.
In response, Yang Deqiang emphasized that this is an exceptional one-off practice. He believes that when the broadcast of the Olympics or other sports is profitable, there will be commercial competition. After the development of the epidemic in the past year, he believes that future business evaluations will change. .
Wu Jiaqian, who has participated in interviews for many Olympic Games, is worried that the Hong Kong government will set a bad precedent for buying broadcast rights.
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Wu Jiaqian: Let Hong Kong and Taiwan broadcast the event as the mainstay
The Hong Kong government has reached an agreement with relevant television stations, including stipulating the number of hours for each channel to broadcast the Olympic Games. All events where local athletes participate must be broadcast. At the same time, programs to promote the Eastern Olympics and promote the development of sports in Hong Kong are produced.
Two pay TV stations will broadcast the Olympics live online for free, and Hong Kong and Taiwan will broadcast Olympic programs from 5 TV stations.
When asked why Hong Kong and Taiwan were excluded from participating in the simulcast, Yang Deqiang explained that the broadcast process is complicated, and Hong Kong and Taiwan have no Olympic-related experience in the past, and this time is short, so five experienced TV stations are responsible. Wu Jiaqian has reservations about this. He believes that "you have to do it, and you do it in peace." If you are worried about the lack of manpower resources in Hong Kong and Taiwan, you can allow it to broadcast events and reduce post-production programs. Yang Deqiang pointed out that he had cooperated with the Bureau of Commerce and Economics a few years ago. Discussing with Hong Kong and Taiwan about broadcasting matters, but Hong Kong and Taiwan do not have any equipment for broadcasting. If they want to purchase it, it will involve tens of millions of dollars.
There are still more than two months before the opening of the East Olympics, but the Tokyo epidemic has not been controlled. Will there be more variables?
Yang Deqiang believes that the opportunity for extension is "none." He has confidence in local athletes' self-discipline and epidemic prevention. He also stated that vaccination is required before entering Japan, and at least two tests will be carried out 96 hours before arrival. He also has strict epidemic prevention and control measures when he arrives. It is pointed out that there are already 27 sports in Hong Kong and a total of more than 30 athletes can advance to the Eastern Olympics. It is expected that 30-40 people will eventually go to Tokyo to participate in the Olympics.
Wang Minchao pointed out that the national sports associations and the Japanese organizers are making preparations and moving towards the direction of the scheduled events. "If you don't do it, it will affect the world."
Hong Kong swimming representative Au Kai-chun held the flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region during the Rio Olympics and led the Hong Kong team players into the stadium.
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