18 District News
Written by: Gao Zhendong
2021-07-12 16:13
Last update date: 2021-07-12 16:16
As the minority population rises, their demand for regional resources and community facilities has also increased.
In recent months, there have been voices in Tung Chung District that ethnic minorities feel that the lack of recreational and sports facilities in the community makes it difficult for them to reserve official venues to practice cricket, which makes it more difficult for them to integrate into the community.
Cricket is a favorite activity of ethnic minorities in Hong Kong, but unfortunately the lack of venues has always plagued them.
Recently, some members of the Islands District Council raised concerns about the lack of cricket grounds in the North Lantau District and asked whether they would continue to build cricket facilities and venues.
Tung Chung North Constituency Member of the Islands District Council, Tsui Sang-hsiung, pointed out at the District Facilities Management Committee held today (12) that according to the 2016 survey, South Asians accounted for 5.3% of the population of North Lantau and continued to grow. The demand for facilities in the Chung community is very large.
Xu pointed out that they have always wanted to find a venue to practice cricket, but unfortunately it is very difficult.
It is understood that the Wen Tung Road Football Stadium in Tung Chung is the only venue in the district. It is extremely difficult to make an appointment. When they cannot reserve an official venue to practice cricket, they sometimes go to the football stadium to "steal chickens" for practice, but they are not accepted by the public , The situation is embarrassing.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department said the area has prepared venues for cricket activities
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department replied that there are venues available for cricket-related activities in Tung Chung, including the seven-a-side artificial turf football field in Man Tung Road Park and the seven-a-side hard-court football field in Tung Chung North Park. Rented by the public.
In addition, according to records, the relevant sports associations will also book the multi-purpose arena of the Wendong Road Gymnasium in Tung Chung from time to time to hold indoor cricket fun and other activities.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department stated that it understands that the general public has a strong demand for sports facilities, so the department proposes to provide a multi-purpose court to meet the needs of different types of sports and other activities, and that it will continue to be open and provide assistance to promote the development of cricket.
According to the information of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, there are only two cricket grounds in North Lantau. Among them, only the 7-seater hard-court football pitch in Tung Chung North Park is available for individual and group hire. As for the facilities of Man Tung Road Park, the cricket ground is only for groups and schools Hire.
In addition, in March of this year, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department revealed that it will use the football field in the George V Memorial Park in Kowloon as a venue for simple cricket activities, and it is expected to start accepting reservations within three months of the reopening of the football field.
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