The Standard Chartered Marathon, a major event in the running world, was held today (24th). In addition to being the first large-scale sports event with athletes participating in the epidemic, it is also the first Squad horse after the implementation of the "Hong Kong National Security Law".
The conference once stated that there was no problem with slogans such as "Come on Hong Kong", but then issued a statement twice before the game, emphasizing that sports should not incorporate political elements. If repeated persuasion was not possible, law enforcement agencies might follow up. Today, there were many runners in the competition. It is suspected that because the sportswear is printed with the words "Hong Kong" and "Go on", the competition requires a change of shirt to participate in the competition.
It is understood that the police mobilized about 2,000 police forces today to ensure the smooth progress of Zama and prevent terrorism.
Early this morning, the police counter-terrorism task force and the railway response force patrolled the main road sections of the race in a high-profile manner to prevent and combat terrorist activities. The police also stationed at the starting point of the race to check the runners’ equipment and dispatched police dogs to search for suspicious items.
Police officers are stationed at the security inspection area at the starting point.
(Photo by Li Zetong)
2000 police armed runner was intercepted when he entered the field with his pocket
It is understood that the police mobilized about 2,000 police forces today to ensure the smooth progress of Zama and prevent terrorism.
This year's 10km race started at the Kowloon Toll Booth of the West Crossing Tunnel. In the early morning, there were a number of Railway Response Force police officers equipped with pepper spray patrols in the Kowloon Station, and the anti-terrorist special service police officers were stationed in the starting area.
As for the starting point of the whole Marathon and the half marathon at Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, there are also a large number of police officers stationed. Most of them can pass directly through the security checkpoint without security check. However, some runners are stopped when they enter the stadium with their pockets and need to be checked by the security. For the contents of the bag, a police officer sent a police dog to the reporter area at the scene to let the police dog sniff the baggage.
▼Standard Chartered Marathon 2021‧Early morning ▼
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"Come on Hong Kong" banned runners need to change shirts
After the "Minato National Security Act" came into effect, the clothing of runners became the focus. Some runners printed "Hong Kong" and "come on" on their clothes and bodies. However, some contestants reported that they were wearing " The black vest with the words "Hong Kong" and "Come on" was requested by the conference to change clothes.
A staff member was quoted as saying "at your own risk" Runner: You can't even write a shirt in Hong Kong
A man in a green shirt printed "Go Hong Kong" was stopped as he headed to the starting point.
He later revealed to reporters that a staff member told him that the congress is not allowed to wear clothes with political significance, and finally he will take off his clothes and change to wearing a windbreaker for the competition.
He also quoted the staff member's statement, saying that if he re-wears during the game, he will "at his own risk".
He said: "I wear a shirt and I can't write about Hong Kong." When asked if it feels reasonable, he said, "I don't even think about it, everyone understands it."
The man also pointed out that at the time of the incident, he was escorted by a group of police officers. "I didn't know what happened all the way. Qu (the police officer) must follow me and tell me to go." Later, the conference staff took over and asked him to Go into the tent and change clothes.
"Go Hong Kong" tattoo on calf was taken to tent and covered with tape
In addition, another man put on a purple suit "Go Hong Kong" at the scene. In the end, he had to put on a wind jacket before he could enter the arena.
Another man dressed in black "Go Hong Kong", before going to participate in the ten-kilometer race, the staff took him into the tent. Afterwards, he reversed his clothes and put them on, but he was still refused. He frankly said that it was unreasonable. , "It won't work if you reverse it, you won't be able to cover it up."
Another participant had a tattoo of "Come on Hong Kong" on his feet. The staff took him to the tent and then left the venue.
Then he covered his tattoo with adhesive tape and finally entered the competition successfully.
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The conference once pointed out that the movement should not join the political element.
When asked at the briefing session of the Jamma Conference last week how to deal with clothing and slogans that violate the National Security Law, the chairman of the preparatory committee Gao Weilin pointed out that the conference did not restrict the color of clothing, and said that there is no problem with "Come on Hong Kong". But it will be recommended to switch to "runners come on".
Zama subsequently issued two statements stating that political elements or slogans should not be added to the campaign.
The police warned yesterday that if there are activities that violate the law or the rules of the convention during the race, the convention will refuse the relevant persons to participate in the event. The authorities will also collect evidence on the spot according to the situation and follow up if necessary, urging runners not to try the law.
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