As the local COVID-19 slowed down, some major sports events resumed.
However, for the Spartan Obstacles originally scheduled to be held today (20th) and tomorrow (21st), the competition was suddenly on the eve of the event (19th) as the conditions for participation were "increased."
The conference pointed out that due to the emergency notification from the government department, the anti-epidemic arrangement of the adult group must add two items. Those who enter the venue, including participants and spectators, must complete the two doses of new crown vaccine 14 days before the game and 48 hours before the game. Accept nucleic acid testing within.
As for the children's competition to be held tomorrow, it can be held as usual.
Sparta responded to "Hong Kong 01" inquiries and stated that since November last year, it has applied to relevant departments for the organization of the event, and has been making preparations in accordance with the guidelines of different departments.
I felt helpless when the authorities suddenly notified the need to add new epidemic prevention requirements before the game.
The conference deeply regrets and apologizes for causing confusion and inconvenience to participants.
As for those who fail to participate, they will receive a full refund. Details will be announced on or before November 27.
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On the eve of the day before the competition, the participants of the Tujia contestants' epidemic prevention requirements must have received two injections
The Spartan obstacle course will be held today (20th) and tomorrow (21st) at the Kam Tin Country Club in Yuen Long.
According to the original epidemic prevention requirements announced by the conference, applicants do not have to be vaccinated or tested for the new crown before the competition, but all those present must comply with the epidemic prevention measures.
However, the organizer of the event suddenly announced on social media on the eve of the game (19th) that due to an emergency notification from the government department, people entering the adult group event, including participants and spectators, were 14 days before the game, that is, November 6 or Two doses of the new crown vaccine have been previously administered, and the nucleic acid test must be taken within 48 hours before the competition.
As for the children's competition to be held tomorrow, it can be held as usual.
Conference: Suddenly received notification of new epidemic prevention requirements, feeling helpless
Sparta responded to the inquiry of "Hong Kong 01" and stated that since November last year, it has applied for papers to the relevant departments to host the event, and has been preparing according to the guidelines of different departments. It felt that the authorities suddenly notified the need for new epidemic prevention requirements just before the competition. resignedly.
However, we also understand that under the epidemic situation, the continuous update of epidemic prevention measures for large-scale events is excusable. The conference has immediately cooperated with the requirements and actively provided the best possible for all participants and participants in the limited time. Arrangements include immediate contact with the quarantine center and increased manpower cooperation.
The conference continued to point out that it regrets and apologizes for the confusion caused by this event and the inconvenience caused to participants.
Players who fail to participate will receive a full refund. Details will be announced on or before November 27.
It is not yet possible to count how many people will apply for a refund.
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▼Standard Chartered Marathon 2021 status ▼
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Part of the resumption of large-scale sports activities requires all injections and a 48-hour negative certificate
In the past, Hong Kong has resumed some large-scale sports events, including the Standard Chartered Marathon held last month, the upcoming "New World Harbour Race" on December 12, and the Hong Kong Cycling Festival on January 16 next year.
All three major sporting events require participants to have received two doses of the new crown vaccine and have a negative nucleic acid test certificate within 48 hours of the day.
▼October 21, 2018 New World Harbour Race▼
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▼Hong Kong Cycling Festival 2018▼
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Trailwalker and international cross-country HK 100 failed to reopen due to difficulties in blocking contact with the public and participants
However, some major events have not been "green lighted" by the Hong Kong government, including the "Oxfa Trailwalker", which has been suspended for two years and originally scheduled to be held from 19 to 21 this month.
The conference announced last month that the epidemic prevention details in the event application form were updated and submitted several times before the competition this year, including drastically reducing the number of teams, participants must be vaccinated with two doses of the new crown vaccine, and submitting a negative test report 48 hours before the event, etc. Meet the requirements for holding large-scale sports events.
However, three weeks before the event, I suddenly received a written notice from the government that because the trailwalker was located on the MacLehose Trail, it was difficult to completely block access to the public and participants. In addition, 4,600 participants and staff were involved, and there were 3 consecutive days. It was carried out across several regions, and the application was not approved because it believed that there was a potential risk of spreading the epidemic.
The last successful trailwalker was 2018.
(Oxfam Trailwalker Facebook)
In addition, the international cross-country HK 100 also does not approve the event to be held in January next year.
The government pointed out that because the conference lacks effective measures to separate participants from other ordinary hikers, which may increase the risk of community transmission, the application is not approved.
Street horse needs to be postponed because it has not received the relevant decision from the government department
As for the "Hong Kong Street Horse 2021" originally scheduled to be held on the 5th of next month, the conference announced yesterday (19th) that the event needs to be postponed due to the fact that the relevant decision from the government has not yet been received. The event is being held in close consultation with the government. Implement relevant arrangements.
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International Rugby Sevens will be postponed to November next year
The Hong Kong International Rugby Sevens is postponed for the fifth time until November next year.
The Hong Kong Rugby Association stated that it cannot ensure that all participating teams can freely enter and exit the country in April next year, so it has decided to postpone the tournament again.
The Victoria Harbour Swimming and Cycling Festival will be held one after the other, but there are still major events rejected. Let me understand the reasons behind Victoria Harbour Swimming. 12.12. The new track will be rerun to the Avenue of Stars. The quota will be 1500. The car festival will resume and move to the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. On Saturday, the maximum number of registrations is 3000. Trailwalkers will not be exempted, and the trailwalker will not be exempted, and the gathering will be suspended. He Boliang: Can increase the safety factor before and after the race