The SAR government issued a statement in the early morning today (14th), stating that in the final of the second leg of the Asian Rugby Sevens series held in Incheon, South Korea yesterday (13th) between Hong Kong and South Korea, the organizer will play a song with "Hong Kong Independence". The demonstrations are closely linked to songs, which should be played for the Chinese national anthem, expressing protest and strong dissatisfaction.
A government spokesman said that last night, it requested the Hong Kong Rugby Association in writing to handle the incident seriously, conduct a comprehensive and in-depth investigation and submit a detailed report, and expressed its dissatisfaction with the organizer, Asia Rugby.
According to preliminary information provided by the Hong Kong Rugby Association to the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Asian Rugby Association has apologized to the Hong Kong Rugby Association.
They confirmed that the recording of the national anthem submitted to them by the coach of the Hong Kong national team was correct and explained that the incident was caused by human error by a junior staff member of the local organizer.
The Hong Kong Rugby Sevens immediately notified the organizers when they heard the wrong national anthem on the pitch.
The organizer made a public apology in the stadium immediately after the game, and played the correct Chinese national anthem at the awards ceremony attended by the Hong Kong rugby team after winning the championship.
The SAR government said it had instructed the Hong Kong Rugby Union to ensure that the same situation would not happen in the third leg.
The Hong Kong Men's Rugby Sevens team played in the Asian Rugby Sevens Series South Korea on Sunday (13th), beating the host South Korea 19-12 in the final.
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The Hong Kong Men's Rugby Sevens team played in the Asian Rugby Sevens Series Korea Station on Sunday (13th) and defeated the host South Korea 19:12 in the final, winning the cup again after the Thailand Station. The next stop will be on November 26. , held in the United Arab Emirates on the 27th, and strive to defend the title.
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