The Hong Kong rugby competition has been turmoil. In the overseas competitions earlier, the organizers mistakenly played the anti-revision song "Glory to Hong Kong" as the Chinese national anthem, or during the national anthem, the subtitles marked "Glory to Hong Kong" "English translation.
Yang Runxiong, director of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, said today (27th) on the TV program "Speaking Clearly", that according to the current information, there is no evidence that the wrong broadcast of the national anthem was politically motivated, and it may be purely a personal mistake.
He also said frankly that it is difficult to monitor all events 24 hours a day, and it is impossible to stop people from "attempting to express political appeals through international events."
He also stressed that any "resistance, complaint and protest work" will be done if necessary.
▼The title of Hong Kong’s national anthem was wrongly written in the subtitles of the Rugby World Cup on November 6, “Glory to Hong Kong”▼
Misplay of National Anthem No Evidence of Political Motivation
Earlier in the "Asian Rugby Sevens" series held in South Korea, the organizers mistakenly played the anti-revision song "Glory to Hong Kong" as the Chinese national anthem.
It was later discovered that at the Rugby World Cup held in Dubai on November 6, during the national anthem of the Hong Kong team's final rematch match against Portugal, the English translation of "Glory to Hong Kong" was marked in the subtitles.
Yang Runxiong said that the Asian Rugby Federation has personally gone to Hong Kong to explain and apologize, and made it clear to the Hong Kong government that it will strictly implement the guidelines to avoid making mistakes again.
He pointed out that according to the current information, there is no evidence that there is a political motive, and it may be purely a personal mistake, but the government will continue to closely monitor the development of the incident.
As for the subtitle error at the Rugby World Cup in Dubai on November 6.
He said the International Rugby Council had explained to the government that the wrong national anthem had been marked because the broadcast of the match was outsourced.
The government has requested more information through Hong Kong Lam to continue to follow up on the incident.
▼On November 14, the second leg of the Asian Rugby Sevens Series in South Korea played the wrong national anthem▼
Expressing political demands through international events?
we can't stop them all
Yang Runxiong said that after the above-mentioned incidents, he has asked the sports associations under his jurisdiction to watch the live broadcast of the past period of events through the Hong Kong Federation of Hong Kong Federation and Olympic Committee, but has not received any reports of problems.
He pointed out that he would not draw conclusions about individual incidents casually. He emphasized that the national flag and regional flags need to be respected. He will deal with the issue seriously because it involves the symbols and representatives of the country. He also believes that citizens and athletes have the responsibility to observe. Uphold dignity."
When asked how to prevent someone from trying to express their political demands through international competitions, he said, "There are so many people in the world, and everyone has what they want to do. We can't stop them all." He believes that even if we consciously protect the country and Hong Kong does not rule out attacks or impoliteness, and emphasizes that when necessary, it will definitely do any resistance, complaints and protests.
Yang Runxiong, Director of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau.
(File photo/Photo by Chen Weici)
Rugby players' national identity no problem
Yang Runxiong also appealed
that representatives of Hong Kong rugby players should not be targeted, thinking that they had no problems in the two incidents
.
He explained that although some people discussed the immediate performance of the athletes when the wrong national anthem was played, he pointed out that he
did not want the athletes to be at a loss and not know how to react. Therefore, guidelines need to be formulated. "It does not mean that there is a problem with their national identity."
As for the wrong labeling on the TV broadcast, he said that the athletes could not know it at the scene, and there was no guidance to deal with it.
He said frankly that it is difficult to watch reports and competitions about Hong Kong 24 hours a day. Therefore, when the general assembly or citizens find problems, they can raise them with the government or relevant agencies for follow-up.
He also pointed out that the government can make a request with individual organizers and clubs to ensure that the national anthem is correct before the game, and believes that this will bring benefits to both parties.
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