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The Rugby Sevens The new stadium at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Park has demonstrated itself as an excellent facility. Kudos go out to every party involved in the stadium’s creation and operation—the stadium project team, the organizer Hong Kong China Rugby, the government, law enforcement, and all others who played a role in transforming Kai Tak into this impressive sports complex for such events.
As part of the Harbourfront Commission, I and several others have closely followed the transformation of the former Kai Tak Airport area since 2004. After two decades, as I headed towards the stadium for the rugby sevens event, I took some time to explore the neighborhood. Returning, I relished observing the changes from the promenade. Cathay Pacific plane soaring above the harbor as part of an unexpected flypast. I am looking forward to seeing the progressive completion of the current construction initiatives, which will invigorate the region.
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Inside, I roamed through numerous sections including the corporate boxes, past the tipsy southern stands, along the common hallways, and up several flights of stairs. The arena is thoughtfully laid out with plenty of space for movement even when filled to maximum capacity.
Some issues arose with the electronic locks on doors, along with worries about audio clarity, particularly for those seated further away. The stadium crew likely has a checklist of improvements to address these points.
The test events made sure the stadium, transportation, and police were all coordinated. Accommodating people’s food desires among the tens of thousands of participants at the Rugby Sevens 110,000 visits In total, these recordings were captured over the three days—only allowing for testing during the real event. Next year, the team will undoubtedly be more thoroughly prepared.
Briefly put, well done and Congratulations! The newly built stadium is an excellent facility to help Hong Kong achieve its goals for hosting major events.
Paul Zimmerman, Chief Executive Officer, Designing Hong Kong
Assistance for seniors and students ought not to be reduced.
You chose a considerate picture for your report ", “Potential public hospital fee adjustments could generate approximately HK$3 billion annually” (March 26) was featured in the printed version. The accompanying image of patients awaiting their turn at Queen Elizabeth Hospital conveys much significance.
Many patients are elderly, and requiring them to pay more for medical fees will eat into their savings. This is not the way to make up for the budget deficit. The responsibility should rest on the younger, more productive members of society.
Elderly people and students make easy targets. They are convenient sitting ducks for such schemes. HK$2 transport subsidy for seniors and cutting the HK$2,500 grant For 800,000 students, this approach is also discriminatory. It should be high earners and large corporations who contribute to reducing our deficit.
Lal Daswani, Tsim Sha Tsui
There should be no exceptions for reserving priority seats.
I refer to the column ", 'At what age do people anticipate getting courtesy seats on the subway, and why should we show respect to older individuals' (March 29).
If a priority seat is untaken, maybe it is fine to sit on it, but be considerate. If you see someone belonging to the "priority" category standing nearby and would benefit from sitting down, you should offer up the seat out of courtesy.
In our packed public transportation systems, numerous fit individuals persistently occupy seats designated for those with special needs instead of standing up. These passengers often focus solely on their mobile devices, disregarding the requirements of others around them. This kind of egotistical conduct ought to be criticized rather than encouraged. Politeness and empathy towards fellow travelers enhance communal well-being, whereas self-absorption contributes nothing positive.
Joan Miyaoka, Sha Tin
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