「國泰/滙豐香港國際七人欖球賽2025」落戶啟德主場館Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2025 to be at Kai Tak Stadium
[香港，2024年9月30日]： 在中華人民共和國成立75週年前夕，中國香港欖球總會（欖總）正式宣布，享負盛名的「國泰/滙豐香港國際七人欖球賽」將於2025年落戶啟德。在過去三十多年，「國泰/滙豐香港國際七人欖球賽」一直在香港大球場舉行，明年3月28日至30日將正式移師至擁有5萬個座位的啟德主場館。
此消息由啟德體育園項目總監莊澤基（John Sharkey），聯同欖總主席蒲敬思（Chris Brooke）和欖總新任行政總裁華哲思（James Farndon）一同於全新的香港啟德帝盛酒店公布。
出席嘉賓還包括文化體育及旅遊局首席助理秘書長（體育及康樂）尹曉欣、賽事聯合冠名贊助商國泰品牌、洞察及市務傳訊部總經理鍾橋軒（Edward Bell）和滙豐香港區行政總裁辦公室主任紀瑞海（Daniel Drew），以及中國香港男、女子七人欖球代表隊隊長蔡紀駿（James Christie）和陳穎。
欖總主席蒲敬思表示：「能夠在啟德體育園開幕期間舉辦城中其中一個主要的國際體育盛事，中國香港欖球總會感到非常驕傲。這將是欖球界與『國泰/滙豐香港國際七人欖球賽』之間長達數十年的連結，創造另一個重要的里程碑。
香港最具代表性的體育盛事與城中萬眾期待的世界級體育場館的融合，必將為國際七人欖球賽和香港的體壇帶來一個革命性的轉變。
我們在過去五年多前便一直與世界欖球理事會（World Rugby）、啟德體育園以及香港特區政府的相關代表緊密合作，為場地的遷移作準備，我們有信心能在啟德體育園的開幕期間，在新場館舉辦一場符合標準的國際級體育盛事。」
蒲敬思續說：「『國泰/滙豐香港國際七人欖球賽』能夠成為全球獨一無二的體育盛事，全賴球迷們在過去和將來的支持，我們期待在全新的啟德主場館內創造更多香港七欖的新傳統。這不僅是本賽季不能錯過的七人欖球賽，也是本地社區和海外遊客在全新的場館內參與大型國際級體育盛事的機會之一。我們將陸續公布更多令人期待的賽事資訊。」
啟德體育園項目總監莊澤基表示︰「香港國際七人欖球賽是世界頂尖賽事之一，吸引世界各地優秀的球隊及選手參與，為廣大球迷帶來連場精彩緊凑的賽事。啟德體育園作為香港的主場，能舉辦這項全球矚目的體育盛事，實在感到非常榮幸和興奮。對香港而言，這項體育盛會不單推動本地欖球運動的發展，更向全球展示香港舉辦世界級體育賽事的實力，提升香港作為盛事之都的地位。」
啟德體育園無論場館設施和配套，均符合世界級體育盛事的要求，而七欖著名景點「南看台」移師啟德主場館後亦會全面升級。大型活動平台配合玻璃幕牆，將主場館和維多利亞港美景連接起來，勢令七欖球賽的熱烈氣氛升溫。
啟德主場館亦是世界上少有依據欖球運動需要而設計的場館，館内設有超過20個更衣室配合七欖多支球隊、球證及工作人員等的需要。除了專屬的更衣室外，亦有球員專用的用餐區和休息區。這些特別安排將有助吸引更多世界級球隊到香港作賽，為香港體育發展開拓巨大的機遇。
此外，啟德主場館配備具隔音功能的開合式上蓋，能讓主場館內的活動不受天氣影響，而每個座位均設有獨立空調系統，務求讓觀眾舒適享受賽事，全面提升顧客體驗。
賽事聯合冠名贊助商國泰品牌、洞察及市務傳訊部總經理鍾橋軒表示：「國泰作為香港國際七人欖球賽的贊助商已超過40年，隨著這項賽事移師至全新及先進的啟德體育園，我們很高興能夠延續與香港七欖的合作夥伴關係。對國泰來說，啟德這個地方對我們別具非凡意義，因為我們也曾經駐足於啟德超過40年。我們很高興再度歡迎本地和海外旅客參加七欖盛會。從10月中旬起，便可從國泰網站Cathay.com 預訂官方海外旅遊套票。我們深信，沒有哪裡的欖球賽事比香港七欖更精彩！」
賽事聯合冠名贊助商滙豐香港區行政總裁辦公室主任紀瑞海表示：「十分榮幸與香港國際七人欖球賽攜手合作十多年。在這座全新的世界級體育場舘舉辦世界級體育盛事，一定會帶來全新體驗。我們期待和香港及全球的球迷見證這一刻。」
欖總作為香港體育總會之一，其中一項最核心的工作是籌辦香港國際七人欖球賽。欖總行政總裁華哲思表示：「欖總的宗旨是透過欖球運動為香港帶來更積極和正面的社會價值觀。香港國際七人欖球賽踏入啟德主場館的新時代，除了為球迷帶來了無與倫比的驚喜，也為我們提供了繼續啟發他人的好機會。」
球迷們將在一連三天的週末中觀賞到72場世界級七人欖球賽，並享受香港國際七人欖球賽著名的美酒佳餚和音樂娛樂，一同見證世界欖球理事會最具代表性的體育賽事之一在城中最嶄新的基建 —— 啟德主場館中展開新的篇章。
啟德體育園的娛樂區也將為七欖球迷提供一個「賽後派對」的新環境，園內設有230多間零售店，當中包括70多間各具特色的多國美食，步行可達。啟德體育園還提供多種餐飲選擇，包括八間在美食海灣的多元化概念餐廳，供市民和遊客在室內或露天用膳。
啟德主場館內亦設有33個餐飲設施，其中一個更是全亞洲最長的酒吧。而場館內亦提供流動餐飲攤位，可按活動規模及需要彈性安排，滿足觀眾的餐飲需要。啟德交通便利，步行10至15分鐘即可到達啟德港鐵站和宋皇臺港鐵站，體育園附近亦設有多條巴士路線。
附加資料 :
· 「國泰/滙豐香港國際七人欖球賽2025」門票即將公開發售
· 球迷可到hksevens.com 瀏覽賽事相關的常見問題
· 由於每年均有數千名海外遊客到港觀看香港國際七人欖球賽，賽事聯合冠名贊助商國泰航空將於10月8日推出前往香港觀賽的特別旅遊套票。套票包含機票、住宿和賽事門票。
· 全球球迷可透過rugbypass.tv或當地官方廣播頻道觀看「滙豐世界七人欖球系列賽」的賽事直播
· 「滙豐世界七人欖球系列賽2025」餘下的賽程（包括總決賽）的詳情將由世界欖球理事會容後公布。有關賽季的首五站賽程和資訊可瀏覽svns.com/en/news/950565/stars-of-rugby-sevens-set-to-return-as-hsbc-svns-2025-events-confirmed
圖片說明 :
圖1：「國泰/滙豐香港國際七人欖球賽2025」落戶啟德主場館。
（左至右）：中國香港欖球總會行政總裁華哲思、中國香港女子七人欖球隊隊長陳穎、國泰品牌、洞察及市務傳訊部總經理鍾橋軒、啟德體育園項目總監莊澤基、文化體育及旅遊局首席助理秘書長（體育及康樂）尹曉欣、滙豐香港區行政總裁辦公室主任紀瑞海、中國香港男子七人欖球隊隊長蔡紀駿及中國香港欖球總會主席蒲敬思一同見證「國泰/滙豐香港國際七人欖球賽」於明年3月28日至30日首次移師至啟德舉行。
圖2：（左至右）：中國香港女子七人欖球隊隊長陳穎、中國香港欖球總會行政總裁華哲思、文化體育及旅遊局首席助理秘書長（體育及康樂）尹曉欣、啟德體育園項目總監莊澤基、中國香港欖球總會主席蒲敬思及中國香港男子七人欖球隊隊長蔡紀駿一同於啟德主場館前合照。「國泰/滙豐香港國際七人欖球賽2025」將於明年3月28日至30日在可容納5萬位觀眾的啟德主場館舉行。
圖3：中國香港男、女子七人欖球代表隊隊長蔡紀駿（左）和陳穎（右）歡迎「國泰/滙豐香港國際七人欖球賽2025」於明年3月28日至30日首次移師至可容納5萬位觀眾的啟德主場館舉行。
圖4：「國泰/滙豐香港國際七人欖球賽2025」正式落戶啟德！「國泰/滙豐香港國際七人欖球賽」將於2025 年移師至全新的啟德主場館，於明年3 月28 日至30 日在可容納5萬位觀眾的啟德主場館舉行，這是30 多年來的首次。
資料及相片來源 : Elite Step Asia Limited / 中國香港欖球總會
[Hong Kong, 30 September 2024]: On the eve of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong China Rugby (HKCR) has confirmed that the city’s iconic sporting event, the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, will be at the Kai Tak Stadium in 2025. After three decades of the event being hosted at the Hong Kong Stadium, the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens will be held in the 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium from 28-30 March 2025.
The announcement was made today beneath the eaves of the stadium at the new Dorsett Hotel Kai Tak with Mr John Sharkey, Project Director of Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) in attendance alongside the Chairman of Hong Kong China Rugby, Mr Chris Brooke, and the Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong China Rugby, Mr James Farndon.
Also present were Zorina Wan, Principal Assistant Secretary (Sports and Recreation) at the Culture, Sports and Tourism Board (CSTB), Edward Bell, General Manager, Brand, Insights and Marketing Communications at Cathay and Daniel Drew, Chief of Staff Hong Kong at HSBC, representing the event’s long-time sponsors, as well as Chloe Chan and James Christie, stars of the Hong Kong China Men’s and Women’s representative 7s teams.
“Hong Kong China Rugby is extremely proud to be staging one of the key international events at the Kai Tak Sports Park during its opening period, creating what promises to be another significant milestone in the decades-long association between the rugby world and the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens,” said Mr Chris Brooke, Chairman of Hong Kong China Rugby.
“The convergence of Hong Kong’s most iconic sporting event and the city’s much anticipated and world-class stadium promises to usher in a transformational moment for both the Sevens and sport in our city.
“We have been working closely with World Rugby, KTSP and relevant representatives of the Hong Kong Government for over five years in preparation for this move and are confident of being able to deliver a fitting international sporting event in the new stadium during KTSP's opening period.
“It is the fans that have made, and will continue to make, the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens a unique event in the world sport calendar, and we look forward to the new traditions that will arise around the event at the new Kai Tak Stadium.
“The next few weeks will see more exciting details revealed around what promises to be the bucket list rugby sevens tournament of the season, as well as an opportunity for both the local community and international visitors to attend one of the first major international sporting events in the new stadium,” added Mr Brooke.
John Sharkey, Project Director of KTSP, said: “The Hong Kong Sevens is a renowned global sports event, attracting elite teams and players from around the world while captivating fans with thrilling competitions. As Hong Kong’s new pride of home venue, we are truly honoured and excited to host this globally prominent sports event at KTSP. For Hong Kong, this sporting occasion not only promotes the development of local rugby but also showcases the city’s capability to host world-class events, enhancing its status as a mega events capital.”
KTSP’s facilities and arrangements meet the standards for world-class events, and the renowned ‘South Stand’ will be fully upgraded at the Kai Tak Stadium. The large event platform, combined with a glass curtain wall, connects the stadium to the stunning views of Victoria Harbour, enhancing the vibrant atmosphere of the Sevens.
The Kai Tak Stadium is also one of the few venues globally designed specifically for rugby, featuring 20 changing rooms to accommodate the needs of the multiple teams, referees and other personnel involved in sevens matches, along with dedicated dining and rest areas for players. These special arrangements will help attract more world-class teams to compete in Hong Kong, creating significant opportunities for sports development.
Additionally, the Kai Tak Stadium is equipped with a soundproof retractable roof, allowing events to proceed regardless of weather conditions. The stadium’s bowl cooling system ensures a comfortable viewing experience from every single seat, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction.
Edward Bell, General Manager, Brand, Insights, and Marketing Communications at the event co-title sponsor Cathay, commented:
“Cathay has been a proud sponsor of the Hong Kong Sevens for over 40 years and naturally we are delighted to extend our partnership as the event moves to its new, state-of-the-art home at Kai Tak Sports Park. The venue is especially meaningful to Cathay as Kai Tak was our home for more than 40 years.
“We are thrilled to welcome back both local and overseas visitors who’ll join Rugby’s Biggest Party, with official overseas travel packages able to be booked at Cathay.com from mid-October. As we always say, nobody does rugby like Hong Kong!”
Daniel Drew, Chief of Staff Hong Kong at event co-title sponsor HSBC, added:
“HSBC is honoured to have partnered with the Hong Kong Sevens for more than a decade. This world-class sporting event, set in a world-class stadium, promises to be a game-changer. We are thrilled to share this experience with fans in Hong Kong and around the world.”
The Hong Kong Sevens is central to the broad range of work done by HKCR as a Sports Association. James Farndon, CEO of HKCR, commented:
“Our purpose at Hong Kong China Rugby is to optimise positive social impact for Hong Kong through rugby. The Hong Kong Sevens event, and this bold new era at Kai Tak Sports Park, creates the ultimate wow factor for fans and the perfect opportunity for us to continue to inspire.”
Fans will be treated to 72 matches of world-class sevens rugby across the three-day weekend, accentuated by the Hong Kong Sevens’ famed line-up of food, drink and song, as a new era for one of World Rugby’s most iconic sporting events is marked in the city’s newest infrastructure advancement at Kai Tak Stadium.
The entertainment precinct at Kai Tak Sports Park will also offer sevens fans a new environment for the “post-match party” with over 230 retail outlets including 70 restaurants within walking distance. KTSP offers a wide variety of food and beverage options, including eight diverse concept restaurants at the Dining Cove and many different and distinct cuisines.
The Kai Tak Stadium also features over 30 dining facilities, including 33 concession outlets, one of which is among the longest bars in Asia. Furthermore, mobile food stalls can be flexibly arranged based on the scale and needs of events to meet the dining requirements of the audience. Kai Tak also has excellent transport links, including being a 10-15-minute walk from the Kai Tak MTR and Sung Wong Toi MTR stations, as well as multiple bus routes near the Sports Park.
Additional Notes :
· Ticketing for the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2025 will be opening soon
· Fans can view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the event at hksevens.com
· With thousands of overseas visitors to the Sevens annually, event co-title sponsor Cathay will launch special travel packages to Hong Kong for the tournament on 8 October. These will include flights, accommodation and tickets to the opening event at Kai Tak
· Fans around the globe can watch HSBC SVNS action live on rugbypass.tv or via their domestic broadcaster
· Details on the remaining HSBC SVNS 2025 events, including the Grand Final, will be confirmed by World Rugby in the forthcoming weeks. Information on the first five confirmed events can be found at svns.com/en/news/950565/stars-of-rugby-sevens-set-to-return-as-hsbc-svns-2025-events-confirmed
Photo Caption :
Photo 1: Cathay / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens to kick off in Kai Tak in 2025
[L To R:} HKCR CEO James Farndon, HKCR Women’s Sevens Captain Chloe Chan, Edward Bell, General Manager, Brand, Insights, and Marketing Communications at Cathay, John Sharkey, Project Director, Kai Tak Sports Park, Zarina Wan, Assistant Secretary Sports and Recreation, Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Daniel Drew, Chief of Staff, Hong Kong, HSBC; HKCR Men’s Sevens Captain James Christie, and HKCR Chairman Chris Brooke mark the arrival of the Cathay / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens for the first time ever at Kai Tak from 28-30 March 2025.
Photo 2: Left to right: HKCR Women’s Sevens captain Chloe Chan, HKCR CEO James Farndon, Zarina Wan, Assistant Secretary Sports and Recreation, Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, John Sharkey, Project Director, Kai Tak Sports Park, HKCR Chairman Chris Brooke and HKCR Men’s Sevens captain James Christie commemorate the countdown to Kick off at Kai Tak. The 2025 Cathay / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens will be held from 28-30 March 2025 at the 50,000 seat Kai Tak Stadium.
Photo 3: Sevens stars salute new Kai Tak Stadium. Hong Kong China Rugby men’s and women’s sevens captains James Christie (l) and Chloe Chan (r) welcome the announcement that the 2025 Cathay / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens will be held from 28-30 March at the 50,000 seat Kai Tak Stadium for the first time ever.
Photo 4: Cathay / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens set to light up Kai Tak. For the first time in over 30 years, the Cathay / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens will move to a glittering new stadium in 2025, at the 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium from 28-30 March 2025.
Information and photo source : Elite Step Asia Limited / Hong Kong China Rugby
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