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  Hong Kong national football team - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hong Kong qualified for three of the first four editions of the Asian Cup, including a third place finish in 1956 as hosts.
Hong Kong plays its home matches at the Hong Kong Stadium, where they are also hosting an annual international tournament known as the Carlsberg Cup as part of the festivities to usher in the Chinese New Year.
Hong Kong also used the Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground in Chai Wan for its World Cup qualifier against China on 31st March 2004, when the Hong Kong Stadium was unavailable due to the Hong Kong Sevens (Rugby).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hong_Kong_national_football_team   (568 words)

  
 Mong Kok Stadium - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mong Kok Stadium (旺角大球場) is a stadium in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
With capacity of 9,000, the venue hosts Division I matches of the Hong Kong League, a football (soccer) league in Hong Kong.
The stadium is currently run by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of Hong Kong.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mong_Kok_Stadium   (185 words)

  
 The Standard - HK Stadium may be used as clinic if bird flu hits - Top Stories
Hong Kong Stadium could be turned into a huge outpatient clinic in the event of a major outbreak of bird flu, health authorities said.
Hong Kong has so far been spared, but the Center for Health Protection said average consultation rates for flu-like illnesses in the SAR for the week ending March 12 was 78.1 per 1,000 consultations in private clinics, up 36 percent from 57.2 a week before that.
About half the Hong Kong flu cases were the result of the H3N2 virus with the H1N1 virus accounting for a further 40 percent, both of which are influenza A. The rest were caused by the influenza B virus.
www.thestandard.com.hk /stdn/std/Front_Page/GD01Aa02.html   (729 words)

  
 Hong Kong Stadium in Hong Kong ()   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
At the time I visited this stadium it was not open to visitors.
The stadium was preparing for the Hong Kong Sevens, one of the most important rugby tournaments.
The ground is the national stadium of Hong Kong and is shared by 2 teams: Happy Valley and South China.
www.xs4all.nl /~marcbog/Grounds/HongKong.htm   (65 words)

  
 Hong Kong Travel by Asia Travel
Hong Kong's largest venue for the performing arts, the Hong Kong Cultural Centre's facilities are among the most up-to-date in the world.
The Hong Kong Coliseum, Hong Kong polytechnic University and Kowloon station, The Kowloon-Canton Railway terminal, are nearby.
This is Hong Kong's highest peak (957 metres), from which you can see the new industrial town of Tsuen Wan to the south and all of the New Territories to the north.
asiatravel.com /hknut2.html   (2601 words)

  
 Hong Kong
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center in Wanchai.
Before Hong Kong can get on with the rest of its life, there is the matter of the handover celebration.
Buddhist Gathering for the Celebration of the Unification of Hong Kong with China, 4-8 p.m.
www.time.com /time/hongkong/life/lifeschedule.html   (671 words)

  
 Hong Kong & China
Hong Kong's fund industry is seeking legal advice as it gears up to fight the possibility of punitive action from the pension regulator over breaches of investment regulations.
Hong Kong is expected to record a whopping 30 per cent growth in tourist arrivals this year as a result of the surging number of mainland individual travelers, according to Financial Secretary Henry Tang.
Hong Kong's economy grew at a faster than expected 3.3 per cent in 2003, driven by a strong rebound in the second half, and Financial Secretary Henry Tang is forecasting the momentum will continue and result in 6 per cent GDP growth this year.
www.hkchcc.org /hong_kong_&_china07.htm   (13703 words)

  
 Hong Kong & China
Hong Kong's Commercial Radio, which broadcasts programmes critical of the government, will have its licence renewed for another 12 years, despite earlier speculation that it would only be allowed to operate for another three years.
Hong Kong's director of health, who is facing an investigation for her handling of the Sars outbreak, is considering a senior post at the World Health Organization.
Hong Kong students have been revealed as the "star performers" in a major international study of maths, science and reading literacy - although the report's authors note that pupils here are weaker in areas that involve more creative and critical thinking.
www.hkchcc.org /hongkong-china04.htm   (13562 words)

  
 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Situation in Hong Kong   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
He noted that Hong Kong had a critical mass of epidemiologists who could tackle any future outbreak or form the basis of a Hong Kong centre for disease control.
This is the second time that Hong Kong recorded no infections and no deaths on the same day (the first time being on June 12).
He said Hong Kong was in a vulnerable position and that the proposed CDC-type organisation would be a key measure to strengthen our ability in terms of disease surveillance and prevention.
www.eturbonews.com /responses/JUNE2003-2.htm   (780 words)

  
 Hong Kong Island Hotels
The Hong Kong Arts Centre, the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, the magnificent Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and Asia's tallest building, the 78-storey Central Plaza are at one end of Wanchai...
Although twice the size of Hong Kong Island and the largest island in the bay, Lantau Island with a population around 20,000, is still undeveloped.
More than 40% of Hong Kong's population now lives in the New Territories, which were leased by the British in 1898 when the colony of Hong Kong was extended beyond the Kowloon peninsula.
www.asia-hotel.net /hong-kong-island   (918 words)

  
 Lighting&Sound America Online - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Hong Kong Stadium is a prime example of Harman technologies networked together to provide an optimal system for any configuration and we're pleased to have our first Asian HiQnet application in such a prestigious venue."
Situated in a valley within the central city, Hong Kong Stadium is surrounded by residential areas on the rising hillsides and has hosted major international events, such as the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens World Cup and international soccer matches.
The Hong Kong Stadium is among one of the first HiQnet installation worldwide and coincides with recent announcements of installations at Stade de Suisse in Switzerland and the Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk in California.
www.lightingandsoundamerica.com /news/story.asp?ID=IN83QN   (506 words)

  
 HngKngStdm.html
Prior to this project, the existing Hong Kong Stadium was in desperate need for upgrading and updating.
The structure of the stadium is a steel roof support with concrete stand.
As a source of inspiration, the architect reflected on the valley surrounding the stadium, designing a roof structure flowing along the valley, and subsequently, along the playing field.
www.arch.usyd.edu.au /kcdc/caut/html/HKS/HKS.htm   (591 words)

  
 CS - Hong Kong Seven   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Credit Suisse First Boston is proud to be co-title sponsor of the Hong Kong Sevens, which we have sponsored since 1998.
The tournament is the "Jewel in the Crown" of the International Rugby Board's World Sevens series and took place at the Hong Kong Stadium on March 26-28, 2004.
Paul Calello, CSFB Chairman and CEO Asia-Pacific said, "The combined conference and tournament are an important element in Hong Kong’s economic revival, bringing tens of thousands of investors and tourists to the city.
www.credit-suisse.com /responsibility/en/pop_s_hongkongseven.html   (177 words)

  
 Hong Kong Calendar of Events
Known as "The Sevens," this is one of Hong Kong's most popular, and one of Asia's largest, sporting events, with more than 20 teams from around the world competing for the Cup Championship.
Hong Kong and Macau, situated strategically near the Pearl River Estuary, guarded the waterway to Guangzhou and prospered in different periods.
The British occupation of Hong Kong Island in 1841 was followed by the implementation of a free-trade policy, which attracted a roomful of foreign hongs to shift their headquarters to Hong Kong.
www.southtravels.com /asia/hongkong/hongkongevents.html   (1820 words)

  
 Hong Kong stars light up tsunami benefit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
HONG KONG -- Some of Asia's biggest stars, including Jet Li and Andy Lau, dazzled fans in a marathon Hong Kong concert Friday to raise funds for survivors of the deadliest tsunami on record.
Fans streamed into the Hong Kong Football Stadium throughout the seven-hour "Crossing Borders" charity show, which showcased well-loved singers from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, many of whom have not performed in public for years.
Tennis star Serena Williams, who is in Hong Kong for a tournament, surprised fans when she walked onstage.
www.hollywoodreporter.com /thr/international/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000749222   (486 words)

  
 TravelJet | Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong
This and the nearby Hong Kong Stadium are popular venues for international sporting events, including the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens.
One side of the hotel is fringed by the Queen Elizabeth Stadium, which has a 3,500-seat arena, gymnasiums, squash courts, badminton courts, and a multi-purpose hall.
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): Approximate travel time is 45 minutes and distance is 40 km (25 miles).
www.traveljet.com /hong-kong/cosmopolitan-hotel-hong-kong-tj1090925.htm   (1006 words)

  
 HOK S+V+E - Project   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
HOK Sport's design for Hong Kong Stadium takes full advantage of the drama and beauty of its setting.
The stadium's seating bowl is nestled into the natural bowl of the site, with a large public entry plaza on the open north side.
The stadium's soaring, elegant roof shades spectators during the day and appears to glow during nighttime events.
www.hoksve.com /sport/projectsFP/370659D6-ED81-11D4-9F9B-009027887D89/Hong_Kong_Stadium.htm   (116 words)

  
 Hong Kong Stadium | East Asia | Arup
The modernisation of the government building was commissioned by the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club.
According to the brief, the stadium was to have 40, 000 seats and was to be constructed within three years.
With close co-operation between contractors and consultants, the stadium was completed in just two years, a huge achievement considering the size and complexity.
www.arup.com /eastasia/project.cfm?pageid=154   (81 words)

  
 Pro Audio Asia
Situated in a valley, the Hong Kong Stadium is surrounded by residential tower blocks on the rising hillsides around it.
After submitting a very creative proposal designed to maximise coverage and reduce the amount of sound ‘spill’ outside the stadium, Hong Kong-based Advanced Communications Equipment was chosen to design and implement a solution based on the Harman family of brands.
However, with specific levels to attain inside the stadium and very specific noise pollution requirements outside, some serious thought had to be applied when considering the two ‘open’ stands.
www.proaudioasia.com /paa/article.asp?cid=557   (695 words)

  
 Tickets Sold Out for Hong Kong Sevens 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The intense interest in this year’s Cathay Pacific/Credit Suisse Hong Kong Sevens, to be held at the Hong Kong Stadium from March 31 to April 2 2006, has seen all 40,000 tickets for the event sold out a month before the tournament.
Hong Kong residents enjoyed the first opportunity to purchase tickets for the event with the launch of the HKRFU’s local ticket campaign last November.
Hong Kong Sevens Tournament Director Allan Payne commented on the event’s sold out status saying, “This year’s ticket campaign was again a great success with over 75% of event tickets sold in Hong Kong.
www.asiatraveltips.com /news06/63-HongKongSevens.shtml   (425 words)

  
 Canon - Canon - Events: Hong Kong Sevens (Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong Island, China)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Hong Kong is the birthplace of International Sevens rugby and the Hong Kong Stadium is still the most high-profile stopover on the Sevens tour.
Initially the Twickenham-based RFU were dismissive of the tournament, so it began life as a club competition, but was soon legitimised as a national tour and has grown in stature ever since.
Hong Kong's glamorous surroundings only add to the excitement of the event.
canon.whatsonwhen.com /sisp/index.htm?fx=event&event_id=69288   (338 words)

  
 USA Rugby - Press Release - Eagle 7s (Women)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
(Hong Kong) 25 March 2004 -- The U.S. National Women's Sevens Team, after an easy first day where they soundly won four matches, were rocked twice in the second round of play Friday, going down to Australia 17-0 and then Kazakhstan 5-0 in championship play of the Hong Kong Sevens.
Australia then defeated Kazakhstan and will meet New Zealand in the championship match to be played in the Hong Kong Stadium during the men's tournament this evening.
U.S. play was marred by ball-handling mishaps and total domination by Australia in the set scrums, in which they were repeatedly pushed off their ball.
www.usarugby.org /cgi-bin/02/press/display.pl?releaseId=902   (483 words)

  
 ATL World Cup Soccer. All the top world soccer news daily. News from international soccer. Euro 2004, champion's ...
Manchester United's Dong Fangzhou(R) and Hong Kong's Poon Yiu Cheuk vie for the ball during their ING Cup match at the Hong Kong Stadium.
Unrated Hong Kong had the best chance of the first half as veteran striker Au Wai-lun, playing his final match, forced a finger-tip save from new keeper Edwin van der Sar with a curling shot from the edge of the box.
Hong Kong's stubborn resistance finally gave out in the second half when they failed to clear a Ryan Giggs corner in the 68th minute.
www.wldcup.com /news/2005Jul/20050723_31247_world_soccer.html   (724 words)

  
 15,000 mourned late Hong Kong lyricist Wong Jim
Friends and family took to the stage to offer their tributes to the man dubbed the "King of Laughter" and led a singalong of a handful of his most popular songs which were played over loud-hailers.
The charismatic Wong was also well known as a raconteur and was dubbed the "dirtiest mouth in Hong Kong" for his often bawdy jokes and outspoken interviews.
Nonetheless he commanded huge respect within Hong Kong showbusiness and was able to turn his talents to advertising, acting and directing.
www.chinadaily.com.cn /english/doc/2004-12/06/content_397739.htm   (333 words)

  
 Hong Kong Tickets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Hong Kong Sports Tickets - Check out all the great sports events to buy tickets to events such as [an error occurred while processing this directive].
Be sure to catch great performances such as Hong Kong Sevens on March 31, 2006.
On March 31, 2006 Hong Kong Sevens performing at Hong Kong Stadium- Olympic House.
www.big-tickets.com /sports/-hong-kong-tickets.html   (252 words)

  
 Asiaweek.com
The British and colonial Hong Kong flags will be lowered and the PRC and SAR flags hoisted at midnight.
Hong Kong '97 Spectacular Multi-million-dollar entertainment with what is tipped to be the biggest fireworks display yet, flying dragons, a parade of antique junks, lasers, searchlights, a bid for a mass karaoke world record and lots more.
Melodies of A New Era Hong Kong Philharmonic and Hong Kong Sinfonietta, with the Yip's Children's Choir.
www.asiaweek.com /asiaweek/97/0620/hkevents.html   (801 words)

  
 SI.com - Soccer - Real chief apologizes over missed training session - Thursday August 07, 2003 05:33 PM
HONG KONG (AP) -- The president of Real Madrid apologized Thursday that a training session which hundreds of Hong Kong soccer fans had queued for hours to watch did not take place, saying it had never been planned in the first place.
Earlier Thursday, nearly 30,000 fans watched Beckham and his teammates practice at Hong Kong Stadium ahead of a friendly against a Hong Kong-China team on Friday.
Organizers said it cost about 37 million Hong Kong dollars (US$4.7 million) to bring Real Madrid to Hong Kong for the exhibition match -- part of a campaign to restore confidence in the territory, badly battered by a recent outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome that killed 299 people here.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /soccer/news/2003/08/07/real_hk_ap   (770 words)

  
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The downpour, which had been going on for days, was heavy but the thousands of overseas Filipino workers in Hong Kong didn’t mind.
On the eve of the launch while Ricky and the sports media were gathered at the Langham Hotel launch for coffee and/or beer, the Talk ’N Text governor talked about the Phone Pals’ projected trip to South Korea this September where they will train and play a series of exhibition games with KBL teams here.
From Hong Kong, Dr. Raffy Bejar has been dispatched to the US to check on Carey’s progress.
www.mb.com.ph /issues/2004/09/03/SPRT2004090317640.html   (507 words)

  
 US Women Reach Final Of Hong Kong 7s
Playing in Hong Kong Stadium during the Sevens in front of 20,000 people should be every ambitious rugby player’s dream.
In 1997, the first Hong Kong women’s international tournament was contested a week before the men’s tourney, and therefore got little recognition.
Here’s a possible scenario: the quarterfinals in the stadium before Friday’s men’s games, two semifinals at the end of Friday’s competition, and the final at prime time on Saturday (when the attendance should be closer to 30,000).
www.rugbymag.com /archive/1999/April/hk7sw.htm   (1627 words)

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