Boss Secretary Chan Kwok-ki today met the Emissary General of the Republic of Korea in Hong Kong concerning an episode wherein a tune firmly connected with rough fights was played during the Asia Rugby Sevens Series in South Korea.
At the Asia Rugby Sevens’ second leg last between Hong Kong and South Korea held in Incheon, the coordinator Asia Rugby played a tune firmly connected with the far and wide fierce fights and Hong Kong freedom in 2019 rather than the national anthem of Individuals’ Republic of China.
Stepping up to the plate and meet the Korean delegate general, Mr Chan emphasized that the Hong Kong Extraordinary hong kong national anthem Authoritative Area Government firmly condemns and goes against the episode and mentioned the Korean side to investigate it thoroughly.
Mr Chan focused on that the national anthem is a country’s image and sign and should be regarded on all events, and that coordinators of international games contests bear the obligation to guarantee the legitimate and address playing of national anthems during each rivalry.
He noted despite the fact that Asia Rugby has cleared up the episode was expected for human mistake by a neighborhood junior staff part and that an expression of remorse has been made, the Hong Kong SAR Government brings serious areas of strength for up regarding the relationship for its failure, as an accomplished coordinator of sports contests and along with the nearby coordinator, to keep the occurrence from occurring.
Mr Chan added that the Hong Kong SAR Government unequivocally thinks that it is absolutely unsatisfactory that, while Asia Rugby has affirmed the recording of the national anthem presented by the Hong Kong Group mentor was the right one, a melody firmly connected with the far reaching brutal fights and Hong Kong freedom in 2019 turned out to be played during the opposition.
Police said their Coordinated Wrongdoing and Ternion Department is researching the episode and will make follow-up moves earnestly as per the law on whether it has penetrated the National Anthem Mandate or some other regulation of Hong Kong, including the National Security Regulation.
In the mean time, the Hong Kong SAR Government has mentioned the Hong Kong Rugby Association to manage the matter earnestly by sending off a full and top to bottom examination, along with accommodation of a definite report. The association ought to likewise guarantee that no comparable occurrences will reoccur.
It will likewise keep in touch with Asia Rugby mentioning the last option to additionally research the occurrence and obligations required as well as give a record thereof.
