Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park off to smooth start after ‘precious’ trial run
Snacks relatively cheap compared with Hong Kong Stadium, but can of beer still costs HK$40; fans upbeat over transport arrangements
Some spectators told the Post they were satisfied with the transport arrangements, while players praised the quality of the pitch. Drinks and snacks were also cheaper than those being sold at Hong Kong Stadium during mega-events.
For Sunday’s invitation-only game, spectators took up one-third of the capacity of the Youth Sports Ground, which is near the main stadium and seats 5,000.
The city’s No 2 official, Eric Chan Kwok-ki, said the trial run was “smooth and orderly”, noting that as many as 300 signs and 300 staff members had been deployed to provide support.
The chief secretary said crowd management, transport, security checks and ticket validation were among the main elements being tested.