Cross Harbour Race 2022 organisers expecting the government to green light event this week
- Proposed plan for 1,500 entries will see groups of 500 swimmers start at a time, to minimise chances of Covid-19 infection
- ‘We see little reason not to have it this year after meeting all of the government’s anti-epidemic measures,’ says Hong Kong swimming chief
Cross Harbour Race organisers are confident the city’s flagship swimming event will be given the green light to go ahead by the government this week.
With positive Covid-19 cases falling again, Hong Kong Swimming Association president Ronnie Wong Man-chiu remained upbeat the race can go ahead on October 23.
“We have adjusted our plan to meet the government’s requests, and as far as we understand the plan is now with the Chief Secretary for approval,” Wong said.
“Also, the pandemic situation is getting a bit better with a gradual reduction of the number of cases in recent days – we hope this can help too.
“The Harbour Race is a popular event in the community, an event that can help boost the image of Hong Kong sports. We see little reason not to have it this year after meeting all of the government’s anti-epidemic measures.”
Organisers had planned to increase the number of entries to 2,000 from last year’s 1,500, but scrapped the idea after they were told three weeks ago that a maximum of 500 people – including staff – would be allowed.
