Hong Kong Sevens is back, but economists believe the financial benefit will not be as big as it was before Covid-19 hit. Photo: Benjamin Sieur
Hong Kong Sevens is back, but economists believe the financial benefit will not be as big as it was before Covid-19 hit. Photo: Benjamin Sieur

Welcome buzz as Hong Kong Sevens returns, but event likely to earn less than before Covid-19

  • Tournament’s economic value likely to shrink from HK$400 million in the past to HK$300 million or less, economists say
  • On the bright side, rugby tournament signals to the world that city is gradually opening up