Hong Kong’s top hurdler, Vera Lui Lai-yiu, is considering legal action against a series of abuses online, 12 months after her disclosure as a sexual assault victim following the global “MeToo” movement.
“My mood has long recovered from the incident but still some people keep attacking me through the internet,” said Lui, who was presented with a HK$53,000 training grant from the Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association on Sunday for her achievement at the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia.
“I cannot explain the misbehaviour of these people. Maybe they have nothing to do but this meaningless action. Some even use a fake account on WhatsApp on my behalf asking for money to help my case for an appeal
Hurdler Vera Lui (third from right) receives a HK$53,000 training grant from the Amateur Athletic Association at Wan Chai Sports Ground. Photo: Chan Kin-wa
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“I am discussing [it] with my agent and legal action should be one of the options,” she said.
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On her 23rd birthday late last year, Lui posted on Facebook that she was sexually assaulted by a coach 10 years ago. The post was accompanied by a photo of her holding a card on which “#MeToo” was written, with her initials “LLY”, in support of the hashtag campaign against sexual harassment.
Last month, a Hong Kong coach accused of sexually assaulting an athlete more than eight years ago was found not guilty by a court in Fanling.
Vera Lui presented with a special trophy for her achievement at the 2018 Asian Games. Photo: Chan Kin-wa
