Hong Kong protests unlikely to affect World Rowing Coastal Championships at Victoria Harbour, say organisers
- Organising committee tells overseas teams that Hong Kong is a safe city but there are contingency plans just in case
- The competition is being held in Asia for the first time with more than 30 teams expected to compete at Victoria Harbour
Protests are unlikely to disrupt November’s World Rowing Coastal Championships in Hong Kong, with local organisers confident of a safe and successful event at Victoria Harbour.
Mike Tanner, chairman of the Hong Kong, China Rowing Association, said organisers are in touch with relevant government departments and overseas teams and are ready to enact contingency plans if needed for the November 1-3 competition.
However, Tanner said it was unlikely to come to that given the nature of the venue at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club at Kellett Island in Causeway Bay.
“We realise there are issues,” said Tanner. “We are in close touch with many of the overseas teams, we have contingency plans and we are ready for any particular issues.
“We have the venue here, which is a little bit isolated from the main open areas of the city and the competition area is on the water. We are confident we can run the event in a safe and successful way.”