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SPORTS<br />
charlotte.mulliner@<br />
hkmagmedia.com<br />
Edited by<br />
Charley Mulliner<br />
hk picks<br />
Corporate Sevens 2014<br />
It may not have quite the glamor, noise and ridiculous costumes of the Hong Kong Sevens, but the<br />
Corporate Sevens puts on a decent show of rugby for a good cause. This year’s tournament sees<br />
14 teams take to the pitch, raising funds for HK Society for the Protection of Children, to help the<br />
charity launch a sports program at its support centers. The Corporate Sevens Village also includes<br />
food and drink stalls, plus an all-day kids’ entertainment zone. And a whole lot less wayward urine.<br />
Dec 7, 9am. So Kon Po Recreation Ground, 55 Caroline Hill Rd., Causeway Bay. Free.<br />
What is the Gin Drinker’s Line *<br />
In all major bookstores now! Or order yours at:<br />
www.historicalhkhikes.com<br />
Sumo Sushi Sake HK<br />
Sushi and sake make a great pairing—<br />
add in sumo wrestling and you’ve got one<br />
bizarre sports-slash-foodie Japanese fest.<br />
Returning for a second year, the event<br />
features professional sumo wrestlers<br />
Wakaryusei Keisuke and Shoketsu Yoshiaki,<br />
both ranked top 10 in the Makushita division<br />
in Japan. Also an odd one to watch: the<br />
sushi and hot-dog eating contests! The<br />
outdoor festival on the West Kowloon<br />
waterfront includes food stalls from<br />
the likes of Tiger Curry, Mr. Bing, Sugo<br />
Sushi and Wagyu Master, plus live<br />
music. Dec 13, noon. West Kowloon<br />
Cultural District. $220-520 from<br />
www.SumoSushiSakeHK.com.<br />
Coming Up<br />
AXA Hong Kong Streetathon<br />
Sign up now for the second annual<br />
Hong Kong Streetathon, which will take<br />
runners through the streets of Kowloon<br />
East in a loop from the Kai Tak Cruise<br />
Terminal. There are two races: the 10km<br />
and—new to this year—the 21km half<br />
marathon which will take you through<br />
the Kwun Tong Bypass. The fancy dress<br />
theme this year is … toys! The terminal<br />
will transform into a carnival for the<br />
event, with concert performances, games,<br />
entertainment and even an outdoor yoga<br />
session on the old runway. How’s that for a<br />
quirky Sunday funday Feb 8 2015, 8:30am.<br />
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, Kowloon City.<br />
$280-280 from www.runourcity.org.<br />
Longines Hong Kong Masters 2015<br />
Get your early-bird tickets for the one of<br />
the biggest social and sporting events of<br />
2015—The Longines Hong Kong Masters,<br />
Asia’s largest five-star international indoor<br />
show jumping event. Returning for its third<br />
year, 30 of the world’s best show jumping<br />
riders and horses will compete for three<br />
days for a total purse of $7.8 million. As<br />
well as the races, you can expect Michelinstarred<br />
cuisine, designer fashion shows,<br />
contemporary art, champagne tasting and<br />
luxury shopping—a taste of the high life. Even<br />
higher if you’re jumping a horse. Feb 13-15<br />
2015. AsiaWorld-Expo, Chek Lap Kok. $330-<br />
980 from www.cityline.com and Tom Lee<br />
Music Outlets. www.longineshkmasters.com.<br />
Rugby Sevens<br />
The online ballot is now open for the Hong<br />
Kong Sevens, to be held on March 27-29<br />
2015. Only 3,000 tickets a day are up for<br />
public ballot—so get working on your sports<br />
club or corporate sponsors now. Applicants<br />
can register for a maximum of two tickets for<br />
each of the three tournament days. If you’re<br />
lucky enough to snag a prized ticket, expect<br />
to pay more this year: with adult day passes<br />
now $300 for the Friday (up from $200) and<br />
$750 for Saturday and Sunday (up from<br />
$650). A three-day tournament pass will set<br />
you back $1,800, an extra $300 on last year.<br />
Registration is open until Jan 31. Winners<br />
will be notified electronically on Feb 4 with<br />
separate draws taking place for each day of<br />
the event. Apply at www.hksevens.com.<br />
Hot Opening<br />
Escapade Sports – Clearwater Bay<br />
Good news for fitness fanatics living in the<br />
New Territories—Escapade Sports has just<br />
opened up a branch in Clearwater Bay.<br />
Just like its other two stores, you can find a<br />
comprehensive selection of sports equipment,<br />
including swimwear, rugby and netball gear,<br />
plus fitness and trail running kit. Escapade<br />
Sports can set you up with everything from<br />
fashionable flip-flops to hardcore workout<br />
gear. Now you’ve got no excuse, NTers.<br />
Shop 5, 8/F, Silverstrand Mart, Clearwater Bay,<br />
2705-9919, www.escapade.com.hk.<br />
44 HK MAGAZINE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2014
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