Hong Kong is a city that is surprisingly full of sports, with numerous different events going on throughout the year, as well as special annual competitions to celebrate notable occasions.
Here are five fantastic sporting attractions in Hong Kong which are huge attractions in this amazing Asian destination:
1) Hong Kong Open Championship
The Hong Kong Open Championship has been around since 1959, making it the city’s oldest professional sporting event. This tournament is the crème de la crème of Asian golf events and the next one will be held between 5-8 December 2013.
2) Hong Kong Squash Open
This is one of the world’s premier squash events and a competition that attracts the finest players around. Squash is a popular sport in this part of the world and thousands of fans cheer on the players as they give their all to pick up a trophy at the end of it.
3) Hong Kong Cricket 6s
20/20 cricket is well known for its speed and excitement, but this Cricket 6s tournament offers even more pace, as teams with only 6 players stake their skills on the grand prize.
4) Hong Kong 7s
And now we progress numerically to Hong Kong 7s, another fast paced sporting tournament, this time involving rugby teams of 7 players. Here you can see top international teams playing 15 minute games in front of a baying crowd of 40,000.
5) Hong Kong Masters
If you prefer equine-related sports then the Hong Kong Masters could be the event for you. This is the region’s most famous show jumping competition and one that draws in large crowds for the spectacle.
