The 15th National Games (NG) of the People's Republic of China The Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy Rugby Sevens Competition will commence at 1pm tomorrow (November 12) at Kai Tak Stadium of the Kai Tak Sports Park and conclude on November 14.
 
     Hong Kong will host both men's and women's events, awarding two gold medals. Over 230 athletes from 16 teams from the Mainland and Hong Kong will compete for honours, with Hong Kong sending 30 athletes. Following the round-robin matches, the four teams with the highest points will progress to the knockout rounds and the finals. The competition schedule is as follows:
 

Men's and women's round-robin matches	November 12: 1pm to 9pm November 13: 1pm to 5pm
Men's and women's knockout rounds	November 13: 5pm to 9pm
Women's final	November 14: 8.30pm
Men's final	November 14: 9pm

                            
     The Hong Kong men's team will compete against the Shandong team at 4.30pm and against the Tianjin team at 8pm tomorrow. The Hong Kong women's team will face the Shandong team at 1.30pm and the Sichuan team at 5pm tomorrow.
 
     Members of the public can purchase tickets through various channels, including the 15th NG official ticketing website (ticket.baygames.cn) or by searching for the "15th NG official ticketing" official mini programme on WeChat, after completing a real-name account registration. Members of the public can also visit 11 designated sales outlets (ww2.ctshk.com/articleDetail?id=4&channelId=-1) of the China Travel Service (Hong Kong) Limited to buy paper tickets for events in the Hong Kong competition region. Furthermore, services are also available for physical ticket purchases for the events held at the relevant venues at the ticket office of the competition area. The ticket offices at the Kai Tak Station Square and the Kai Tak Sports Gound have come into operation. The ticket offices will run from 10am to 4pm on non-competition days and will operate one hour before the event starts on event days until ticket verification ceases for that day's event (i.e. 30 minutes before the scheduled finish time). Tickets are sold at Hong Kong dollar prices and the system will accept various electronic payment methods. Real-name registration for ticket sales is adopted and please prepare an identity document for purchasing tickets and before entering the venue. Spectators who purchased tickets for their family members or friends using their own accounts via the 15th NG official ticketing platform should transfer the tickets to their family members or friends 24 hours prior to the start of the relevant session. Each person should carry their own e-tickets to facilitate verification and multiple entries/exits.
 
     To facilitate spectators travelling to and from the Kai Tak Sports Park during the competition, the Transport Department has co-ordinated with public transport operators to ensure sufficient capacity and manpower, enhancing services to meet passenger demand.
 
     On the evening of November 14, when more spectators are expected for the finals, the MTR will increase the frequency of trains on the Tuen Ma Line during dispersal. Franchised bus companies will also provide 10 special bus routes at the Sung Wong Toi Road Pick-up/Drop-off Area to Central, Siu Sai Wan, Mong Kok, Tseung Kwan O (Hang Hau), Tseung Kwan O South (LOHAS Park), Tsing Yi, Sheung Shui, Tuen Mun Pier Head, Tuen Mun (Ching Tin and Wo Tin), and Tin Shui Wai, covering major districts across the territory.

     An official franchised merchandise store is set up at Kai Tak Stadium, selling a variety of franchised products with Hong Kong characteristics incorporated and related to the competition events. Members of the public are welcome to visit and make purchases.
 
     There will be a competition village with various game booths on-site, including digital interactive games, booth games and art workshops themed around the competition events hosted by Hong Kong competition region, rugby experience activities, and photo spots. The competition village will be open on November 12 and 13 (from noon to 9pm), and November 14 (from 4.30pm to 9pm). Members of the public can enjoy the exciting events while participating in various interactive activities to experience the joy of sports.

Ends/Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Issued at HKT 19:00

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