Freestyle Football Player Disqualified by Sport Committee
China & Asia Pacific Freestyle Football Championships Committee announced that since they are “resolutely defending the One-China principle, supporting the country's unity, preserving the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of Mainland China; and firmly opposing any speech or behaviour that attempts to split the country”, contestants who make any inappropriate statement regarding issues of Hong Kong or Taiwan will be banned in the competition immediately.
Chun Yin, Lai said that he had received the notification of disqualification from the Committee, which means that he will not be able to participate in the China & Asia Pacific Freestyle Football Championships held in ChangSha from 19 to 20 Oct.
Excerpt https://www.sportsroad.hk/archives/268553
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China & Asia Pacific Freestyle Football Championships Committee announced that since they are “resolutely defending the One-China principle, supporting the country's unity, preserving the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of Mainland China; and firmly opposing any speech or behaviour that attempts to split the country”, contestants who make any inappropriate statement regarding issues of Hong Kong or Taiwan will be banned in the competition immediately.
Chun Yin, Lai said that he had received the notification of disqualification from the Committee, which means that he will not be able to participate in the China & Asia Pacific Freestyle Football Championships held in ChangSha from 19 to 20 Oct.
Excerpt https://www.sportsroad.hk/archives/268553
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Freestyle Football Player Disqualified by Sport Committee 2
Chun-Yin Lai, the 22-year-old football player was planned to represent Hong Kong at the 2019 China & Asia Pacific Freestyle Football Championships. He was participating in the “China Championships” and “Asia-Pacific Region Battle” before being disqualified.
Lai used correction fluid to write “Free HK” on his pair of vans in protest against Vans decision to disqualified the “Naomiso-design” and uploaded the photo to his personal account in Instagram. Another football player, Lyson Sze, was informed by the organizing committee that Lai had received an anonymous complained. Mr. Sze was worried that it would complicate the competition and pressure Lai to quit the tournament or he would be disqualified.
Lai was disqualified in the World Freestyle Football Championship 2 years ago after he talked about his identity as a Hongkonger (people of Hong Kong) during an interview with BBC. Lai told “SportsRoad” that “being disqualified is not helping the situation. It is so ridiculous to link "being proud to be a 'Hongkonger' as a supporter of “Hong Kong Independence. This is wrong to threatened or disqualify me because of the “Free HK” photo". He would be extremely regretful if he was disqualified, “Freestyle Football is an international sports without discrimination of race nor nationality, I believe each of us has the right to enjoy equity and freedom, which it what I have been pursuing, I will not change my stance for participating in any kind of tournament with self-censorship”
Lyson Sze also expressed his concern, “What will be the meaning for winning if our freedom of speech and the will of protecting Hong Kong is erased?” He had emailed the International Freestyle Football Association about the incident and demanded them to clarify the reason of disqualifying Lai. He has explicitly asked if it was the shoes problem? Would he be qualified again if the photo is deleted? Was this a political censorship?
(*Lai had received the notification of being disqualified*)
#ChinaInfluence #Sports #SelfCensorship #FreedomOfSpeech
Excerpt (https://www.sportsroad.hk/archives/268401) (10-Oct)
Chun-Yin Lai, the 22-year-old football player was planned to represent Hong Kong at the 2019 China & Asia Pacific Freestyle Football Championships. He was participating in the “China Championships” and “Asia-Pacific Region Battle” before being disqualified.
Lai used correction fluid to write “Free HK” on his pair of vans in protest against Vans decision to disqualified the “Naomiso-design” and uploaded the photo to his personal account in Instagram. Another football player, Lyson Sze, was informed by the organizing committee that Lai had received an anonymous complained. Mr. Sze was worried that it would complicate the competition and pressure Lai to quit the tournament or he would be disqualified.
Lai was disqualified in the World Freestyle Football Championship 2 years ago after he talked about his identity as a Hongkonger (people of Hong Kong) during an interview with BBC. Lai told “SportsRoad” that “being disqualified is not helping the situation. It is so ridiculous to link "being proud to be a 'Hongkonger' as a supporter of “Hong Kong Independence. This is wrong to threatened or disqualify me because of the “Free HK” photo". He would be extremely regretful if he was disqualified, “Freestyle Football is an international sports without discrimination of race nor nationality, I believe each of us has the right to enjoy equity and freedom, which it what I have been pursuing, I will not change my stance for participating in any kind of tournament with self-censorship”
Lyson Sze also expressed his concern, “What will be the meaning for winning if our freedom of speech and the will of protecting Hong Kong is erased?” He had emailed the International Freestyle Football Association about the incident and demanded them to clarify the reason of disqualifying Lai. He has explicitly asked if it was the shoes problem? Would he be qualified again if the photo is deleted? Was this a political censorship?
(*Lai had received the notification of being disqualified*)
#ChinaInfluence #Sports #SelfCensorship #FreedomOfSpeech
Excerpt (https://www.sportsroad.hk/archives/268401) (10-Oct)
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Would FIFA Catch the Next Firestorm for Disregarding China's Violation of Human Rights Worldwide?
[Editor's Note: Fifa's latest move is not only controversial by disregarding China's violation of human rights and free speech worldwide; but it also means that the joint British and Irish bid would face competition from China to host the 2030 tournament.]
1. "Fifa under fire after announcing China will host 24-team Club World Cup"
//Human rights organisations have condemned Fifa’s decision to stage a revamped version of the Club World Cupin China.
World football’s governing body has confirmed that an expanded version of its showpiece event, featuring 24 teams, will take place there in June and July 2021. The decision was made despite China’s suppression of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, and the internment of more than one million Uighur Muslims in the state of Xinjiang.//
(Source: The Guardians, Oct 24)
2. "China could thwart British and Irish World Cup bid"
//Those in charge of Fifa are understood to be pushing for an Asia nation — specifically China — to be allowed to bid, but that would require Fifa’s council to change its rules on tournament rotation.//
(Source: The Times, Sept 27)
Continue Reading:
www.theguardian.com/football/2019/oct/24/fifa-china-host-24-team-club-world-cup-2021-human-rights
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Would FIFA Catch the Next Firestorm for Disregarding China's Violation of Human Rights Worldwide?
[Editor's Note: Fifa's latest move is not only controversial by disregarding China's violation of human rights and free speech worldwide; but it also means that the joint British and Irish bid would face competition from China to host the 2030 tournament.]
1. "Fifa under fire after announcing China will host 24-team Club World Cup"
//Human rights organisations have condemned Fifa’s decision to stage a revamped version of the Club World Cupin China.
World football’s governing body has confirmed that an expanded version of its showpiece event, featuring 24 teams, will take place there in June and July 2021. The decision was made despite China’s suppression of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, and the internment of more than one million Uighur Muslims in the state of Xinjiang.//
(Source: The Guardians, Oct 24)
2. "China could thwart British and Irish World Cup bid"
//Those in charge of Fifa are understood to be pushing for an Asia nation — specifically China — to be allowed to bid, but that would require Fifa’s council to change its rules on tournament rotation.//
(Source: The Times, Sept 27)
Continue Reading:
www.theguardian.com/football/2019/oct/24/fifa-china-host-24-team-club-world-cup-2021-human-rights
https://t.co/QFRG7mwXDN?amp=1
#Sports #BoycottChina #Fifa #RMB #FreeHK #HumanitarianCrisis
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Fifa under fire after announcing China will host 24-team Club World Cup
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When he met with the press, he said he wanted to share the glory of his victory with all the Hongkongers. When asked what the meaning behind his gesture was, he replied “those who know it would understand.”
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Lee Cheuk Yiu, an athlete representing Hong Kong in the Yonex-Sunrise Hong Kong Open Badminton Tournament, has defeated his opponent from Thailand in the badminton singles category on November 13. After his victory, he raised all 5 fingers on his right hand, and his index finger on his left hand.
When he met with the press, he said he wanted to share the glory of his victory with all the Hongkongers. When asked what the meaning behind his gesture was, he replied “those who know it would understand.”
While the indefinite social struggle and conflicts have caused massive disruption to local traffic networks and disturbed his mood before the match, he stated that his determination does not only apply in his badminton matches, but also in the Hongkongers’ current fight for freedom. He believes that if people are willing to persevere, Hongkongers would win.
Source: Sportsroad; 100most
#Nov13 #FiveDemandsNotOneLess #Badminton #StandwithHongKong #Sports
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Another Hong Kong athlete
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Source: Sportsroad #Oct18
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Christy Yiu Kit-Ching, a 32-year-old long-distance runner representing Hong Kong, broke Hong Kong records in an international half marathon organized by World Athletics on Oct 17, 2020.
The marathon was held in Gdynia in northern Poland. Yiu finished the course in 1 hour 12 minutes and 10 seconds, coming in 49th place. The result is expected to bring her closer to the qualifications of Tokyo Olympics.
Another Hong Kong athlete
Vut Tsz-ying was in the 96th place. She created her new personal best with the record of 1 hour 19 minutes and 8 seconds.
Source: Sportsroad #Oct18
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/3564039033681691/
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#China #UK #Britain #Xinjiang #Uyghur #Arsenal #football #soccer #sports #censorship #freespeech #MesutOzil
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The new Premier League season began a month ago. Mesut Özil, an Arsenal player currently banned in China after publicly supporting Uyghurs in Xinjiang, announced on his Facebook page that was omitted from the Premier League. This means that he has been deprived of the opportunity to play for Arsenal this season. Özil said he would still fight for another chance, practice hard and speak against inhumanity without further commenting on the situation.
Özil stated he has pledged his loyalty to Arsenal since signing his new contract in 2018 and was disappointed about his omission. He also said that he has been trying to remain positive and that he was looking forward to another opportunities, which have yet to occur.
Özil affirmed that London was his home despite not being given the chance to play for Arsenal. He has good friends in the team and shares a strong connection with fans, “I will keep fighting for my chance and not let my 8th season at Arsenal end like this.” Özil ended by restating that he would still train hard and use his voice for justice.
#China #UK #Britain #Xinjiang #Uyghur #Arsenal #football #soccer #sports #censorship #freespeech #MesutOzil
Source: Stand News #Oct22
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Source: Stand News #Jul26
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Source: Stand News
Photo: AP/Petr David Josek
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Photo: AP/Petr David Josek
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Source: Stand News #Aug5
Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images
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Hong Kong Women's Team win Bronze in Table tennis
On August 5, 2021, Hong Kong local athletes Doo Hoi-kem, So Wai-yam and Lee Ho-ching on August 5, 2021 won a bronze medal in the women's table tennis team event in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
This marks the city's fourth medal in this year's Olympics, following the Gold Medal of Cheung Kar-long in foil fencing and the double Silver Medals of Siobhan Haughey in swimming.
Source: Stand News #Aug5
Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images
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#Taiwan Will Not Participate in Gay Games hosted by Hong Kong due to the #NationalSecurityLaw
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#Taiwan Will Not Participate in Gay Games hosted by Hong Kong due to the #NationalSecurityLaw
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However, the Taiwan Gay Sports and Movement Association (#TGSMA) issued a statement, pointing out that due to possible China's intervention, the TGSMA would not participate in the Gay Games unless Hong Kong authorities can ensure the safety of the athletes.
Agence France-Presse (AFP) quoted Yang Chih-Chun, president of the TGSMA, that after the Hong Kong National Security Law implementation, the authority could use any reason to arrest people, which TGSMA could not ensure the athletes' safety.
Yang Chih-Chun also showed his concerns to AFP that the Taiwanese athletes and staff would be arrested because of waving the Taiwanese flag or competing under the name of "Taiwan".
#GayGame #TGSMA #Taiwan #AFP #NSL #YangCihChun
Source: Stand News #Aug07
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#Taiwan Will Not Participate in Gay Games hosted by Hong Kong due to the #NationalSecurityLaw
Hong Kong successfully applied for hosting the Gay Games in 2022. It is the first time for the game to be held in Asia.
However, the Taiwan Gay Sports and Movement Association (#TGSMA) issued a statement, pointing out that due to possible China's intervention, the TGSMA would not participate in the Gay Games unless Hong Kong authorities can ensure the safety of the athletes.
Agence France-Presse (AFP) quoted Yang Chih-Chun, president of the TGSMA, that after the Hong Kong National Security Law implementation, the authority could use any reason to arrest people, which TGSMA could not ensure the athletes' safety.
Yang Chih-Chun also showed his concerns to AFP that the Taiwanese athletes and staff would be arrested because of waving the Taiwanese flag or competing under the name of "Taiwan".
#GayGame #TGSMA #Taiwan #AFP #NSL #YangCihChun
Source: Stand News #Aug07
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"In good conscience, I don't see how I can ask our athletes to compete there," he said.
News of the WTA suspending tournaments in China has been removed from the internet in the country, although the WTA's account on Chinese social media site Weibo is still available.
Read full statement:
https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2384758/steve-simon-announces-wta-s-decision-to-suspend-tournaments-in-china
Source: BBC; #Dec2
https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/59498779.amp
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Women's Tennis Association suspends all tournaments in China amid concern for female tennis player #PengShuai
Chinese female tennis player Peng Shuai, aged 35, disappeared from public view for three weeks after accusing Chinese former Vice-Premier #ZhangGaoli of sexual assault.
#WTA chief Steve Simon said he had "serious doubts" that Peng was "free, safe and not subject to intimidation".
"In good conscience, I don't see how I can ask our athletes to compete there," he said.
News of the WTA suspending tournaments in China has been removed from the internet in the country, although the WTA's account on Chinese social media site Weibo is still available.
Read full statement:
https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2384758/steve-simon-announces-wta-s-decision-to-suspend-tournaments-in-china
Source: BBC; #Dec2
https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/59498779.amp
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