50 Marathon Runners Gathered before the Kanazawa Marathon to Sing "Glory to Hong Kong" in Japan
Around 50 Hong Kong runners gathered in Japan one day before the competition day of the Kanazawa Marathon on October 27.This is to answer a call on the Internet to show support for Hong Kong when participating in overseas marathon events.
The group sang "Glory to Hong Kong" in Japanese and Cantonese. They also chanted slogans like "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of our Times", and "5 Demands, Not One Less".
Source: United Social Press, Oct 26
#GlobalSupport #Japan #Marathon #FreeHK
Around 50 Hong Kong runners gathered in Japan one day before the competition day of the Kanazawa Marathon on October 27.This is to answer a call on the Internet to show support for Hong Kong when participating in overseas marathon events.
The group sang "Glory to Hong Kong" in Japanese and Cantonese. They also chanted slogans like "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of our Times", and "5 Demands, Not One Less".
Source: United Social Press, Oct 26
#GlobalSupport #Japan #Marathon #FreeHK
#Sports
#HongKongAthlete Breaks Hong Kong Records in International Half Marathon in Poland
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/
#ChristyYu #VutTszYing #TokyoOlympics #Marathon
#WorldAthletics
#HongKongAthlete Breaks Hong Kong Records in International Half Marathon in Poland
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/
#ChristyYu #VutTszYing #TokyoOlympics #Marathon
#WorldAthletics
#Court #FreedomOfSpeech
Chanting ‘Hongkongers, add oil’ could be seditious
The prosecution’s expert witness, History Prof. Lau Chi-pang at #LingnanUniversity in Hong Kong testified in the trial of former radio presenter Tam Tak-chi (a.k.a Fast Beat) on October 18.
Lau told the District Court that “Liberate Hong Kong; revolution of our times” or “Hongkongers, add oil” were capable of inciting others to break the national security law.
He said "Liberate Hong Kong; revolution of our times” was originated with the activist and later picked up by protesters who vandalised Beijing’s liaison office in Sai Wan on July 21, 2019. He maintained that it is secessionist in nature. Other expressions such as “Hongkongers, add oil” and “no rioters but tyranny” could also have breached the law.
Lau was also an expert witness in Hong Kong’s first national security law trial in which defendant Tong Ying-kit was jailed for nine years.
Besides, Standard Chartered Hong Kong #Marathon 2021 would be the first high profile athletic event after the National Security Law implementation in Hong Kong.
Reporters queried in the briefing sessions whether a runner's outfit bearing controversial slogans could be disqualified and whether the organiser would report the case to local police. The organiser declined to address the question initially.
When being pressed afterwards, the organiser suggested runners to amend the slogan to "Runners Add Oil" instead of "Hong Kong Add Oil", as "Hong Kong has always been progressing, never regressing".
They declined to comment on how the display of the protest flag, Liberate Hong Kong Revolution of our Times, would be handled, "it's not a Marathon's matter".
#NSL #NationalSecurityLaw #TamTakChi #FastBeat #Sedition #Secession
Source: InmediaHK; #Oct18
https://bit.ly/3n5hpIg
Chanting ‘Hongkongers, add oil’ could be seditious
The prosecution’s expert witness, History Prof. Lau Chi-pang at #LingnanUniversity in Hong Kong testified in the trial of former radio presenter Tam Tak-chi (a.k.a Fast Beat) on October 18.
Lau told the District Court that “Liberate Hong Kong; revolution of our times” or “Hongkongers, add oil” were capable of inciting others to break the national security law.
He said "Liberate Hong Kong; revolution of our times” was originated with the activist and later picked up by protesters who vandalised Beijing’s liaison office in Sai Wan on July 21, 2019. He maintained that it is secessionist in nature. Other expressions such as “Hongkongers, add oil” and “no rioters but tyranny” could also have breached the law.
Lau was also an expert witness in Hong Kong’s first national security law trial in which defendant Tong Ying-kit was jailed for nine years.
Besides, Standard Chartered Hong Kong #Marathon 2021 would be the first high profile athletic event after the National Security Law implementation in Hong Kong.
Reporters queried in the briefing sessions whether a runner's outfit bearing controversial slogans could be disqualified and whether the organiser would report the case to local police. The organiser declined to address the question initially.
When being pressed afterwards, the organiser suggested runners to amend the slogan to "Runners Add Oil" instead of "Hong Kong Add Oil", as "Hong Kong has always been progressing, never regressing".
They declined to comment on how the display of the protest flag, Liberate Hong Kong Revolution of our Times, would be handled, "it's not a Marathon's matter".
#NSL #NationalSecurityLaw #TamTakChi #FastBeat #Sedition #Secession
Source: InmediaHK; #Oct18
https://bit.ly/3n5hpIg
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Who 'politicizes' Hong Kong’s annual #marathon? “Hong Kong, Add Oil!” being censored and UK-based bank declines to commit sponsorship next year
Source: Stand News, HK Free Press; #Oct24
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Source: Stand News, HK Free Press; #Oct24
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Who 'politicizes' Hong Kong’s annual #marathon? “Hong Kong, Add Oil!” being censored and UK-based bank declines to commit sponsorship next year
After being suspended for more than one year due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon returned to the city on October 24, 2021.
Although organizing committee demanded to not bring politics into a sports event, the police's reaction was overwhelming.
The Hong Kong police force deployed counter-terrorism special operations units and railway response units at most major sections of the marathon route, claiming an attempt to "prevent and combat terrorist activities".
As early as 4am, at least 100 police officers were sighted. Many of them were wearing tactical vest.
During the day, a runner told a local press that she failed the security check because she was wearing what thr police deemed a “political outfit” — running shorts that had “Hong Kong, Add Oil!” printed on them.
She was ordered to change her shorts in a nearby booth.
Another runner with a “Hong Kong, Add Oil!” tattoo on his leg was given a bandage to cover it up.
A man in a green T-shirt that read “Hong Kong, Add Oil!” was intercepted at the starting point of the marathon as a staff on the site queried the outfit “politically laden” threatening him that “wear it at your own risk”. He was asked to remove the T-shirt and put on a windbreaker to run instead.
When being asked whether the organizing committee’s demand was reasonable, the man said in frustration, “It is not up to me to make comment on this matter, but leave it to our own fair judgement.”
At a press briefing before the Marathon, the organizer demanded participants and spectators not to "politicise the race", despite the fact that the the organizing committee failed to cite specific examples of their concern
In the post-run press conference, the committee's Chairman William Ko Wai-lam struggled to explain what is political about the prhase “Add Oil!”, a common and multipurpose Cantonese expression denoting encouragement.
Before cutting short the press conference in embarrassment, Ko repeated for 7 times, “This is a sports event and we do not wish to see any political element.”
When asked if the title sponsor of the event, the UK-based Standard Chartered bank, supported free speech in Hong Kong, a spokesperson for the bank said they “have no comment on this.”
The bank equally would not comment on whether it would support runners targeted by police, or whether it would sponsor the event next year.
Source: Stand News, HK Free Press; #Oct24
https://thestandnews.page.link/98PrbDssTSsaY4oN8
#AddOil #PoliceState #Censorship #Gayau #Running
After being suspended for more than one year due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon returned to the city on October 24, 2021.
Although organizing committee demanded to not bring politics into a sports event, the police's reaction was overwhelming.
The Hong Kong police force deployed counter-terrorism special operations units and railway response units at most major sections of the marathon route, claiming an attempt to "prevent and combat terrorist activities".
As early as 4am, at least 100 police officers were sighted. Many of them were wearing tactical vest.
During the day, a runner told a local press that she failed the security check because she was wearing what thr police deemed a “political outfit” — running shorts that had “Hong Kong, Add Oil!” printed on them.
She was ordered to change her shorts in a nearby booth.
Another runner with a “Hong Kong, Add Oil!” tattoo on his leg was given a bandage to cover it up.
A man in a green T-shirt that read “Hong Kong, Add Oil!” was intercepted at the starting point of the marathon as a staff on the site queried the outfit “politically laden” threatening him that “wear it at your own risk”. He was asked to remove the T-shirt and put on a windbreaker to run instead.
When being asked whether the organizing committee’s demand was reasonable, the man said in frustration, “It is not up to me to make comment on this matter, but leave it to our own fair judgement.”
At a press briefing before the Marathon, the organizer demanded participants and spectators not to "politicise the race", despite the fact that the the organizing committee failed to cite specific examples of their concern
In the post-run press conference, the committee's Chairman William Ko Wai-lam struggled to explain what is political about the prhase “Add Oil!”, a common and multipurpose Cantonese expression denoting encouragement.
Before cutting short the press conference in embarrassment, Ko repeated for 7 times, “This is a sports event and we do not wish to see any political element.”
When asked if the title sponsor of the event, the UK-based Standard Chartered bank, supported free speech in Hong Kong, a spokesperson for the bank said they “have no comment on this.”
The bank equally would not comment on whether it would support runners targeted by police, or whether it would sponsor the event next year.
Source: Stand News, HK Free Press; #Oct24
https://thestandnews.page.link/98PrbDssTSsaY4oN8
#AddOil #PoliceState #Censorship #Gayau #Running
#FailedState #PanicBuying
Hong Kong Leaders chant forbidden slogan while thanking China for supplies
"Hong Kong Add Oil," a phrase that is now virtually banned in the city, was recently heard again in Hong Kong - this time, from the mouths of government officials.
The Hong Kong government had reportedly been planning for a city-wide COVID-19 testing programme in March. With no official information released, uncertainties are building over the extent of lockdown, leading to waves of panic-buying stripped supermarket and pharmacies of supplies.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam turned to China for assistance to ensure the supply of daily essentials in Hong Kong. When the first train transporting supplies from China to Hong Kong arrived in Lo Wu on March 2, Lam and Frank Chan, the city’s Secretary for Transport and Housing showed up at the train station to express appreciation.
The group of senior officials were seen taking photographs in front of the train and chanted “Hong Kong Add Oil”, a ubiquitous term of encouragement popular among the locals.
The phrase “Hong Kong Add Oil” was frequently used by pro-democracy supporters of the 2019 Anti-ELAB movement. As a result, the phrase was often seen as politically sensitive. After the #NationalSecurityLaw came into effect, organizers of major events often forbade the usage of the phrase.
The annual Hong Kong Marathon, held in October 2021, had required runners to remove clothing items with the "Hong Kong Add Oil" slogan, or cover up tattoos with tape before being allowed to compete.
Likewise, in Legislative Council election in December 2021, the phrase, “Hong Kong Add Oil” was prohibited from being displayed in or near poll stations. If voters wore shirts with the phrase n it, officers overseeing the stations were told to offer them jackets to cover up the slogan.
#FailedState #AddOil #Censorship
Source: HK01; #Mar2
https://lih.kg/2910545
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Hong Kong Leaders chant forbidden slogan while thanking China for supplies
"Hong Kong Add Oil," a phrase that is now virtually banned in the city, was recently heard again in Hong Kong - this time, from the mouths of government officials.
The Hong Kong government had reportedly been planning for a city-wide COVID-19 testing programme in March. With no official information released, uncertainties are building over the extent of lockdown, leading to waves of panic-buying stripped supermarket and pharmacies of supplies.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam turned to China for assistance to ensure the supply of daily essentials in Hong Kong. When the first train transporting supplies from China to Hong Kong arrived in Lo Wu on March 2, Lam and Frank Chan, the city’s Secretary for Transport and Housing showed up at the train station to express appreciation.
The group of senior officials were seen taking photographs in front of the train and chanted “Hong Kong Add Oil”, a ubiquitous term of encouragement popular among the locals.
The phrase “Hong Kong Add Oil” was frequently used by pro-democracy supporters of the 2019 Anti-ELAB movement. As a result, the phrase was often seen as politically sensitive. After the #NationalSecurityLaw came into effect, organizers of major events often forbade the usage of the phrase.
The annual Hong Kong Marathon, held in October 2021, had required runners to remove clothing items with the "Hong Kong Add Oil" slogan, or cover up tattoos with tape before being allowed to compete.
Likewise, in Legislative Council election in December 2021, the phrase, “Hong Kong Add Oil” was prohibited from being displayed in or near poll stations. If voters wore shirts with the phrase n it, officers overseeing the stations were told to offer them jackets to cover up the slogan.
#FailedState #AddOil #Censorship
Source: HK01; #Mar2
https://lih.kg/2910545
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Who 'politicizes' Hong Kong’s annual #marathon? “Hong Kong, Add Oil!” being censored and UK-based bank declines to commit sponsorship next year
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31317
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曾是渣馬「禁語」 林鄭率高官議員齊呼：香港加油
政府計劃本月內進行全民強檢，配以「小禁足」方案，市民連日來搶購各種醫療物資、日用品。內地供港物資鐵路貨運的首班列車今日（2日）中午抵港，特首林鄭月娥、運輸及房屋局局長陳帆等到羅湖迎接，期間一齊高呼「香港加油」！
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