Widely considered the most important sporting event to hit the local calendar, the Hong Kong Sevens is about much more than rugby. Turn your head a little too far and you will miss cameo appearances by past playing and coaching legends; fans from near and far decked out in crazy costumes; and newbie players wanting to soak in the atmosphere between matches. Fiji may have won its fourth straight title, but each year in Hong Kong, everyone gleefully captures a piece of the most boisterous stop in the HSBC World Seven Series.
Former Fiji head coach Ben Ryan takes a selfie with some fans. Ryan coached Fiji to the 2014-15 Sevens World Series title, but cemented his legendary status in the country when the national rugby sevens squad took home the first-ever gold medal in the sport at the Olympic Games. This victory also marked the first gold medal for Fiji in any Olympics. His book, Sevens Heaven: The Beautiful Chaos of Fiji’s Olympic Dream, was published in November. (photo by Yuan-Kwan Chan / Meniscus Magazine)
Cathay Pacific’s continued sponsorship of the Hong Kong Sevens resulted in another year of countless appearances for their cheerleading stewardess squad. (photo by Yuan-Kwan Chan / Meniscus Magazine)
The rules for the South Stand, which sees all sorts of costumed characters over the weekend, are pretty clear: one has to wait in the queue to earn his or her keep. Signs display estimates of how long it will take to get into the area based on line placement. (photo by Yuan-Kwan Chan / Meniscus Magazine)
Several members of this group came up with a “Maid in Hong Kong” concept. (photo by Yuan-Kwan Chan / Meniscus Magazine)
The American rock band Smash Mouth performed during the traditional Saturday entertainment break at Hong Kong Stadium. (photo by Yuan-Kwan Chan / Meniscus Magazine)
Members of Team Australia pose for a group portrait during a break in play. (photo by Yuan-Kwan Chan / Meniscus Magazine)
Members of Team Korea pose for a selfie. (photo by Yuan-Kwan Chan / Meniscus Magazine)
The Jamaican team marches in the pitch-side parade, another Hong Kong Sevens Saturday tradition that sees local youth rugby players, competing Sevens teams, musicians and even staff members walk one amusing lap around the turf. (photo by Yuan-Kwan Chan / Meniscus Magazine)
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