2 days ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Lack of cash could see Hong Kong drop out as hosts of fencing World Cup
Hong Kong could be forced to withdraw as hosts of the FIE Women's Foil World Cup next year because of a lack of sponsors, sources have told the Post.
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The three-day tournament, featuring individual and team events like this year's edition at AsiaWorld-Expo, is scheduled to run from January 9 to 11.
However, securing financial backing has proved difficult in the current economic climate.
'We were awarded the rights by FIE but securing sponsors would be crucial and given the current economic environment, it's highly likely that we might not be able to get one,' a source said. 'It would be great if we could do it, but that being said, there are other priorities.
'First it's the National Games, then there is the FIE Junior Men's and Women's Epee World Cup, and there's also the all-important World Championships next July. The World Cup was the last thing to worry about.'
Hong Kong's Kuan Yu-ching (right) against Ukraine's Anna Tarankeno. Photo: Dickson Lee
Fencing at the National Games will run from November 15 to 20 at Kai Tak Arena, followed by the Junior Epee World Cup at AsiaWorld-Expo from November 28 to 30.
