Government brushes off fans’ uproar over NBA no-shows for Yao Ming charity game in Hong Kong
NBA stars arrive in Hong Kong ahead of Sunday’s match with organisers claiming the 12,000-capacity Coliseum is nearly sold out despite complaints over absentees
The government is confident Yao Ming’s charity basketball match at the Coliseum on Sunday will still attract a big crowd despite a ticket refund row over several NBA player no-shows.
A spokesman for the event organisers said most of the tickets at the 12,000-capacity venue have been sold, with less than 100 tickets available at HK$680.
However, hosts South China Athletic Association have announced refunds will be made available, after some fans who bought tickets complained to the Customs and Excise Department by using the Trade Descriptions Ordinance.
“A lot of fans are looking forward to the game as this is the first time we have current NBA players playing against CBA stars in Hong Kong,” said sports commissioner Yeung Tak-keung.
“Some people have voiced different ideas on the internet and some have made complaints but we are not worrying [about the attendance]. The fans can make their own choice, the ticket sales are still good.”
