The Hong Kong Polo team, yes Hong Kong has a polo team, travelled to Beijing for the Hong Kong Polo Challenge and emerged victorious, winning the final chukka 12-11.
Category: October
Egg Protest @ High Court, 18 October, 2015
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Egg protest at the High Court, 18 October, 2015
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HK Cricket Match Reports: Saturday 17 October, 2015
Saturday Championship Division 1
This season’s Saturday Championship Division 1 has been hotly contested with two ties and a number of very close finishes already seen in the first six rounds of the competition.
There was yet another nail-biter at HKCC last Saturday as HKCC Witherers claimed a dramatic win in the last over against PACC. PACC batted first after winning the toss and they recovered from 8/75 to score 163 all out, thanks to a bold 65 from Mohammad Saad. Witherers were pegged back in the early stages of their reply but they recovered from 3/11 to reach 4/121 with Toby Raper hitting 49 and Tim Whisker 43. But a flurry of wickets saw the hosts slump to 7/122 and then 8/136 as Mohammad Azam ran through the middle-order, claiming 3/29. The ninth wicket fell at 150 but the last pair held firm and Witherers got home with three balls to spare.
At HKCC: PACC 163 from 32.5 overs lost to HKCC Witherers 9/164 from 34.3 overs by one wicket.
CCC Jing Sun scored a 135-run victory over Centaurs at Mission Road with Kabir Sodhi hitting an unbeaten century. Sodhi scored 105 not out as CCC Jing Sun posted 3/234 from their 35 overs, with Mark Wright also hitting an unbeaten 62. The Sodhi/Wright partnership reaped 127 runs in an unbroken 4th wicket stand. The top was knocked off the Centaurs batting order and from 5/25 they never recovered. Ben Harris hit 53 and he was the last wicket to fall as Centaurs could only muster 7/99 from 34 overs, having been penalised one over by the umpires for slow bowling during their innings.
At Mission Road: CCC Jing Sun 3/234 from 35 overs beat Centaurs 7/99 from 34 overs by 135 runs.
At Kowloon Cricket Club, DLSWCC Sarjan beat KCC Crusaders by 29 runs. DSLWCC Sarjan’s openers got them off to a flyer with a century opening partnership between Hudugur Gururaj (38) and Mohammed Ibraheem (48). Waqas Khan then chipped in with 43 as DLSWCC Sarjan reached 6/190 from their 35 overs. Chirag Kothari was the pick of the Crusaders’ bowlers, grabbing 4/41 from his spell. In reply, Aditya Kanthan scored 39 but his was the best in a faltering effort that saw Crusaders dismissed for 161. Sarfaraz Khan did most of the damage for DLSWCC Sarjan, claiming 4/29 in six overs.
At KCC: DLSWCC Sarjan 6/190 from 35 overs beat KCC Crusaders 161 from 32.4 overs.
Saturday Championship Division 2
In the only Division 2 match of the day, Taipan CC accounted for Kai Tak CC by 103 runs. Taipans were sent into bat and they made merry to the tune of 5/270 from their 35 overs with Gurjinder Singh hitting 84, Romy Singh 36 and Manjinder Singh 55. Manjinder then claimed 3/27 as Kai Tak were restricted to 5/167 in reply, despite half-centuries from Tom Downey (64) and Peter Williams (58*).
At PKVR Park: Taipan CC 5/270 from 35 overs beat Kai Tak CC 5/167 from 35 overs by 103 runs.
Tiki Tiki Bowling Bar – 15 October, 2015
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Tiki Tiki Bowling Bar’s first Miss Tiki Tiki Sea Goddess competition was held on 15 October 2015
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Women’s Rugby Fixtures – 17 October, 2015
Feeding HK Cookbook Launch – 14 October, 2015
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Feeding Hong Kong launched it’s third cookbook at Cafe 8 on the 14 October, 2015
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Match Report: Valley Reds 42-10 Taipo Dragons
Week 2 of the Womens NL1 saw Valley Reds take on Taipo Dragons at Shek Kip Mei Park. The Dragons opening up with a great run from their nifty fly-half who scored under the posts 10 minutes into the game. Valley answered back with a great chip and chase from new player Zoe Smith who showed speed and skill to regather her kick ahead and put Valley on the board at 5 all.
With both teams fighting for territory and possession, Taipo Dragon’s fly-half again showed skill and pace to cut through the Reds defence before dotting down for another 5 points. 10 – 5 to Taipo Dragons after 20 minutes.
The Reds looked to answer back, with a few penalties going their way, Captain KK Wong showed her experience taking a quick tap and go to score in the corner, bringing the game to 10 all.
Valley now confident and stringing together some good phases saw them end the half on top with a great scrum leading to Reds front row Anita Vogel notch a 5 pointer with a classic forwards pick and go scoring on the white line. Half time score 17 – 10
The second half saw some great play from both teams, the Dragons coming out strong but Valley continued to gain the upper hand, with the Red’s backline running some good patterns to get the ball out to Zoe Smith who ran in another two tries to complete her hat-trick, 27 – 10.
Valley’s healthy lead offered a chance for those on the bench and reserve lock Aryana Gant and midfielder Suzzana Stikko both took advantage scoring a try each. Young winger Sophie Lai completed the scoring with try in the corner after a solid scrum.
Strong performances from experienced senior player Julie Savoie who gained forward of the match and in form center Zoe Smith providing easy choice as backs player of the day.
Valley Reds 42-10 Taipo Dragons
@ Shek Kip Mei
Valley Reds: Anita Vogel, Shermaine Choi, Natalie Chan, Kim Senogles, Clarant Ho, Teagan Lo, Jessica Knight, KK Wong, Carman Law, K Wong, Sophie Lai, Lewis Wong, Zoe Smith, Michelle Kim, Tarryn Lo,
Substitutes: Anna Hyrske, Phoebe Fok, Aggie Au Yeung, Aryana Gant, Emily Russell, Suzanne Stikko, Julie Savoie
Try: Zoe Smith (3), Anita Vogel, KK Wong, Aryana Gant, Suzzanne Stikko, Sophie Lai. Conversions: Kay Wong
Studio City Macau – Opens 27 October, 2015
Even as Macau gambling revenues tumble from their stratospheric levels of two years ago construction still continues on seven new integrated resorts. They’re casinos in all but name, the Macau and Chinese governments looking to put a more palatable identity for the worlds largest gambling centre. Which is good news for those of us who enjoy Macau, but – much to the annoyance of the casinos – don’t gamble.
The newest resort on the block, opening on the 27 October, is Studio City the latest venture to join the Melco Crown empire headed by Lawrence Loo and James Packer. Located close to the new Lotus Gate border crossing, Studio City is easily identified by it’s unique figure 8 gondola ride located in the middle of the building. On bc’s recent tour of the almost completed resort the ride looks spectacular and is set to become one of the must do things in Macau. Quite where the long queues will line up we’re not sure.
The integrated resort theme runs through the whole 6 million square foot building, competing with the gondola ride for most attractive non-gaming feature will be the 4D Batman Dark Flight ride (MOP$150) where ‘flying’ through Gotham City promises to be a thrilling audio, visual and sensory adventure.
Aside from gambling, shopping and dining Studio City will combine the magic of cinema with the magic of illusion to leave you smiling as your money disappears infront of your very eyes. The House of Magic by Franz Harary is a three theatre experience of illusion and and magic. Three magic shows for the price of one, we’re very interested to see how this works – tickets are MOP$600(VIP), $400.
Studio City will also be hosting concerts at it’s 5,000 seat Event Centre and the first concert announced is Madonna. Tickets for the two shows on 20, 21 February 2016 go onsale on the 16 October priced at MOP$10,588, $8,888, $7,888, $2,588 from www.studiocity-macau.com
