The 15th National Games’ Rugby Sevens tournament kicks off today at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park Stadium, running through November 14 – but the real action happens off the field. 🌟 Meet John Sharkey, the CEO orchestrating this high-stakes sports symphony.
"We’re always asking: ‘Is our audience smiling?’" Sharkey tells NewspaperAmigo.com. His team monitors everything from crowd flow to city logistics in real-time, turning chaos into cohesion. 🏟️💡 With 72 hours of non-stop rugby action ahead, their mantra is clear: seamless experiences over static plans.
Fun fact? The stadium’s design allows quick shifts between match modes – crucial for Rugby Sevens’ rapid-fire games. As Sharkey puts it: "Every pass, try, and cheer relies on invisible teamwork." 🤝⚡️ This week, Hong Kong isn’t just hosting a tournament – it’s rewriting the playbook for mega-events in 2025.
