The Government made it clear that it has urged the organisers of the World Snooker Grand Prix 2025 to ensure their spectators could view the matches until the last game is done, after some spectators were asked to leave the venue before the games ended.

Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Rosanna Law made the remarks at a media session today while responding to the incident when some spectators at the snooker event that opened at the Kai Tak Sports Park last night were asked to leave even though the last game of the night was still going on.

Miss Law said: “I think this situation is obviously not ideal, and we definitely need to take into account the experience seriously and identify remedial measures.

“For all I know, the organisers have already issued two press statements expressing their apologies to the spectators concerned and to everyone concerned. They have also arranged remedial action.

“First of all, the ticket holders for last night, the match at 7.30pm, they would be entitled to exchange tickets for additional viewing, today or tomorrow, subject to ticket availability.

“Second of all, the organisers have also promised that starting from tonight, all spectators would be allowed to view the entire series of matches until the last game is done, so there will be no more question of spectators having to leave before the game ends.”

Miss Law also pointed out that the organisers need not worry about the availability of public transport in the wee hours because Hong Kong has an excellent public transport system.

“Even in the small hours of the day we will still have overnight buses and other public transport that spectators might use for going to their destination.

“And if necessary, the organisers would also be arranging additional supplementary transport for spectators.”