HSBC Sevens World Series: Jonah Lomu and Hong Kong legends laud rise in sport ahead of Rio Olympics
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HSBC Sevens World Series: Jonah Lomu and Hong Kong legends laud rise in sport ahead of Rio Olympics
Rugby legends in Hong Kong for the city's famous sevens tournament – the sixth stop in the HSBC Sevens World Series – say that the sport's inclusion in next year's Summer Olympics will be a turning point which brings it fully on to the world stage.
While sevens has a dedicated following, its Olympic debut in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 will introduce it to a whole new audience, with some of the sport's all-time greats wishing they had been given such a chance.
"The game is growing and it's growing fast," said All Blacks icon Jonah Lomu, who is an ambassador for sevens ahead of 2016.
"[The…
While sevens has a dedicated following, its Olympic debut in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 will introduce it to a whole new audience, with some of the sport's all-time greats wishing they had been given such a chance.
"The game is growing and it's growing fast," said All Blacks icon Jonah Lomu, who is an ambassador for sevens ahead of 2016.
"[The…
