HK Sevens' rousing finale

Published: 16:15, April 19, 2026 | Updated: 18:48, April 19, 2026

By Wang Zhan

Spectators in the South Stand dress up in colorful costumes and cheer for their favorite teams during the final day of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens at the Kai Tak Stadium on April 19, 2026. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

The atmosphere at the South Stand on Sunday turned even more colorful and boisterous as thousands of fans soaked up the final stretch of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens.

The finals day frenzy at the Kai Tak Stadium saw spectators cheering for their favorite teams, while a lot of fans came in colorful costumes, highlighting the fun and revelry at the games.

In the afternoon, the Hong Kong, China men's team secured the Melrose Claymores title for the third consecutive year with a thrilling 19-15 victory against Japan. Denmark took the women's title after beating Thailand 17-14.

China Daily's Andy Chong and DJ Clark captured the memorable moments.

A Danish player tries to evade a tackle during the Melrose Claymores final at the Kai Tak Stadium on April 19, 2026. (DJ CLARK / CHINA DAILY)

Denmark's women's squad claims the Melrose Claymores title after beating Thailand 17-14 at the Kai Tak Stadium on April 19, 2026. (DJ CLARK / CHINA DAILY)

A Hong Kong, China player skillfully evades a tackle from a Japanese opponent during the Melrose Claymores final at the Kai Tak Stadium on April 19, 2026. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

The Hong Kong, China men's team secures the Melrose Claymores title for the third consecutive year after a thrilling 19-15 victory over Japan at the Kai Tak Stadium on April 19, 2026. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

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