Hong Kong Marathon warns runners against breaking law with political slogans in first mass participation sports event of national security era

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Hong Kong Marathon warns runners against breaking law with political slogans in first mass participation sports event of national security era

Organisers of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon have cautioned runners to abide by the law and not make political statements when taking part in Sunday’s race, the first mass participation sporting event in the city since Beijing-imposed national security legislation took effect.A source said the administration pressured organisers into issuing the warning after they previously indicated they would not interfere if competitors wore outfits displaying political slogans…
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