Hong Kong participates in the annual Asian Sevens Series. The series is divided into 3 legs from August to October every year. The top 2 teams will qualify for the World Series Qualifiers held in Hong Kong. As host of a leg in the HSBC Sevens World Series Hong Kong participated in the event. They have had success against top tier nations during this event and have won the Plate, Bowl and Shield.
The World Series Qualifiers was a new concept introduced 4 years ago and is run side by side with the World Series leg in Hong Kong. The winner of this tournament automatically qualifies as a core team on HSBC World Sevens Series the following year. Hong Kong also has the opportunity to qualify for the Olympics as a regional tournament is hosted every four years with the winner representing Asia at the Olympics.
Hong Kong has participated in all Rugby World Cup Sevens and recently played in the World Games held in Colombia. Another major event is the Asian Games. Hong Kong were silver medalists in the 2010 (Guangzhou, China) and 2014 (Incheon, South Korea).
Martin was born and raised in Hong Kong before leaving and spending twelve years in the british army. He is been an outstanding servant at all level of the game in Hong Kong, mostly simply completing six years on the HKRU board of directors. Martin joined the Sevens Management team in 2009 and been able present in the most successful period of the national team with the two silver medals at the Asian Games as well as two Asian Seven Series Championship.
Born on 3rd April 1988 (age 30) in llantrisant, South Wales. Lives in Happy Valley with his wife Tasha and daughter Evie.
Went to Y pant comprehensive School, Glamorgan University and is now doing a doctorate at Cardiff Met. Jevon started his rugby career at his beloved llantrisant Rugby club. He went on to represent and Captain Wales at U19/20 level (those sides contained players like Sam Warburton, Leigh halfpenny and Alun wyn jones).
Played professional rugby for Cardiff blues, Newport Gwent Dragons (46 apps. 4 tries) and also played in the Welsh premiership for cross keys and Cardiff RFC.
Played over 30 international tournaments for Wales 7s. Captaining them on many occasions. Participated in 2 Commonwealth Games, Delhi in 2009 and Glasgow 2013.