Thursday, March 28, 2003, and noted Australian commentator Chris "Buddha" Hardy asks for quiet from the players and spectators gathered at the Hong Kong Football Club for its annual tens tournament.
"I have an announcement from the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union. The 2003 Hong Kong Sevens will go ahead as planned."
The response was one of relief and euphoria though as the afternoon progressed it was tempered by the fact that all mini-rugby and youth rugby at the event would be canceled and that children would only be admitted with parental consent.