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Hong Kong Coach Accused of Slapping Boy

The Dark Side of Hong Kong's Elite Sports Culture The latest allegations against Zhao Yiqun, a 51 year old coach at the Jockey Club Ming Fai Camp in Cheung Chau, are a stark reminder that even within Hong Kong's ostensibly idyllic sports landscape, abuse and exploitation can thrive.

According to reports, an eight year old boy was allegedly slapped by Zhao and forced to stand outside in the scorching sun for 15 25 minutes last August, despite temperatures reaching 31 degrees Celsius.

This is not an isolated incident.

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