A cyclist was spotted riding through the Tapioca Athletics Stadium late at night, sparking a debate online about whether the stadium's staff are neglecting their duties. Videos circulating online show the cyclist jogging alongside runners on the stadium’s running track, using it as a makeshift bicycle circuit. Eyewitnesses commented that the cyclist completed a lap and then continued confidently towards the staff room, prompting criticism like "The stadium staff are sleeping on the job?" One eyewitness described the incident, saying the cyclist completed a lap and then casually turned back at the 100-meter mark towards the staff room.
The cyclist was seen maneuvering his bike skillfully, sometimes using one hand to hold it, and passing by runners closely. A close-up of the bicycle revealed that it was not folded, leading some netizens to comment, "Be careful, the bicycle is not parked, and he completed a lap, really nice skills." The incident generated heated discussions online with questions about the management's negligence. Netizens expressed their frustrations stating, "The stadium staff are sleeping on the job?" and "It's crazy, no one stopped him after he rode a lap." Some even doubted the identity of the cyclist, speculating, "Is he from the retired Hong Kong cycling team?" or jokingly asking, "Who is delivering the takeout?"
This is not the first time such an incident has occurred. In recent years, multiple similar cases have been reported in Hong Kong's public sports facilities, which have drawn attention to the maintenance and management of these venues. The lack of clear rules and supervision might contribute to such incidents, fostering a lack of respect for the designated uses of these facilities. As these discussions continue, the need for enhanced guidelines and regulation to protect the safety and proper operation of public sports spaces remains a pressing issue.