Hong Kong Rugby Sevens: Rugby, booze and dazzling costumes
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12:53 PM EST, Fri December 11, 2015
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120,000 people showed up to the annual Hong Kong Seven rugby tournament. The three-day event is one of the largest, world-class events on Hong Kong's sporting calendar and it celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
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The Fiji team took home the champion title for a record 15th time on Sunday, March 29 beating New Zealand 33-19.
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Rugby action is fierce on the pitch, but the tournament is also known for its crazy partying off-pitch. Each year, the stands are filled with spectators in dazzling costumes, fist bumping to the music with one hand, and holding a beer with the other.
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This year, British comedian Al Murray was invited to help host the event.
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A Kim Jong Un impersonator, who identified himself as Howard, also made an appearance on the pitch on Sunday.
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Fiji fans cheer on rugby players from the spectator stands.
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The event is one of the few occasions when it's okay to bust out bizarre costumes and still feel totally at home at the Hong Kong stadium. Here's some of the best...
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From "Star Wars" Stormtroopers...
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to minions from the blockbuster hit "Despicable Me"...