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Coach who slapped boy, 8, at Hong Kong training camp spared criminal charges

Coach who slapped boy, 8, at Hong Kong training camp spared criminal charges
South China Morning Post Wednesday 23 September 2026, 04:13 UTC By Fiona Chow 1 min read
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A coach accused of slapping an eight-year-old boy and ordering him to stand under the hot sun during a training camp in Hong Kong has been spared from criminal prosecution after she agreed to a three-year good behaviour bond. Chief Magistrate Victor So Wai-tak on Wednesday imposed the bond on Zhao Yiqun, 51, who faced two child abuse charges after she was alleged to have mistreated the boy during a training programme at the Jockey Club Ming Fai Camp, located on Cheung Chau island, on August...

A coach accused of slapping an eight-year-old boy and ordering him to stand under the hot sun during a training camp in Hong Kong has been spared from criminal prosecution after she agreed to a three-year good behaviour bond. Chief Magistrate Victor So Wai-tak on Wednesday imposed the bond on Zhao Yiqun, 51, who faced two child abuse charges after she was alleged to have mistreated the boy during a training programme at the Jockey Club Ming Fai Camp, located on Cheung Chau island, on August 8,... [Image text:] EASTERN LAW COURTS BUILDING
Hong Kong (LOCATION) Victor So (PERSON) Wai-tak (PERSON) Zhao Yiqun (PERSON) Ming Fai Camp (PERSON) Cheung Chau (LOCATION)
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