“Media should take social responsibility to get rib of gambling information.” Said Lai

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Mr. Yu-ching Lai, vice president of now SPORTS Channel, said media should take social responsibility in educating youngsters to get rib of preaching gambling information to youngsters.

Since the football gambling is now legalized, media usually report sport news together with gambling elements, Lai opposed this kind of reporting style and thought that it would affect youngsters’ attitude towards gambling. “I will try my best to ensure NOW SPORTS channel get rid of gambling information.”

Also, Lai stated that media in Hong Kong usually report foreign sport league but ignore local matches. “ In order to promote the development of Hong Kong sport, media should more concern about the news in Hong Kong sport events.” Lai admitted that the Sports Channels in Hong Kong are facing keen competition. In order to attract more audiences, new sport programs should be innovative and entertaining. He promised NOW SPORT channel will continue maintain high quality programs and produce more sports-related feature programs.