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Hong Kong coach faces child abuse charges for sun exposure and slapping incident

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A coach in Hong Kong is facing child abuse charges for allegedly slapping an eight-year-old boy and forcing him to stand in the sun for up to 25 minutes. The incident occurred in August 2024 at the Jockey Club Ming Fai Camp on Cheung Chau. The 51-year-old coach, Zhao Yiqun, faces two counts of child abuse for causing unnecessary suffering or injury. The boy reported the abuse to his mother after returning from the training program. AI

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Hong Kong coach faces child abuse charges for sun exposure and slapping incident

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fiona Chow ·

    Hong Kong coach accused of slapping boy, 8, forcing him to stand in blazing sun

    A Hong Kong coach has been accused of assaulting and abusing an eight-year-old boy, slapping his face and forcing him to stand outside in the blazing sun at a training camp for children. Eastern Court on Wednesday heard that Zhao Yiqun allegedly ill-treated and assaulted the boy …

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