{
  "id": 20122512,
  "title": "Strong current forces organisers' hand in harbour swim",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/strong-current-forces-organisers-hand-in-harbour-swim",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T05:41:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1877876-20261115.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The annual cross-harbour swim, which took place on Sunday morning, saw thousands of participants swimming a one-kilometre course from Wan Chai Golden Bauhinia Square Public Pier to the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui. Despite the race attracting about 4,000 participants this year, with 3,700 in the leisure group, the final wave was cancelled due to strong currents, affecting around 700 swimmers. Keith Sin, the overall male champion, praised the organisers for their clear instructions and well-placed navigation buoys, which helped swimmers navigate the course. However, due to safety concerns and time limitations, the final wave was cancelled, and the organisers have offered to refund registration fees for the affected participants and consider giving them priority registration for next year's race.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}