Sevens fever has hit Hong Kong as people descend on the city for the premier tournament on the World Rugby Sevens Series. <br /><br />The event, which started in 1976, has blossomed from humble beginnings to the stage where it attracts visitors from around the globe.<br /><br />Rugby is gaining in popularity across Asia, with interest in the 15-a-side version expected to peak from September 20 to November 2 when Japan hosts the Rugby World Cup tournament. <br /><br />Ahead of this weekend’s Hong Kong Sevens, we spoke to Hong Kong men’s winger Salom Yiu Kam-shing and women’s counterpart Chong Ka-yan on being professional athletes and preparing for the city’s biggest sporting event.