Key facts
- A former student defended coach Yung Kam-wah's disciplinary methods.
- A video showed Yung slapping a young player.
- The incident occurred two years ago and recently went viral.
- Yung Kam-wah apologized on Tuesday.
- Legal experts warned the conduct could be common assault.
A former student of veteran Hong Kong basketball coach Yung Kam-wah has defended the coach's disciplinary approach after a video surfaced showing Yung slapping a young player. The incident, which occurred two years ago, recently went viral and sparked public concern. Yung Kam-wah issued an apology on Tuesday for the conduct. Despite the apology and the defense from a former student, legal experts have warned that the coach's actions could be considered common assault. The video shows Yung first taking a jacket from the boy's hand and throwing it to the ground, before grabbing the student's left hand.